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Cisco AnyConnect vs OpenVPN

A side-by-side look at Cisco AnyConnect and OpenVPN. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cisco AnyConnect

Cisco AnyConnect

Network & Admin

Cisco AnyConnect is a VPN client that provides secure VPN connections to Cisco VPN headends and cloud services. It enables remote users to securely access corporate resources and applications over the internet.

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OpenVPN

OpenVPN

Security & Privacy

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.

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