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OpenVPN vs WireGuard Portal
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| Fact | OpenVPN | WireGuard Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Go |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 15k | 1.8k |
| Latest | v2.7.7 | v2.3.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 24 days between releases | about 15 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 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.
PartialWireGuard PortalWireGuard server with a web portal, LDAP and OAuth login and self-service client configs.
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
WireGuard Portal
- v2.3.12026-06-12fix: vue assets under web base path
- v2.3.02026-06-05feat: improve pagination (#662)
- v2.2.32026-04-03feat: add confirmation dialog before deleting users, peers, and interfaces
- v2.2.22026-03-22feat: implement LDAP interface-specific provisioning filters
- v2.2.12026-03-03fix: ldap user creation when loggin in
OpenVPN
unsigned The latest release, v2.7.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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WireGuard Portal
✓ signed The latest release, v2.3.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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