Top Free Alternatives to OpenVPN
Stop paying expensive subscriptions for Cybersecurity tools. Discover the best free and open-source replacements for OpenVPN.
Why switch from OpenVPN?
OpenVPN is a proprietary service with licensing limits and pricing models that scale with usage or user counts. Switching to an open-source alternative lets you self-host, secure your business data, and avoid licensing taxes.
Gravitl
Free / Open Source
WireGuard virtual networking platform (VPN)
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support
NetBird
Free / Open Source
Zero Configuration Mesh VPN for Business
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support
OmniEdge
Free / Open Source
No-code P2P layer-2 mesh VPN for enterprise with zero config
Key Features
- 100% data control
- Self-hostable
- No vendor lock-in
- Community-driven
Pros
- + Ownership of your data
- + Flexible and customisable
- + Cost-effective
Cons
- - Requires server setup
- - Smaller commercial support