Best OpenVPN Connect Alternatives
The top-ranked OpenVPN Connect alternative is WireGuard (Open Source). The best free option is Tunnelblick (open source).
OpenVPN Connect is the official client app for connecting to OpenVPN servers. People seek alternatives for faster protocols, friendlier interfaces, multi-protocol support, or better cross-platform experiences.
1WireGuard
Open SourceOfficial client for the fast, modern WireGuard VPN protocol.
2Tailscale
FreemiumEasy mesh VPN client built on WireGuard with zero configuration.
3Tunnelblick
Open SourceFree, open-source OpenVPN client for macOS with a simple menu bar UI.
Viscosity
PaidPolished OpenVPN and WireGuard client for Windows and macOS.
OpenVPN GUI
Open SourceThe bundled Windows graphical client for OpenVPN connections.
WireGuard for Android
Open SourceLightweight mobile client for the WireGuard protocol.
OpenConnect
Open SourceCross-platform client compatible with AnyConnect and other SSL VPNs.
WireGuard (wg-quick)
Open SourceCommand-line WireGuard tooling for quick tunnel setup on Linux.
Passepartout
FreemiumOpen-source OpenVPN and WireGuard client for iOS and macOS.
NetworkManager-openvpn
Open SourceOpenVPN integration for the Linux NetworkManager stack.
WireSock
FreemiumLightweight Windows WireGuard client with split tunneling support.
Cloudflare WARP
FreemiumFree client that routes traffic through Cloudflare's secure network.
OpenVPN Connect alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to OpenVPN Connect?
WireGuard is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to OpenVPN Connect?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are WireGuard, Tunnelblick and OpenVPN GUI.
Which OpenVPN Connect alternatives work on Mac?
WireGuard, Tailscale, Tunnelblick and Viscosity run on macOS.
Which OpenVPN Connect alternatives work on Linux?
WireGuard, Tailscale, OpenConnect and WireGuard (wg-quick) run on Linux.
Are there OpenVPN Connect alternatives for Android?
Yes: WireGuard, Tailscale, WireGuard for Android and Cloudflare WARP have Android apps.
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