# jumpserver vs openvpn

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | jumpserver | openvpn |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Identity & Auth | #4 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 31 843 ✓ | 14 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +251 ✓ | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | v3.10.24 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.7.8 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

jumpserver scores 77/100 against 76/100 for openvpn, so it is the safer default.

## Details

- [jumpserver](https://selfhost.directory/project/jumpserver) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jumpserver.md)
- [openvpn](https://selfhost.directory/project/openvpn) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openvpn.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/jumpserver-vs-openvpn