OpenVPN
OpenVPN is an open source VPN daemon
Open source alternative to:
Version history
5 releases· tracked since May 12, 2026
v2.7.8
Detected on October 8, 2026
v2.7.7
Detected on September 4, 2026
v2.7.6
Detected on August 6, 2026
v2.7.5
Detected on July 4, 2026
v2.7.4
First tracked versionDetected on May 12, 2026
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OpenAltFinder Score
83/100
Project Health (50%)
82/100
License (20%)
60/100
Self-hostable (20%)
100/100
Recency (10%)
100/100
Project Details
License
GPL-2.0
Self hostable
Yes
Repository details
Version
v2.7.8
Created
4/26/2012
Stars
14,698
Forks
3,415
Open issues
225
Last commit
10/18/2026
Updated 10/18/2026, 11:00:27 PM
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