OpenVPN Connect Overview
What is OpenVPN Connect? OpenVPN Connect is a client application that establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet, using the OpenVPN protocol, to a VPN server. It does not independently provide a VPN service. OpenVPN Connect is the only VPN client created, developed, and maintained by OpenVPN Inc. It is used with OpenVPN Cloud and OpenVPN Access Server for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios.
Features
- Establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet
- Uses the OpenVPN protocol to connect to a VPN server
- Can be used with OpenVPN Cloud and OpenVPN Access Server for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios
- Can be used to connect to any server or service compatible with OpenVPN protocol or running the open source Community edition
- Receives configuration information for the VPN server using a “connection profile” file
- Can import the connection profile file using a file with a .ovpn file extension or a website URL
- The file or website URL and user credentials are provided by the VPN service administrator.
Official Screenshots
OpenVPN Connect Pricing Plans
| Duration | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Billed Once | $12.07 |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.29 |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 |
**Pricing data is based on average subscription prices reported by Justuseapp.com users..
Product Details and Description of
WHAT IS OPENVPN CONNECT? The OpenVPN Connect app does NOT independently provide a VPN service. It is a client application that establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet, using the OpenVPN protocol, to a VPN server. WHICH VPN SERVICES CAN BE USED WITH OPENVPN CONNECT? OpenVPN Connect is the only VPN client created, developed, and maintained by OpenVPN Inc. Our customers use it with our business solutions, listed below, for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios. * OpenVPN Cloud: This cloud-delivered service integrates virtual networking with essential secure access service edge (SASE) capabilities such as firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS), DNS-based content filtering, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA). Using OpenVPN Cloud, businesses can quickly deploy and manage a secure overlay network that connects all of their applications, private networks, workforce, and IoT/IIoT devices without owning and operating a multitude of complex, hard-to-scale security and data networking gear. OpenVPN Cloud can be accessed from more than 30 worldwide locations and uses patent-pending technologies to create a full-mesh network topology for improved performance and routing to private applications—hosted on multiple connected networks—simply by using the application name (for example, app.mycompany.com). * OpenVPN Access Server: This self-hosted VPN solution for remote access and site-to-site networking provides granular access control and supports SAML, RADIUS, LDAP, and PAM for user authentication. It can be deployed as a cluster to provide active/active redundancy and for operating at high scale. OpenVPN Connect can also be used to connect to any server or service compatible with OpenVPN protocol or running the open source Community edition. HOW TO USE OPENVPN CONNECT? OpenVPN Connect receives configuration information for the VPN server using a “connection profile” file. It can be imported into the app using a file with a .ovpn file extension or a website URL. The file or website URL and user credentials are provided by the VPN service administrator.
Top Reviews
By Therkilt
Works great but be careful with update
I have been using this app to VPN into my ASUS router for about 8 months with no issues until today’s update of the app and the new profile changes. I could no longer connect using the profile I had been using and had to re-import the .ovpn file to overwrite the profile on my phone before I could connect again, a few of the options like save password no longer seem to be available on the profile page. Update: Thanks to the developer for answering, the arrow to the right of the profile before you connect does allow you to save the password if you want It would be great if they added optional Touch ID/Face ID authentication for getting into the app.
By Wornoutcamel
V3.0.2 is stable and performs well, again!
Edit: v3.0.2 is reconnecting without issues and overall seems to be light years ahead of 3.0.1. Im please to give this app a better rating again. Edit: v3.0.1 has a few bugs, but is worlds better than the versions reviewed below. I’ve increased my rating for the app accordingly and look forward to rewarding the developers with more starts as they squish more bugs. Edit: v1.2.8 fails to reconnect upon wake up. Similar issue to that experienced in v1.2.5. Taking away 2 stars cause it’s no longer reliable. Edit: v1.2.7 is moderately stable. The connection times out more frequently than it did in v1.1.1 (possibly to be more battery conscious—I wish this was user selectable) I am giving back a few stars and hope to give full 5 stars with future updates. v1.2.5 is not stable. Disconnects and does not reconnect automatically. Disconnects when in background, disconnects when device goes to sleep. Version 1.1.1 did not have any of these issues. v1.1.1 was my most valuable app on my device and a solid 4 stars! Fix v1.2.5 and I’ll give you back the starts.
By The Maximus Fun
Super Excellent Product!!!
I think some of you might be confused! I believe we were asked to rate the app and not the service. If you're having connect, and disconnect issues, that would most likely be your Internet Host or VPN Service and not the the OpenVPN Connect app itself. I have used the OpenVPN Connect app with a variety of VPN hosts for three to four years now, and I can assure you it has worked superbly. I currently use TorGuard with OpenVPN Connect and it seems to be a match made in heaven!!! so basically from my own experience, I have found OpenVPN Connect not only to be Rock Solid, and Secure, but Extremely Reliable!!! I mean what more could one ask for!!! Great product!!!
