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Norton Security vs. OpenVPN
Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.
The short version
Norton Security starts at $30 per seat, versus OpenVPN at Custom pricing.
Full comparison
Norton Securityfrom $30 per month | OpenVPNfrom Custom pricing | |
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| Audyense Score | 29AS*Low | 15AS*Low |
| Positioning | Norton Security is a multi-device and multi-OS protection software from Symantec. | provides a means of connecting computers via a virtual private network (VPN) as a means of accessing the internet in a safe and secure way. |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| Best fit | Startup, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, SMB, Mid-market |
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| Real-Time Threat Protection | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Encrypted Private & Financial Details | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Smart Firewall | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Device Management Portal | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Automatic Back-Ups | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| App Download Security Check | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Automatic Silent Updates. | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Access control | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Encryption | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: Conclusion Overview OpenVPN provides a means of connecting computers via a virtual private network (VPN) as a means of accessing the in | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: The pros of OpenVPN are: Better security online – OpenVPN offers a way for users to access the internet in a safe and secure way Access | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: Features OpenVPN offers a variety of features which is why we have rated it relatively high in this category. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: This allows control of direct VPN connections. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: OpenVPN also offers full tunnel and split tunnel redirection. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: This allows all client traffic to go through one VPN tunnel, or a specified tunnel depending on the option you choose. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: Running a support ticket system, OpenVPN supports its users via its website. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: OpenVPN offers two VPN connections for free and from there, users can cater their package to their own needs. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: Number of connections Price per month Price per year (saves 20%) 10 $75 $720 25 $150 $1440 50 $219 $2100 100 $300 $2880 200 $575 $5520 | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: It offers a flexible design with two free VPN connections for everyone before payment. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: OpenVPN offers a flexible payment plan where users can specify the exact number of connections required for a customized price. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Capability: OpenVPN offers a range of features, including full and split tunnel redirection and access controls, making it a customizable and secur | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
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| Aggregate rating | 9.8 · No reviews yet | — · No reviews yet |
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