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Head-to-head · Business VPN Software

AWS Client VPN vs GoodAccess

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score AWS Client VPN #6 in Business VPN Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AWS Client VPN
GoodAccess #9 in Business VPN Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit GoodAccess

AWS Client VPN leads on 0 checks, GoodAccess on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAWS Client VPN · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly GoodAccess
  • Free trialonly GoodAccess
  • Most featuresGoodAccess · 4 of 4

AWS Client VPN scores higher on our rubric for business vpn software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.

GoodAccess offers free plan; AWS Client VPN doesn't. GoodAccess offers site-to-site networking; AWS Client VPN doesn't. On access model, GoodAccess gives you Hybrid where AWS Client VPN offers Vpn.

AWS Client VPN is the better fit for AWS users needing managed remote-access VPN. GoodAccess is the better fit for teams needing broad VPN security controls.

  • AWS Client VPN fits best

    AWS users needing managed remote-access VPN

  • GoodAccess fits best

    Teams needing broad VPN security controls

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Side by side

Feature AWS Client VPN 8.7/10 Visit ↗ GoodAccess 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #6 in Business VPN Software #9 in Business VPN Software
Best for AWS users needing managed remote-access VPN Teams needing broad VPN security controls
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $0.10/unit usage-based —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 7 integrations 18 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AWS Client VPN 3/4 · GoodAccess 4/4
SSO / SCIM ✓ ✓
Device posture ✓ ✓
Site-to-site networking — ✓ (best)
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Specs
Admin control level Advanced Advanced
Access model Vpn Hybrid
Supported platforms Windows 11, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, web console, AWS CLI/API Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
  • Connects with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs
  • Adds authorization rules, posture checks, and connection monitoring
  • Dedicated gateways with static IP addresses and split tunneling
  • Zero-trust access with SSO, SCIM, and device posture checks
  • Connectors and integrations for cloud, identity, and SIEM environments
Cons
  • Usage-based pricing adds separate endpoint and connection charges
  • Additional charges apply for data transfer, logs, Lambda, and public IPv4
  • Its platform coverage is narrower than broader VPN services
  • The most advanced access controls sit in paid tiers
  • Monthly billing costs more than annual for Essential and Premium
  • Open-source deployment is not offered
Our verdict

AWS Client VPN is a managed, client-based VPN for remote users who need access to AWS resources and on-premises networks. It uses OpenVPN-based encrypted connections and supports Windows, macOS, Linux, web access, and AWS CLI/API…

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GoodAccess is a cloud-based business VPN and zero-trust network access platform for small and midsize businesses, larger organizations, and teams supporting private systems, cloud environments, office networks, and business applications.…

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  1. AWS Client VPNBusiness VPN Software 8.7Paid
  2. GoodAccessBusiness VPN Software 8.4Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AWS Client VPN — where it wins

    • Supports Active Directory, certificates, and SAML 2.0 authentication
    • Connects with VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, and CloudWatch Logs
    • Adds authorization rules, posture checks, and connection monitoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based pricing adds separate endpoint and connection charges
    • Additional charges apply for data transfer, logs, Lambda, and public IPv4
    • Its platform coverage is narrower than broader VPN services

  • GoodAccess — where it wins

    • Dedicated gateways with static IP addresses and split tunneling
    • Zero-trust access with SSO, SCIM, and device posture checks
    • Connectors and integrations for cloud, identity, and SIEM environments

    Where it doesn't

    • The most advanced access controls sit in paid tiers
    • Monthly billing costs more than annual for Essential and Premium
    • Open-source deployment is not offered

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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