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ocserv vs OpenVPN Access Server: catalog facts
ocserv	OpenVPN Access Server
Free Free and open source under GPLv2.	Freemium Free for two simultaneous VPN connections; more connections need a paid plan.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Works with OpenConnect and AnyConnect-compatible clients Radius, OpenID Connect, Kerberos and smart card authentication	Runs entirely on your own server or cloud account Many authentication options including LDAP, RADIUS and SAML with TOTP
Linux server only Needs network and authentication setup experience	Proprietary, unlike the OpenVPN Community edition Aimed at businesses, with paid plans for more users
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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