Windscribe vs OpenVPN Access Server

Windscribe8.8Visit OAOpenVPN Access Server8.4Visit

Higher score Windscribe #5 in Virtual Private Network Software 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $3/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Windscribe

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OA OpenVPN Access Server #8 in Virtual Private Network Software 8.4/10 Free plan · paid from $7/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit OpenVPN

• Windscribe fits best

  People who want a free VPN across unlimited devices

• OpenVPN Access Server fits best

  Organizations self-hosting managed remote-access VPN

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Side by side

Feature	Windscribe 8.8/10 Visit ↗	OAOpenVPN Access Server 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Virtual Private Network Software	#8 in Virtual Private Network Software
Best for	People who want a free VPN across unlimited devices	Organizations self-hosting managed remote-access VPN
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Windscribe 0/3 · OpenVPN Access Server 1/3
Remote access VPN	Not published	Not published
Site-to-site VPN	Not published	✓ (best)
SSO support	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported VPN protocols	Not published	Not published
Client platforms	Not published	Not published
Concurrent sessions	Not published	Not published
Deployment model	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes firewall, split tunneling, and all six protocols Unlimited simultaneous device connections R.O.B.E.R.T. blocks ads, trackers, malware, and domains	Supports remote-access and site-to-site VPN networking Offers varied authentication methods and granular access controls Includes PKI, connection logs, clustering, and REST API automation
Cons	Free plan is limited to 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email Build-A-Plan’s data allowance is 10 GB per purchased location P2P support is limited to eligible paid server locations	Self-hosted administration adds operational work Free plan allows only 2 simultaneous connections Growth pricing scales with simultaneous connections
Our verdict	Windscribe is a consumer VPN and privacy service for individuals seeking encrypted internet access, location changes, and tools for blocking trackers and malware. Its free plan and unlimited simultaneous device connections make it a fit… Read the review →	OpenVPN Access Server provides remote access to private networks and resources, along with site-to-site VPN networking. It is aimed at organizations that want administrators to manage VPN settings, users, authentication, certificates, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Windscribe — where it wins

  • Free plan includes firewall, split tunneling, and all six protocols
  • Unlimited simultaneous device connections
  • R.O.B.E.R.T. blocks ads, trackers, malware, and domains

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email
  • Build-A-Plan’s data allowance is 10 GB per purchased location
  • P2P support is limited to eligible paid server locations

• OpenVPN Access Server — where it wins

  • Supports remote-access and site-to-site VPN networking
  • Offers varied authentication methods and granular access controls
  • Includes PKI, connection logs, clustering, and REST API automation

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted administration adds operational work
  • Free plan allows only 2 simultaneous connections
  • Growth pricing scales with simultaneous connections

• Windscribe8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $3/mo

  A flexible VPN with useful privacy controls, but its free plan has a 10 GB monthly cap.

  Visit WindscribeFull verdict →
• OAOpenVPN Access Server8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $7/mo · 14-day trial

  A configurable business VPN for organizations that can manage self-hosted infrastructure.

  Visit OpenVPNFull verdict →