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FreeRadius vs OpenVPN

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

FreeRadius

FreeRadius

Network & Admin

FreeRadius is an open source RADIUS server used for authenticating users and devices on a network. It is highly extensible and scalable, and provides full RADIUS authentication, authorization, and accounting.

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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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