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AWS Client VPN Alternatives

ApplicationsAWS Client VPN

Should you replace AWS Client VPN?

Zscaler Private Access is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for AWS Client VPN.

AWS Client VPN

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.5/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

AWS Client VPN alternatives

See how AWS Client VPN compares to 3 alternative apps you can switch to.

Zscaler P...Best FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Swap your VPN for invisible app tunnels—ZPA makes networks unreachable while keeping apps accessible.
Openvpn C...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$90/yr•$8/monthTrade AWS-native granularity for instant multi-cloud deployment and simpler per-user licensing.
Perimeter...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Swap AWS's hourly endpoint costs for flat-rate zero-trust access that secures resources beyond just AWS infrastructure.

Zscaler Private Access and Openvpn Cloud selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
AWS Clien...

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Pay-as-you-go

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Zscaler P...

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Business Edition

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Openvpn C...

$90

Starter ($8/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
AWS Clien...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Zscaler P...

--

After $7,500 estimated migration cost.

Openvpn C...

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After $3,200 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
AWS Clien...

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Zscaler P...

82/100

Zscaler Private Access excels for enterprises eliminating VPN sprawl in favor of direct-to-application connectivity. It enforces least-privilege access by default, preventing lateral movement while simplifying remote work security. Best suited for organizations with cloud-first strategies and strict compliance mandates.

Openvpn C...

70/100

OpenVPN Cloud simplifies secure access across AWS, Azure, and GCP without managing VPC endpoints or complex AWS networking rules. It eliminates the operational overhead of scaling VPN endpoints manually, though it requires third-party tooling to replicate AWS CloudWatch visibility.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
AWS Clien...

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Zscaler P...

low

Zscaler Private Access is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $7,500 one-time cost.

Openvpn C...

medium

Openvpn Cloud is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $3,200 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
AWS Clien...

4.5/5.0

19 reviews

Zscaler P...

4.5/5.0

1450 reviews

Openvpn C...

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85 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
AWS Clien...

No migration needed

Zscaler P...

4 weeks

Medium

Zscaler Private Access is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $7,500 one-time cost.

Openvpn C...

2 weeks

High

Openvpn Cloud is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $3,200 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
AWS Clien...

--

Zscaler P...

$7,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Openvpn C...

$3,200

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
AWS Clien...

--

Zscaler P...

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Supports 45 native integrations.

Openvpn C...

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Supports 22 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
AWS Clien...

100%

Zscaler P...

45%

  • No layer-3 network tunneling for IP-based legacy applications
  • Requires application-by-application configuration vs blanket network access
  • Cannot support protocols requiring broadcast or multicast traffic
  • Higher complexity for simple remote desktop or file share access
Openvpn C...

65%

  • No native AWS CloudWatch logging stream
  • Lacks automatic VPC peering integration
  • No AWS Directory Service native connector
  • Manual certificate rotation workflows
  • Limited AWS IAM Identity Center support
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
AWS Clien...
SOC 1SOC 2SOC 3ISO 27001PCI DSSFedRAMPHIPAA
Zscaler P...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018FedRAMP HighHIPAAGDPRPCI DSSIRAPCSA STAR Level 2
Openvpn C...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
AWS Clien...

You already standardize on this app.

Zscaler P...

You require Zero Trust application access without exposing underlying network infrastructure

Openvpn C...

You manage resources across multiple clouds and need rapid deployment without AWS networking expertise

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
AWS Clien...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Zscaler P...

You need full network-layer VPN connectivity for server administration or legacy IP-based systems

Openvpn C...

You require native AWS CloudWatch monitoring and tight IAM Identity Center integration

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