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Cloudbrink's secure access service boosts employee productivity and morale. For IT and business leaders whose remote employees cannot be fully productive due to inconsistent network performance, Cloudbrink’s HAaaS is a high-performance zero-trust access service that delivers a lightning-fast, in-office experience to the modern hybrid workforce anywhere. Unlike traditional ZTNA and VPN solutions that trade off security for user performance, frustrate employees, and slow productivity, Cloudbrink’s service secures user connections and solves the end-to-end performance issues that other solutions fail to address. Cloudbrink's Automated Moving Target Defense security is ahead of any other secure access solution. Rated by Gartner as the "future of security", Cloudbrink is leading the way. By constantly changing the attack surface, it is significantly harder to identify and attack a Cloudbrink user's connection. ==> Certificates are rotated every 8 hours or less ==> There are no fixed PoPs - users connect to three temporary FAST edges ==> The mid-mile path is constantly changed If you are looking for the fastest most secure remote access connectivity solution, you have found it with Cloudbrink.

Description

OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution you deploy into your own environment — on-prem or your AWS, Azure, or GCP account — so tunnel traffic and configuration never touch a third-party network. Access is enforced by application, not IP or subnet: each user reaches only the app they're entitled to, identified by domain name, with no visibility into anything else. That structurally blocks lateral movement — there's no connectivity path for a breach to exploit. With Access Server Link, deployment is a guided setup (hostname, cloud, region, password) with SSL certificates auto-provisioned and renewed, removing manual cert management as an attack surface. Entitlements tie to hostname, so they survive IP changes and autoscaling without rework. Your instance stays fully under your control, preserving the data ownership and audit posture required for HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR — full sovereignty over the control plane, with SaaS-level simplicity. The admin portal replaces SSH-based management: users, certificates, and access policies are configured through a browser, so shell access isn't required, shrinking your attack surface. The Zero Trust App Broker mediates every connection through a placeholder IP scoped to one authorized application — users never learn the real destination, so a compromised credential can't be used to probe or discover other systems. This enforces least privilege by design, not just by policy that can drift or be misconfigured. Client apps span Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, so identity- and application-based controls apply consistently across devices. Deployment runs through preconfigured templates on AWS, Azure, and GCP, giving security teams repeatable, auditable rollouts.

API Access

Has API No

API Access

Has API No

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Integrations

Microsoft Authenticator Yes

Okta Yes

1NCE No

AWS Marketplace No

AWS VPN No

Acceptto Zero Trust Identity (CIAM) No

AccessOwl No

Active Directory No

Amazon API Gateway Yes

AuthControl Sentry No

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Microsoft Authenticator Yes

Okta Yes

1NCE Yes

AWS Marketplace Yes

AWS VPN Yes

Acceptto Zero Trust Identity (CIAM) Yes

AccessOwl Yes

Active Directory Yes

Amazon API Gateway No

AuthControl Sentry Yes

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Pricing Details

SaaS and full enterprise versions available

Free Trial Yes

Free Version No

Pricing Details

Free Up to 2 connections

Dependent on the number of connections and monthly or annually. If annual, under 100 connections, $7 per connection per month. If monthly, under 100 connections, $9 per connection per month. Over 100 connections will get lower pricing.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version Yes

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App Yes

Windows Yes

Mac Yes

Linux Yes

Chromebook Yes

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises Yes

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App Yes

Windows Yes

Mac Yes

Linux Yes

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) Yes

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours No

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person No

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cloudbrink

Founded

2019

Country

United States

Website

cloudbrink.com/best-vpn-replacement/

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenVPN

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

openvpn.net

Product Features

Remote Work

Collaboration No

Credential Management No

Electronic Signature No

Employee Monitoring No

Live Chat No

Meeting Management No

Project Management No

Remote Access No

Remote Support No

Screen Sharing No

Softphone No

Task Management No

Time Zone Tracking No

Video Chat No

Web Conferencing No

SD-WAN

Application Delivery Control No

Centralized Orchestration Yes

Dynamic Path Selection Yes

Multi-Cloud Management Yes

Policy-based Management Yes

VPN Yes

WAN Optimization Yes

Zero-Touch Provisioning Yes

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Secure Remote Access

Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

Unified Communications

Audio / Video Conferencing No

Calendar Management No

Call Recording No

Call Routing No

Chat / Messaging No

Fax Management No

File Sharing No

Mobile Access No

Multi-User Collaboration No

Voice Mail No

Virtual Desktop (VDI)

