Hotspot Shield AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Proxy Services

The best Proxy Service alternative to Hotspot Shield is AdGuard VPN, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Hotspot Shield and 15 are Proxy Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Proxy Service alternatives to Hotspot Shield are UltraSurf, VPN.ac, Freegate and OkayFreedom VPN.

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Hotspot Shield alternatives are mainly Proxy Services, but if you're looking for VPN Services or VPN Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free, Opera and Linux + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Hotspot Shield.
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  1. AdGuard VPN icon
     48 likes

    This service uses a proprietary protocol to disguise traffic while hiding your IP and location. It encrypts user data, offers no-logging policies, and excludes websites based on user preference. Available in 65+ locations worldwide, it supports connectivity on up to 10 devices.

    133 AdGuard VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Android TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. UltraSurf icon
     102 likes

    UltraSurf is a free software which enables users inside countries with heavy Internet censorship to visit any public web sites in the world safely and freely. Users in countries without internet censorship also use it to protect their internet privacy and security.

    97 UltraSurf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. VPN.ac icon
     6 likes

    Features strong encryption using Elliptic Curve Cryptography and AES-GCM, with obfuscation and no activity logs, SecureProxy add-on, six connections, secure DNS, servers in 26+ countries, multi-protocol support, router compatibility, and IPv6/DNS leak protection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  4. Freegate icon
     80 likes

    Freegate is an anti-censorship software for secure and fast Internet access. It was developed and maintained by Dynamic Internet Technology Inc. (DIT), a pioneer in censorship-circumvention operation.

    171 Freegate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
     
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  5. OkayFreedom VPN icon
     25 likes

    With OkayFreedom we offer a virtual private network (VPN) that secures your data and allows for full anonymity on the internet. The best thing is: OkayFreedom does not bug you with ads! Try OkayFreedom now - We think you will like it!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  6. HMA Free Proxy icon
     23 likes

    HMA Proxy is a free web proxy derivative of the HMA VPN service.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Webshare icon
     44 likes

    Free private proxy. 1GB/Month bandwidth FREE. Plans starting from $3.99/Month Private and anonymous cheap proxy. 5,000+ proxies from 30+ countries.

    47 Webshare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. OnionFruit™ Connect is a free utility that allows users to connect to the Tor network with minimal effort. Taking a similar form to a VPN program, it's easy to use and gives the user maximum control.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Seamlessly access global media, unblocking video services like Netflix and music platforms like Spotify on devices, consoles, smart TVs with high-definition streaming using VPN technology. Developed by Global Stealth, Inc., it supports PCs, Macs, Android, iOS, and more.

    48 Smart DNS Proxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. GetVPN icon
     1 like

    GetVPN is the best VPN for gaming and ensures a stable connection with no buffering, minimizes ping to avoid lagging & protects your privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. NuProxy icon
     1 like

    NuProxy is a free proxy list and proxy checker. Our bots crawl a numerous amount of sites for proxies and make sure they work before we present them to our users.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. PaperBus icon
     13 likes

    PaperBus is a plug-and-play free proxy service that is fast and very easy to use. You can use paperbus to access blocked web sites and bypass internet filters and such.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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