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Shimo vs OpenVPN Connect: catalog facts
Shimo	OpenVPN Connect
Paid Paid licence with a free trial; Shimo 6 was offered for 29 euros in September.	Free The client is a free download; the servers it connects to may be paid products.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, AnyConnect, Fortinet and SSH in one app Concurrent and automated connections	Official client, maintained by OpenVPN Inc. Imports standard .ovpn profiles
macOS only, version 13 or newer Not a VPN service itself; you need your own servers or provider	Needs a server or profile from an OpenVPN provider or IT team Geared towards OpenVPN's commercial Access Server and CloudConnexa products
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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