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Access Server vs Norton Secure VPN: Which is a better fit?

Updated on October 27th, 2024
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Summary
Features in VPN
17
Best performer
39
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Authentication
  • DNS Leak Protection
13
39
  • Kill Switch
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Multi-Language
User satisfaction
4.5
User reviews193
Ease of use
4.2
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.1
4.4
User reviews75
Ease of use
4.5
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.2
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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A self-hosted VPN solution engineered for SMBs that provides secure access to your private business network, in the cloud or on-premise. Free to install and for up to 2 connected users.

On-premise and web-based cybersecurity application that helps businesses of all sizes safeguard banking transactions and other sensitive information from threats by creating a VPN.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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Karambir K
CEO
3.0

Speaker 1: Hi, my name is Karambir. I'm CEN. I give OpenVPN a three, and for more reviews like this, you can click the link below. I was using a Windscribe before OpenVPN, which is okay. But I couldn't run it through my router. So OpenVPN I can use through my router. Windscribe, it was too complicated. I couldn't do it. I chose OpenVPN, because that was the only thing that my router's software supports. I'm using a wifi hotspot, and OpenVPN was the only choice, so I really didn't have any options other than that. So open VPN through my router is only at the command line, so it was really complicated to get started. I had to do a lot of legwork and internet searching on my own, and none of the players had any information really to provide on how to set up my router. So I did eventually get it to work, but I had to do all the work. It's really, really learning intensive in that regard. So if you're thinking of using OpenVPN in a similar setting, which is through your router at the command line, I would look to see, what are all the other options? Maybe even a different router and what's performance, because performance is seriously degraded through OpenVPN. The upside is the security of the connection. So it's a trade off, but I would look around to see all the options that are available when purchasing hardware as well.

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Access Server

Top Features
17/39
  • Ad Blocker
  • Anomaly/Malware Detection
  • API
  • Compliance Management
  • Data Storage Management
  • Firewalls
  • Geo-spoofing
  • Kill Switch
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Multi-Language
  • Multi-Protocol
  • No-log VPN
  • Performance Testing
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Security Auditing
  • Single Sign On
  • SSL Security
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Uptime Reporting
  • Web Inspection
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Anonymous Browsing
  • Authentication
  • DNS Leak Protection
  • Encryption
  • Event Logs
  • IP Masking
  • Mobile Access
  • Policy Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Secure Browsing
  • Secure Login
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • User Management
  • VPN Tunneling
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Norton Secure VPN

13/39
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Access Server

  • Best Value VPN
    Software (2022)

Norton Secure VPN

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Access Server
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Norton Secure VPN
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Access Server
  • By OpenVPN
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2002
Norton Secure VPN
  • By Norton LifeLock
  • Located in United States
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