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OpenVPN Access Server vs ocserv: catalog facts
OpenVPN Access Server	ocserv
Freemium Free for two simultaneous VPN connections; more connections need a paid plan.	Free Free and open source under GPLv2.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Runs entirely on your own server or cloud account Many authentication options including LDAP, RADIUS and SAML with TOTP	Works with OpenConnect and AnyConnect-compatible clients Radius, OpenID Connect, Kerberos and smart card authentication
Proprietary, unlike the OpenVPN Community edition Aimed at businesses, with paid plans for more users	Linux server only Needs network and authentication setup experience
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is 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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