COMPARING
VPN SOLUTIONS
Advantages & Disadvantages
OpenVPN
Open source
Strong security—supports 256-bit encryption
Highly configurable and adaptable to different
Complex setup and not as fast as newer protocols
PPTP
Very fast due to low encryption overhead
Easy to set up on most operating systems.
Widely supported (Even on older devices)
Weak encryption (easily broken with modern tools).
Considered outdated and insecure.
WireGuard
Excellent speed and efficiency
Modern security, using cutting-edge cryptography
Simplified configuration and rapid reconnection
Fewer advanced features and configuration options
Still a newer technology; less battle-tested
L2TP/IPSec
Stronger security
Good cross-platform support
Good compatibility with firewalls/NAT
Slower than other VPNs and blocked sometimes
by firewalls
IKEv2
Very stable, especially with mobile devices
Strong encryption
Good resistance against dropped connections.
Not as widely supported on older platforms
Slightly more complex setup