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ocserv vs SoftEther VPN: catalog facts
ocserv	SoftEther VPN
Free Free and open source under GPLv2.	Free Free and open source under the Apache license.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Works with OpenConnect and AnyConnect-compatible clients Radius, OpenID Connect, Kerberos and smart card authentication	Multi-protocol server covering many VPN setups SSL-VPN that passes through restrictive firewalls
Linux server only Needs network and authentication setup experience	Configuration has many options and a learning curve Documentation site looks dated
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account 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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