OpenVPN Community Edition

OpenVPN publishes an open source community edition of its VPN software. The site presents Access Server and CloudConnexa as the commercial products businesses use.

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OpenVPN Community Edition is a security, legal and HR perk from OpenVPN, offering open source community edition, with no funding required.

Value: See offer
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside OpenVPN Community Edition

The community downloads page lists the OpenVPN open source community edition, with Windows installers and client software. The site says businesses use its commercial solutions, Access Server or CloudConnexa.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Self-hosted Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Open source with no time limit.
Other requirements: The site presents Access Server and CloudConnexa as the products businesses use.

How to claim

How to apply for OpenVPN Community Edition

Steps to apply

1Download it from openvpn.net.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on openvpn.net/community-downloads on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

OpenVPN Community Edition: common questions

What do you get with OpenVPN Community Edition?

OpenVPN Community Edition offers open source community edition.

Who qualifies for OpenVPN Community Edition?

OpenVPN Community Edition is open to any startup, with no funding required. The site presents Access Server and CloudConnexa as the products businesses use.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get OpenVPN Community Edition?

No. OpenVPN Community Edition is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for OpenVPN Community Edition?

Download it from openvpn.net. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use OpenVPN Community Edition, and does it expire?

Open source with no time limit.

Is OpenVPN Community Edition available outside the US?

OpenVPN Community Edition is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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