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PrivadoVPN vs OpenVPN Connect client

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PrivadoVPN

5.5
Security & Privacy

VPN client

OpenVPN Connect client

7.0
Security & Privacy

Client program for the OpenVPN Access Server

Metric PrivadoVPN OpenVPN Connect client
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 5.5 7.0
30-day Installs 14 1.3K
90-day Installs 57 3.6K
365-day Installs 271 14.6K
Version 4.0.0 3.8.1,5790
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 3
GitHub Forks - -
Open Issues - -
License MPL-2.0
Language Java Python
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 27, 2020

Reviews

PrivadoVPN

PrivadoVPN offers a user-friendly VPN experience with a focus on speed and privacy, ideal for those seeking secure internet access without advanced features.

Provides a VPN service to secure internet connections and protect user privacy.

Pros

  • + No-logs policy
  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Fast connection speeds

Cons

  • - Unknown license and transparency issues
  • - No auto-update feature

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.