But it’s built around users.
Usernames.
Passwords.
Manual connections.
Users remembering to click “connect.”
And that’s where things break in the real world — because VPN reliability ends up depending on end-user behavior.
The Core Difference
OpenVPN Access Server is typically user-based.
TrueStack is device-based.
Where User-Based VPNs Break Down
In modern IT environments, users have multiple devices, work from anywhere, and don’t want to manage networking. That creates familiar problems:
- “Is the VPN connected?” tickets
- Users forgetting to connect, reconnect, or update a profile
- Shared accounts or credential management headaches
- Extra work to keep configurations consistent across devices
The result is more friction for users and more support overhead for admins.
TrueStack Was Built Differently
TrueStack is a device-based VPN, not a user-based one.
- No usernames
- No passwords
- No “is the VPN connected?” tickets
The VPN is hidden from the user.
Devices connect automatically.
What Admins Can Do With TrueStack
With TrueStack, admins can:
- See every device that’s connected
- Instantly disable a device with one click (temporary disconnect)
- Easily add or remove devices
- Remotely update devices
- Route devices to a specific server or an entire private network
No cert juggling.
No shared accounts.
No per-user micromanagement.
Quick Comparison
OpenVPN Access Server
- User-based sessions
- Manual connect/disconnect
- Usernames and passwords
- Visibility centered on users and sessions
TrueStack
- Device-based connectivity
- Always-on, automatic connection
- No usernames or passwords
- Clear visibility into which devices are connected
The Honest Difference
OpenVPN Access Server assumes users will manage the VPN correctly.
TrueStack assumes they shouldn’t have to.
That difference matters when you’re supporting real businesses, real users, and real MSP environments.
TrueStack works on Windows and macOS, runs in AWS, Azure, or on-prem, and is designed to keep connectivity stable without relying on end-user behavior.
Sometimes the better VPN isn’t the one with more knobs.
It’s the one users never have to think about.