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OpenVPN Community Edition

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OpenVPN Community Edition is ranked #67 of 86 in business VPN software on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on business VPN software

Free plan
Yesopenvpn.net
Admin control level
basicopenvpn.net
Access model
vpnopenvpn.net
Supported platforms
Windows, Linux, macOSopenvpn.net

Facts

Purpose
OpenVPN is an SSL VPN for secure Layer 2 or Layer 3 network extension using SSL/TLS.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Client and server
OpenVPN 2.x supports a scalable client/server mode in which multiple clients connect to one server process over a TCP or UDP port.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Authentication
It supports authentication using certificates, smart cards, and username/password credentials.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Access control
It allows user- or group-specific access policies using firewall rules on the VPN virtual interface.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Routing
The project documentation covers routed and bridged VPNs, routing traffic through the VPN, and client-specific rules.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Authentication integrations
Authentication plugins can connect to PAM, which can in turn use shadow passwords, RADIUS, or LDAP.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Security
The tls-auth directive adds an HMAC signature to TLS handshake packets to help protect against denial-of-service attacks, port scanning, and unauthorized handshake attempts.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Package verification
Official Community Edition source packages and Windows installers are signed using the project's security mailing list GPG key.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Support
Community support resources include IRC, a user mailing list, forums, a wiki, and GitHub issues.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Management limitation
The Community Edition comparison describes it as manually set up and CLI-only, with no web GUI or API listed.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Intended users
OpenVPN describes Community Edition as a fit for hobbyists, developers, and small projects that want hands-on control.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Windows availability
The Community Edition Windows installer includes OpenVPN GUI client software and a system service daemon, and supports Windows 10 onward, including Windows Server editions.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026
Related clients
The Community page links to an open-source Android client and an open-source macOS client, Tunnelblick.openvpn.net · 11 Oct 2026

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Where it ranks on Inferse

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