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Eddie vs OpenVPN Community: catalog facts
Eddie	OpenVPN Community
Free Free and open source under GPLv3; the AirVPN service itself is separate.	Free The Community Edition is free and open source under the GPL 2.0. OpenVPN Inc. also sells…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line
Network lock and leak prevention Works with other OpenVPN or WireGuard providers, not only AirVPN	Supported by essentially every router, firewall and VPN provider Runs over TCP or UDP on any port, so it gets through restrictive networks
Tunnel over SSH or SSL requires an AirVPN subscription Interface and defaults are oriented around AirVPN	Slower than WireGuard, with much more code to audit Configuration is genuinely complex if you are building a server
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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