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OpenVPN vs Pritunl
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| Fact | OpenVPN | Pritunl |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Python |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 15k | 5k |
| Latest | v2.7.7 | 1.34.4763.45 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-29 |
| Release cadence | about 24 days between releases | about 26 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace OpenVPN Access Server. Alternatives to OpenVPN Access Server →
PartialOpenVPNThe same VPN daemon, configured by files, without the web admin interface or user portal.
Full replacementPritunlOpenVPN and WireGuard server with a web console, organisations and SSO.
OpenVPN
- v2.6.232026-09-23ssl: do not trust the peer's request to resend the wrapped client key
- v2.7.72026-09-03reliability layer: avoid unbounded reliable TLS timeout, and ignore acks
- v2.6.222026-08-06openvpnserv (windows): better scrutinize command line passed in
- v2.7.62026-08-06openvpnserv (windows): better scrutinize command line passed in
- v2.6.212026-07-02Fix use-after-free bug in ack_write_buf(), triggerable by a well-timed
Pritunl
- 1.34.4763.452026-09-27pritunl v1.34.4763.45
- 1.34.4681.892026-07-07pritunl v1.34.4681.89
- 1.34.4649.962026-06-05pritunl v1.34.4649.96
- 1.34.4646.942026-06-02pritunl v1.34.4646.94
- 1.34.4627.672026-05-14pritunl v1.34.4627.67
OpenVPN
unsigned The latest release, v2.7.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Pritunl
✓ signed The latest release, 1.34.4763.45, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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