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OpenVPN vs SocketStream

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

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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SocketStream

SocketStream

Development

SocketStream is a lightweight web framework for Node.js that allows real-time communication between the server and clients. It makes it easy to build fast, scalable apps with integrated live page updates.

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