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Hastega vs LightSpeed

Both stand on lag and ping reducers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Hastega

Free plan AndroidWindows

Hastega offers game-focused routing alongside VPN protocols, split tunneling, and network tools. Review the free disconnection limit, Windows requirements, and refund terms before selecting a plan.

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LightSpeed offers game-only routing with built-in profiles and configurable UDP titles, but it does not promise lower in-game latency. Its unencrypted tunnel and exposure of the player’s IP are important tradeoffs to weigh.

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The facts

	Hastega	LightSpeed
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Windows	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Data transfer: $5, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hastega.net	shibbityshwab.github.io
On lag and ping reducers	#4 of 34	#1 of 34

Hastega: what it does well

Smart Automatic covers a database of 1,000+ games and apps.
Custom rules can route processes and ports.
Supports OpenVPN UDP/TCP and L2TP over IPSec.
Includes Looking Glass, TCP ping, and traceroute.

What to know first

Free-plan GPN disconnects every 15 minutes.
Windows app requires .NET Framework 4.6.2 and Visual C++ Redistributable.
Service may collect email, usage, IP, and device diagnostics.
Terms say paid subscription fees are generally nonrefundable.

LightSpeed: what it does well

Free plan includes 21 built-in game profiles.
Can choose a relay route or direct path.
TCP fallback is available when UDP is blocked.
Windows and Linux list GUI builds.
Users can run their own proxy node.

What to know first

Tunnel traffic is unencrypted.
Game servers see the player's real IP.
Relay operators could observe or modify traffic.
Latency improvement depends on location and ISP.

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