Teleport
Remote Access & VPNIdentity-aware access for infrastructure
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Systems Manager
6 self-hosted Cisco AnyConnect alternatives
Cisco AnyConnect (now Secure Client) is Cisco's enterprise SSL VPN client. These open-source apps let you replace Cisco AnyConnect with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Cisco AnyConnect alternatives
OpenVPN
Remote Access & VPNRobust and flexible open-source VPN solution
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
SoftEther VPN
Remote Access & VPNMulti-protocol VPN server from the University of Tsukuba
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
Firezone
Remote Access & VPNOpen-source secure remote access platform
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect, Tailscale
strongSwan
Remote Access & VPNModern IPsec-based VPN implementation
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
OpenConnect Server
Remote Access & VPNSSL VPN server compatible with AnyConnect clients
Replaces Cisco AnyConnect
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Compare Cisco AnyConnect alternatives
- Firezone vs OpenConnect Server
- Firezone vs OpenVPN
- Firezone vs SoftEther VPN
- Firezone vs strongSwan
- Firezone vs Teleport
- OpenConnect Server vs OpenVPN
- OpenConnect Server vs SoftEther VPN
- OpenConnect Server vs strongSwan
- OpenConnect Server vs Teleport
- OpenVPN vs SoftEther VPN
- OpenVPN vs strongSwan
- OpenVPN vs Teleport
- SoftEther VPN vs strongSwan
- SoftEther VPN vs Teleport
- strongSwan vs Teleport
Switching from Cisco AnyConnect
Moving off Cisco AnyConnect means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.