Advanced Onion Router vs OpenVPN
A side-by-side look at Advanced Onion Router and OpenVPN. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Advanced Onion Router
Advanced Onion Router (AOR) is an open-source software used to enable anonymous communication over computer networks. It directs internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer overlay network to conceal a user's location and usage from anyone conducting network surveillance or traffic analysis.
OpenVPN
OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange. It is capable of traversing network address translation (NAT) and firewalls.