Instead of Hotspot Shield
Hotspot Shield alternatives
Hotspot Shield offers VPN access on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with streaming and torrent support, a kill switch, WireGuard and a verified no-logs audit. Its free Basic plan covers one device, 500 MB of daily data, one U.S. virtual location and 2 Mbps. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month on an annual subscription, while Plus, Premium and Family plans expand data, locations, devices or member accounts. A seven-day trial is also available.
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Proton VPN
by Proton VPNFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Users needing ten devices with full VPN features — Proton VPN supports ten simultaneous devices while matching Hotspot Shield on streaming, torrenting, kill switch, WireGuard and audited no-logs privacy.
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Windscribe
by WindscribeFree plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Lower-cost access with web support — Windscribe adds web access and 69 server countries, with a lower starting price than Hotspot Shield but no listed WireGuard support.
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TunnelBear
by TunnelBearFree plan WebWindowsMac+3Low-cost VPN without streaming needs — TunnelBear costs less to start and supports web access, but it does not support streaming whereas Hotspot Shield does.
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Cloudflare WARP
by Cloudflare WARPFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Faster, more private connection modes — Cloudflare WARP focuses on faster, more secure and private connection modes, with no listed streaming support and five-device coverage.
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Amnezia VPN
by Amnezia VPNFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Self-hosted VPN users with seven devices — Amnezia VPN adds self-hosting, seven-device support and 20 server countries, with a lower annual starting price than Hotspot Shield.
Free plan · paid from $3.30/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site - 7
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Malwarebytes Privacy VPN
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OrbVPN
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RookVPN
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 16 5.9 Visit site
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IPVanish
Paid iPhoneMacWindows5.8 Visit site - 20
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Specter VPN
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YPtun
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You might consider another service if Hotspot Shield’s free data allowance, single-device Basic plan, platform coverage or starting price does not fit. Compare how many devices each alternative supports, whether it includes streaming and torrent access, and which privacy and connection features are present. Server-country coverage, browser or web access, self-hosting, adaptive connection methods and a service’s specific purpose can also change the choice. Some alternatives match Hotspot Shield’s core VPN features while offering lower paid pricing or more devices; others focus on accessing restricted sites or securing connections without streaming support.