Hotspot Shield AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Hotspot Shield is Mullvad. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Bitdefender VPN or Avira Phantom VPN. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Hotspot Shield and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Hotspot Shield are CyberGhost VPN, Xeovo VPN, AirVPN and OVPN.com.

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Hotspot Shield alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for VPN Clients or Anonymizing Networks 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. Mullvad icon
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    Mullvad is a VPN service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private.

    225 Mullvad alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Chrome OS
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    • F-Droid
    • WireGuard
    • Tor
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • DD-WRT
     
  2. CyberGhost VPN icon
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    CyberGhost VPN encrypts your internet traffic and bypasses geo-restrictions. It supports multiple devices with a strict no-logs policy and over 7,000 servers worldwide. Features include an automatic kill switch, streaming optimized servers, ad and malware blocking, and customizable security settings.

    234 CyberGhost VPN alternatives

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    • Google Chrome
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  3. Xeovo VPN icon
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    Provides privacy using trusted protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN, applies modern encryption such as ChaCha20 and AES-256, supports up to 5 devices, bypasses tough censorship with extra protocols, delivers unlimited bandwidth, and ensures human support.

    202 Xeovo VPN alternatives

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  4. AirVPN icon
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    Embark on a privacy-powered journey with a VPN that encrypts your connection, provides a new IP for ultimate privacy, adheres to EU data standards, and is maintained by activists committed to net neutrality, offering high performance, dynamic port forwarding, and unyielding service support.

    220 AirVPN alternatives

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    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Chrome OS
    • DD-WRT
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
     
  5. OVPN.com icon
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    Provides anonymous browsing via no-logs policy, hardware-owned servers with no storing media, strong encryption, unlimited bandwidth, DNS leak prevention, legal insurance for info requests, multi-location redundancy, desktop client with fast and simple setup.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OPNsense
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • OpenWrt
    • Tomato
    • pfSense
    • TrueNAS
    • DD-WRT
     
  6. Bitdefender Premium VPN is a service that grants you complete online anonymity by encrypting all incoming & outgoing traffic on your PC, Mac or mobile devices. It is included in Bitdefender Antivirus solutions and with it you get:

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  7. Offers secure encryption, web anonymity, and no logs on public WiFi. Circumvents geo-restrictions, operates fast and unobtrusively. Supports IP v4/v6, DNS leak protection, and multiple devices with user-friendly interface.

    156 Avira Phantom VPN alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  8. The internet as I want it: Safe. Private. Ad-free.

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    Comments about Steganos Online Shield VPN as an Alternative to Hotspot Shield
    zimmerhans425
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    cheapest VPN on the market. But unfortunately, only yearly payments allowed.

    Guest
    Positive
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    Does not log and store user data. Company based in Germany. Privacy policies very transparent. Performance is OK and gets the job done. Could have more server locations though. But compared still the best to pick imho.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Steganos Online Shield VPN is a great Hotspot Shield alternative.

    • Steganos Online Shield VPN is Paid and ProprietaryHotspot Shield is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. NordLayer icon
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    Comprehensive business cybersecurity solution offering secure internet, company network, and resource access, supporting FWaaS, ZTNA, SWG, regulatory compliance, rapid integration, cloud deployment, and centralized management for distributed teams.

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  10. You shouldn’t have to worry about employers, advertisers, governments, or your own ISP snooping on what you do online. So don’t. Just flick a switch, and your online activities are hidden away.

    156 Avast SecureLine VPN alternatives

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  11. F-Secure VPN icon
     5 likes

    F-Secure VPN is a security solution that enhances online privacy and protects against digital threats. It safeguards against hackers and malicious applications, blocks trackers, secures Wi-Fi connections, and allows users to set their virtual location.

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  12. ZoogVPN icon
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    Experience fast, secure online browsing with ZoogVPN. Enjoy ad-free service, military-grade encryption, access to geo-restricted content, high-speed streaming, and robust privacy protection. Connect to high-speed servers in multiple countries and protect your identity online.

    89 ZoogVPN alternatives

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