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IVPN vs OpenVPN Connect client

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IVPN

7.5
Security & Privacy

VPN client

OpenVPN Connect client

7.0
Security & Privacy

Client program for the OpenVPN Access Server

Metric IVPN OpenVPN Connect client
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 32 1.3K
90-day Installs 82 3.6K
365-day Installs 294 14.6K
Version 3.15.6 3.8.1,5790
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 549 3
GitHub Forks 112 -
Open Issues 21 -
License GPL-3.0 MPL-2.0
Language Swift Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Jan 24, 2015 Feb 27, 2020

Reviews

IVPN

IVPN is a VPN client that provides secure and reliable connectivity, ideal for users prioritizing privacy and security. It offers features like multihop and is based in Malta, known for its privacy-friendly laws.

IVPN connects users to secure VPN servers to protect their online privacy and security.

Pros

  • + Provides strong security and privacy features
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and security patches
  • + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license, ensuring transparency

Cons

  • - Limited installs, suggesting a niche user base
  • - Some feature requests have been declined

OpenVPN Connect client

The OpenVPN Connect client is the official macOS application for connecting to OpenVPN Access Servers, offering a reliable and secure VPN experience. It is particularly beneficial for sysadmins and self-hosters who require robust VPN solutions.

Connects to OpenVPN Access Servers to provide a secure VPN connection.

Pros

  • + Official OpenVPN client, ensuring compatibility and reliability.
  • + Strong security features inherent to OpenVPN.
  • + User-friendly interface with macOS integration.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Performance issues reported by some users.