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OpenVPN Access ServerSoftEther VPN
Freemium

Free for two simultaneous VPN connections; more connections need a paid plan.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache license.

Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Runs entirely on your own server or cloud account
  • Many authentication options including LDAP, RADIUS and SAML with TOTP
  • Multi-protocol server covering many VPN setups
  • SSL-VPN that passes through restrictive firewalls
  • Proprietary, unlike the OpenVPN Community edition
  • Aimed at businesses, with paid plans for more users
  • Configuration has many options and a learning curve
  • Documentation site looks dated
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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