G2 Vendor Directory

OpenVPN Access Server vs. NordLayer

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricOpenVPN Access Server

by OpenVPN

NordLayer

by Nord Security

Overall rating4.54.3
Review count359125
Ease of use8.99.3
Ease of setup8.89.3
Quality of support8.98.7
Meets requirements9.39.1
NPS69.01408558.4
Small Business47.2%56.8%
Mid-Market42.7%33.6%
Enterprise10.2%9.6%
Total page views1,974515
Total LLM citations13,8388,458

OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted VPN server application that provides organizations with secure remote access to their private network, applications, and data. Built as business VPN software, it can be deployed in the cloud or on-premises, giving companies a flexible VPN for business teams that are remote, hybrid, or in-office.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Setup
  • Security
  • Easy Installation
  • VPN Services
  • Ease of Connection

NordLayer

NordLayer is a toggle-ready network security platform that helps businesses connect, protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats. Built on NordVPN standards, it ensures a secure and reliable connection to the internet and private company resources. NordLayer is designed for modern businesses of all sizes, offering cutting-edge business VPN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), advanced threat protection, and threat intelligence. It helps companies meet regulatory compliance requirements and enhance cyber resilience while remaining hardware-free, scalable, and adaptable to any work model.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Setup Ease
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy Management
  • Simple
  • Remote Access