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OpenVPN

Secure Networking & ZTNA Built on the OpenVPN Protocol

ConnectManage
SASE / SSEZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Founded 2002 · Pleasanton, CA · 51-200 employees · Private, independent

Verified Sep 11, 2026Get pricing

Partnership Overview

Who OpenVPN is built for

SMBs, IT teams, and developers needing affordable, flexible secure remote access / ZTNA — either self-hosted (Access Server) or cloud-managed (CloudConnexa) — without heavyweight enterprise SASE cost.

OpenVPN Inc. is the company behind the widely-used open-source OpenVPN protocol and commercial secure-networking products, headquartered in Pleasanton, CA (founded 2002). Its business products — Access Server (self-hosted) and CloudConnexa (cloud-delivered) — provide secure remote access, site-to-site networking, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and SASE-style capabilities for businesses. The OpenVPN protocol is one of the most trusted and widely deployed VPN technologies in the world.

  • VerifiedSep 11, 2026 · high confidence
  • 3solutions across 2 categories
  • 24 yrsin business, since 2002
  • 51-200employees

Why teams pick OpenVPN

  • Industry-standard open-source OpenVPN protocol
  • Choice of self-hosted or cloud delivery
  • Affordable, transparent connection-based pricing
  • ZTNA/SASE features without enterprise complexity
  • Strong SMB/developer adoption

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Recognition & proof points

  • #1 Business VPN on G2Analyst recognition · G2
  • G2 awards (High Performer, Most Implementable, Best Relationship, Best Estimated ROI)Analyst recognition · G2
  • PeerSpot Tech Leader. Partner case study: STF Consulting migrated 200 users from SonicWallAnalyst recognition · PeerSpot

Notable clients

Vendor-reported

Named customer logos: Google, Amazon, Salesforce, Nvidia, Cisco, IBM, Tesla, Boeing, Bosch, Ericsson, Philips, Michelin, HSBC, Bayer, Cardinal Health, Target, Orange, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture, Discord, Valve, Jamf, Logitech, Groupon. 20,000+ organizations 4M+ users.

Our Solutions

Rubber Duck solutions through OpenVPN

From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from OpenVPN's Connectivity & SASE and Managed IT & Cloud Ops solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.

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Connectivity & SASE

ZTNA / Secure Remote Access

OpenVPN delivers Zero Trust Network Access and secure remote access through Access Server (self-hosted) and CloudConnexa (cloud-delivered), built on the widely deployed open-source OpenVPN protocol.

  • Open-source standard Built on the industry-standard OpenVPN protocol, one of the most trusted VPN technologies worldwide.
  • Self-hosted or cloud Customers choose Access Server self-hosting or CloudConnexa cloud delivery to fit their environment.
  • ZTNA without complexity Delivers ZTNA capabilities without the cost and complexity of heavyweight enterprise platforms.
Microsoft Entra IDOktaGoogle WorkspaceSAML / RADIUS
All ZTNA / Secure Remote Access providers

SASE / SSE

OpenVPN adds SASE-style capabilities to CloudConnexa, including DNS filtering, IDS/IPS, and device posture checks via its Cyber Shield feature, securing distributed users and sites.

  • Cyber Shield filtering Built-in content filtering and IDS/IPS protect traffic without separate appliances.
  • Transparent pricing Affordable connection-based pricing keeps SASE features accessible to smaller teams.
AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud
All SASE / SSE providers

Secure Web Gateway

OpenVPN's Cyber Shield provides secure web gateway functions such as DNS-based content filtering and intrusion detection within CloudConnexa.

  • Integrated filtering DNS filtering and IDS/IPS are delivered as part of the secure network, not bolt-ons.
  • SMB-friendly Strong SMB and developer adoption reflects an accessible, low-complexity approach.
All Secure Web Gateway providers

How OpenVPN delivers

Implementation & OnboardingPartner EnablementTechnical Support / Helpdesk

Self-service with documentation and community support; paid support tiers for Access Server and CloudConnexa business customers. (vendor-reported)

Services in detail

  • Implementation & OnboardingDelivered through self-service setup backed by support tiers, with a free open-source community edition for evaluation.
  • Technical Support / HelpdeskDelivered through self-service plus paid support tiers layered over the products.
  • Channel-led deliveryDelivered through a channel/MSP model alongside direct SaaS and self-hosted licensing.

Case Studies

What backs it up

Case studies

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Documents

From OpenVPN

2 PDFs, collected while we vetted them

  • OpenVPN Access Server Datasheet April 2025PDF · 962.5 KBDownload
  • OpenVPN CloudConnexa Datasheet 2025PDF · 1.1 MBDownload

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