OpenVPN Access Server vs Check Point Harmony SASE

OAOpenVPN Access Server8.6Visit Check Point Harmony SASE8.5Visit

Higher score OA OpenVPN Access Server #7 in Connectivity Solutions 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit OpenVPN

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Check Point Harmony SASE #8 in Connectivity Solutions 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Check Point

• OpenVPN Access Server fits best

  Self-hosted VPN with enterprise authentication

• Check Point Harmony SASE fits best

  Enterprises needing browser and DLP controls in SASE

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Side by side

Feature	OAOpenVPN Access Server 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Check Point Harmony SASE 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#7 in Connectivity Solutions	#8 in Connectivity Solutions
Best for	Self-hosted VPN with enterprise authentication	Enterprises needing browser and DLP controls in SASE
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$7/unit/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features OpenVPN Access Server 1/4 · Check Point Harmony SASE 0/4
SSO support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Private app access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Split tunneling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audit logs	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Connectivity model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Gateway regions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports remote-access and site-to-site VPN connections. Offers SAML, LDAP, RADIUS, MFA, and granular access controls. Includes a free tier with all features and up to 2 simultaneous connections.	Identity-based, per-application access with device posture checks Enterprise Browser isolates sessions on unmanaged devices Combines web security, SaaS controls, DLP, and SD-WAN
Cons	The free plan is limited to 2 simultaneous connections. Growth pricing is per simultaneous connection, not per user. Enterprise & IoT pricing is custom, with volume discounts.	Designed for enterprise rather than smaller organizations Pricing requires contacting sales Its breadth may be more than teams seeking only private app access need
Our verdict	OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted business VPN for organizations that need remote access to private networks or site-to-site connectivity. It can run on Linux servers, virtual machines, containers, on-premises infrastructure, or… Read the review →	Check Point SASE, formerly Harmony SASE, is a cloud-delivered platform for enterprises that want secure access, browsing, SaaS protection, and network controls under centralized administration. It combines Zero Trust Private Access,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OpenVPN Access Server — where it wins

  • Supports remote-access and site-to-site VPN connections.
  • Offers SAML, LDAP, RADIUS, MFA, and granular access controls.
  • Includes a free tier with all features and up to 2 simultaneous connections.

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is limited to 2 simultaneous connections.
  • Growth pricing is per simultaneous connection, not per user.
  • Enterprise & IoT pricing is custom, with volume discounts.

• Check Point Harmony SASE — where it wins

  • Identity-based, per-application access with device posture checks
  • Enterprise Browser isolates sessions on unmanaged devices
  • Combines web security, SaaS controls, DLP, and SD-WAN

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for enterprise rather than smaller organizations
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its breadth may be more than teams seeking only private app access need

• OAOpenVPN Access Server8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A self-hosted VPN with broad authentication options and connection-based pricing.

  Visit OpenVPNFull verdict →
• Check Point Harmony SASE8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  Enterprise SASE brings private access, browser isolation, DLP, web security, and SD-WAN together.

  Visit Check PointFull verdict →