OpenVPN Connect AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to OpenVPN Connect is NetBird, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to OpenVPN Connect and seven of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to OpenVPN Connect are Tinc VPN, Geph, defguard and Freelan.

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  1. NetBird icon
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    NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust networking platform that makes it easy for engineers to create fast, secure, and private networks with simple, decentralized management.

    28 NetBird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
    • Docker Hub
     
    • NetBird is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenVPN Connect.

    • NetBird is Freemium and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is also Freemium and Open Source
  2. Tinc VPN icon
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    tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunnelling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts on the Internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Tinc allows for either routed or bidged meshed encrypted network. Works perfectly on Linux, a bit harder to set up on Windows, but working perfectly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tinc VPN is Free and Open SourceOpenVPN Connect is Freemium and Open Source
  3. Geph icon
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    Most VPNs and anti-censorship tools only rely on keeping a low profile to avoid blocking. Even worse, you never know which providers you can trust.

    89 Geph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. defguard icon
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    defguard is an SSO & VPN Server based on OpenID and WireGuard VPN with unique secure & private architecture for building secure and privacy-aware organizations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
     
  5. Freelan icon
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    A free, open-source, multi-platform, highly-configurable and peer-to-peer VPN software, designed to easily connect remote hosts and mainly focused on security and performance.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. GoodAccess icon
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    GoodAccess is a cloud VPN with zero-trust access controls specially designed for small and medium businesses. Developed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, GoodAccess is a secure remote access solution that interconnects remote workers, applications, data centers, clouds...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Husarnet icon
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    Husarnet is a Peer-to-Peer VPN to connect your laptops, servers and microcontrollers over the Internet with zero configuration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
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