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

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