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OpenVPN vs. Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway
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
Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway starts at $10 per seat, versus OpenVPN at Custom pricing.
Full comparison
OpenVPNfrom Custom pricing | Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gatewayfrom $10 per month | |
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| Audyense Score | 15AS*Low | 29AS*Low |
| Positioning | 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. | Symantec Cloud Secure Web Gateway is a powerful software that provides essential protection to cloud, web, and mobile traffic. |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| Best fit | Startup, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, SMB, Mid-market |
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| 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. | — |
| Encrypted traffic management | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| CASB Cloud security | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Cloud-delivered web security services | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Web application firewall and reverse proxy | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Network performance optimization | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Content and malware analysis | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Network forensics and security analytics | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Web isolation. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Integrations verified | — | — |
| Aggregate rating | — · No reviews yet | 9.6 · No reviews yet |
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| Security & compliance | — | — |
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