OpenVPN Access Server vs. Tailscale
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | OpenVPN Access Server | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 359 | 31 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 69.014085 | 80.645161 |
| Small Business | 47.2% | 65.5% |
| Mid-Market | 42.7% | 31.0% |
| Enterprise | 10.2% | 3.4% |
| Total page views | 1,974 | 1,108 |
| Total LLM citations | 13,838 | 69,386 |
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.
- Ease of Use
- Easy Setup
- Security
- Easy Installation
- VPN Services
- Ease of Connection
Tailscale
Tailscale is a modern, secure, zero-trust connectivity platform. It provides an easy and fast way to securely connect from and to any device or service, anywhere. Built on the WireGuard® protocol, Tailscale enables organizations to create secure mesh networks that communicate between devices and services without the complexities and centralized gateway bottlenecks associated with legacy VPN and networking solutions. Tailscale’s modern identity-native approach allows for end-to-end security, ensuring that data remains protected as it travels between endpoints.
- Ease of Use
- Device Connectivity
- Security
- Easy Setup
- Easy Installation
- User Interface