The best alternatives to OpenVPN

NetBird is an open-source Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platform that securely connects remote users, hybrid-cloud infrastructure, and edge environments in minutes. Built on WireGuard, it replaces traditional VPNs with identity-based access control, granular policy enforcement, and seamless SSO with MFA.

Tailscale is a Zero Trust identity-based connectivity platform that replaces legacy VPNs with a secure mesh overlay network using WireGuard encryption. It connects remote teams, multi-cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, Edge & IoT devices, and AI workloads — deploying in minutes and scaling across any infrastructure.

Firezone is an open-source zero-trust access platform built on WireGuard® that replaces traditional VPNs. It provides fast, scalable secure access to apps, services, and networks with simple policy-based controls, identity provider sync, and automatic load balancing.

A self-hosted enterprise VPN server supporting OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec protocols. Provides secure remote access, multi-cloud VPC peering, and site-to-site links with an intuitive web interface, single sign-on, and device authentication.

SoftEther VPN is a free, open-source multi-protocol VPN software from the University of Tsukuba. It supports SSL-VPN, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, MS-SSTP, L2TPv3, and EtherIP, offering high-speed throughput, NAT-traversal, and firewall-resistant remote-access and site-to-site VPN connections.

Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect) is a modular VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) client that provides secure remote access to corporate resources and private applications. It builds on the industry-leading AnyConnect foundation, unifying multiple endpoint security agents into a single, cloud-managed platform for streamlined IT operations.

Perimeter 81 (now Check Point SASE) is a cloud-native SASE platform that enables organizations to quickly deploy and manage a secure corporate network. It provides Zero Trust Network Access, secure web gateway, SaaS security, and SD-WAN capabilities from a single unified console — replacing traditional VPNs with modern zero trust architecture.

NordLayer is a cloud-native network security platform by Nord Security that helps businesses secure connections, control access, and prevent threats. It provides business VPN, Zero Trust Network Access, threat protection, and threat intelligence in one toggle-ready solution.

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Remote Access provides secure, high-performance VPN connectivity for remote workers, mobile employees, and BYOD users. It offers multiple access options including browser-based SSL VPN, the CudaLaunch Zero Touch app, and the Network Access Client, all centrally managed through Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls with rock-solid authentication and the high-performance TINA VPN protocol.

AWS Client VPN is a fully-managed, elastic remote access VPN solution that enables your workforce to securely access resources within both AWS and your on-premises network. It automatically scales up or down based on demand and supports the OpenVPN protocol for a standards-based, reliable connection.