OpenVPN CloudConnexa vs Cloudflare Access

OpenVPN CloudConnexa9.3Visit Cloudflare Access8.6Visit

Higher score OpenVPN CloudConnexa #1 in Business VPN Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit OpenVPN

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Cloudflare Access #7 in Business VPN Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cloudflare

• OpenVPN CloudConnexa fits best

  Businesses wanting managed VPN and zero trust

• Cloudflare Access fits best

  Cloud-first teams securing private applications

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Side by side

Feature	OpenVPN CloudConnexa 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Cloudflare Access 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Business VPN Software	#7 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Businesses wanting managed VPN and zero trust	Cloud-first teams securing private applications
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenVPN CloudConnexa 4/4 · Cloudflare Access 0/4
SSO / SCIM	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Device posture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Site-to-site networking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Audit logs	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Admin control level	Advanced	Not checked yet
Access model	Hybrid	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web administration, API	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Zero-trust policies use identity, device, and location context Device posture checks cover OS, antivirus, and disk encryption Site-to-site VPN, SIEM streaming, SSO, SCIM, and Terraform automation	Free plan and $7/user/month annual pay-as-you-go tier Supports identity, device posture, and protocol-aware access policies Exports Zero Trust logs to SIEM or storage destinations
Cons	Premium features raise the monthly per-seat price to $9.50 Enterprise & IoT uses custom pricing and usage thresholds Advanced networking and security features may exceed simpler VPN needs	Clientless browser access has protocol and hostname limitations Session recording is not included Contract-plan pricing is custom rather than published
Our verdict	OpenVPN CloudConnexa is a cloud-delivered networking and remote-access service for businesses managing users, private applications, networks, workforce devices, and IoT devices. It combines VPN connectivity with zero-trust access policies,… Read the review →	Cloudflare Access is a cloud-delivered zero trust network access service for employees, contractors, and other users. It applies identity, device posture, and contextual policies to self-hosted, SaaS, private-network, and infrastructure… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OpenVPN CloudConnexa — where it wins

  • Zero-trust policies use identity, device, and location context
  • Device posture checks cover OS, antivirus, and disk encryption
  • Site-to-site VPN, SIEM streaming, SSO, SCIM, and Terraform automation

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features raise the monthly per-seat price to $9.50
  • Enterprise & IoT uses custom pricing and usage thresholds
  • Advanced networking and security features may exceed simpler VPN needs

• Cloudflare Access — where it wins

  • Free plan and $7/user/month annual pay-as-you-go tier
  • Supports identity, device posture, and protocol-aware access policies
  • Exports Zero Trust logs to SIEM or storage destinations

  Where it doesn't

  • Clientless browser access has protocol and hostname limitations
  • Session recording is not included
  • Contract-plan pricing is custom rather than published

• OpenVPN CloudConnexa9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A managed business VPN with zero-trust controls, posture checks, and cloud networking.

  Visit OpenVPNFull verdict →
• Cloudflare Access8.6/10 · Free plan

  A cloud-delivered VPN alternative with identity, device, and application-aware controls.

  Visit CloudflareFull verdict →