OpenVPN CloudConnexa vs F5 BIG-IP APM

OpenVPN CloudConnexa9.3Visit F5 BIG-IP APM8.9Visit

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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F5 BIG-IP APM #4 in Business VPN Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit F5

• OpenVPN CloudConnexa fits best

  Businesses wanting managed VPN and zero trust

• F5 BIG-IP APM fits best

  Enterprises needing hybrid VPN and application access

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Side by side

Feature	OpenVPN CloudConnexa 9.3/10 Visit ↗	F5 BIG-IP APM 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Business VPN Software	#4 in Business VPN Software
Best for	Businesses wanting managed VPN and zero trust	Enterprises needing hybrid VPN and application access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features OpenVPN CloudConnexa 4/4 · F5 BIG-IP APM 4/4
SSO / SCIM	✓	✓
Device posture	✓	✓
Site-to-site networking	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Specs
Admin control level	Advanced	Advanced
Access model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web administration, API	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
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	Combines SSL, per-application, and site-to-site IPsec VPN access Supports SSO, MFA, federation, and endpoint security checks Connects with Azure AD, Okta, Intune, Splunk, and BIG-IQ
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	Contact-sales purchasing can slow initial budget comparison Broad deployment options may require specialized administration Focused on enterprise access needs rather than simple VPN use
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 →	F5 BIG-IP APM is an access management proxy for securing application, network, cloud, and API access. It is designed for enterprises that need both traditional VPN connectivity and identity-aware access to specific applications. The… 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

• F5 BIG-IP APM — where it wins

  • Combines SSL, per-application, and site-to-site IPsec VPN access
  • Supports SSO, MFA, federation, and endpoint security checks
  • Connects with Azure AD, Okta, Intune, Splunk, and BIG-IQ

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales purchasing can slow initial budget comparison
  • Broad deployment options may require specialized administration
  • Focused on enterprise access needs rather than simple VPN use

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

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

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• F5 BIG-IP APM8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Enterprise access control combining VPN connectivity with identity-aware application access.

  Visit F5Full verdict →