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OpenVPN Community vs eduVPN: catalog facts
OpenVPN Community	eduVPN
Free The Community Edition is free and open source under the GPL 2.0. OpenVPN Inc. also sells…	Free The apps are free and open source; access depends on your institution taking part.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Command line	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Supported by essentially every router, firewall and VPN provider Runs over TCP or UDP on any port, so it gets through restrictive networks	Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Gives access to internal institute resources
Slower than WireGuard, with much more code to audit Configuration is genuinely complex if you are building a server	Only useful if your institution is an eduVPN participant Not a general consumer VPN service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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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