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OpenVPN Connect vs eduVPN: catalog facts
OpenVPN Connect	eduVPN
Free The client is a free download; the servers it connects to may be paid products.	Free The apps are free and open source; access depends on your institution taking part.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Official client, maintained by OpenVPN Inc. Imports standard .ovpn profiles	Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS Gives access to internal institute resources
Needs a server or profile from an OpenVPN provider or IT team Geared towards OpenVPN's commercial Access Server and CloudConnexa products	Only useful if your institution is an eduVPN participant Not a general consumer VPN service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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