Desktop-as-a-Service No

Load Balancing Yes

Multi-Device Support Yes

Multi-Factor Authentication Yes

Permissions / Access Controls No

Self Service Portal No

Third Party Integration No

VPN

Anonymous Browsing No

DNS Leak Protection Yes

For Digital Security Yes

For Financial Security Yes

For Gaming Yes

For Streaming No

Kill Switch No

Multi-Language No

Multi-Protocol No

Peer-to-Peer No

Policy Management Yes

Remote Access Yes

Web Inspection No

White Label Yes

Zero Trust Security

Product Features

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring No

Compliance Management No

Event Logs No

Hardware Inventory No

IT Budgeting No

License Management No

Patch Management No

Remote Access Yes

Scheduling No

Software Inventory No

User Activity Monitoring No

IT Security

IT administrators and managers appreciate Access Server because OpenVPN simplifies network security and secure remote access, catering to both seasoned IT professionals and newcomers to the field. If you have a background in Linux, Access Server is tailored for you. It offers a straightforward and budget-friendly solution to enhance your network security within a self-hosted setup.

Anti Spam No

Anti Virus No

Email Attachment Protection No

Event Tracking No

IP Protection No

Internet Usage Monitoring No

Intrusion Detection System No

Spyware Removal No

Two-Factor Authentication No

Vulnerability Scanning No

Web Threat Management No

Web Traffic Reporting No

Network Security

OpenVPN offers flexible and scalable solutions that leverage our proven, industry-leading open-source protocol. This technology allows you to segregate traffic and encrypt only the sensitive information, ensuring that you don’t compromise on internet speed or performance while enhancing security. Transitioning to OpenVPN means leaving behind outdated VPN systems and cumbersome hardware that hinder growth. Our advanced VPN technology adapts to your needs, providing robust protection for your business regardless of your team's location—be it a tablet at home, a laptop in a café, or a smartphone at the office.

Access Control Yes

Analytics / Reporting Yes

Compliance Reporting No

Firewalls No

Internet Usage Monitoring No

Intrusion Detection System No

Threat Response No

VPN Yes

Vulnerability Scanning No

Proxy Servers

OpenVPN allows for connections via an HTTP proxy and offers several authentication methods, including no authentication, basic authentication, and NTLM authentication for proxies.

Anonymous No

Automatic IP Rotation No

Data Center Proxies No

Geo-Targeting No

Mobile Proxies No

Reporting / Analytics No

Residential Proxies No

SSL No

Whitelisted IPs No

Secure Remote Access

Utilizing OpenVPN's comprehensive approach, you can guarantee that your remote employees connect to corporate networks and external cloud services in a protected manner. Reduce your vulnerability and elevate your online security standards—access to permitted applications is restricted to verified users and compliant devices only.

VPN

OpenVPN's business solutions offer robust, adaptable, and secure virtual private networking tailored for organizations of any scale. Leveraging the well-established OpenVPN protocol, these solutions facilitate encrypted remote access, inter-site connections, and effortless cloud integration. With a centralized management system, detailed access controls, and compatibility with contemporary authentication methods, businesses can safeguard sensitive information while allowing employees and partners to connect securely from any location. The OpenVPN Access Server accommodates everything from small teams to large enterprises, ensuring reliability, strong encryption, and straightforward deployment across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid setups. Renowned globally, OpenVPN merges open-source transparency with enterprise-level capabilities.

Anonymous Browsing No

DNS Leak Protection No

For Digital Security Yes

For Financial Security Yes

For Gaming Yes

For Streaming Yes

Kill Switch No

Multi-Language No

Multi-Protocol No

Peer-to-Peer No

Policy Management Yes

Remote Access Yes

Web Inspection No

White Label No

Zero Trust Security

Embrace a Zero Trust model with OpenVPN Access Server. Our self-hosted platform empowers organizations of any size to implement essential zero trust principles. Move past the traditional approach of safeguarding just the internal perimeter of your company and minimize your vulnerability to attacks. With Access Server, you can secure employees working from home or on public WiFi, as well as protect access to SaaS applications beyond your network boundaries. We offer a comprehensive suite of tools and features designed to help you establish a robust zero trust network that effectively prevents or greatly reduces the risk of cyber threats.