Hotspot Alternatives

Hotspot is described as 'Turn on the portable WiFi Hotspot feature with a single touch. You can transform your PC into a real WiFi hotspot, and share your computer’s Internet connection as Wi-Fi with any other PC or mobile device.Available on Windows 10 Mobile and PC' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Hotspot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Hotspot alternative is Connectify Hotspot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 or Linux Wifi Hotspot. Other great apps like Hotspot are create_ap, Virtual Router Plus, AndroidWifi and mHotspot.

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  1. Maxidix HotSpot is a great tool that will help you to turn your PC into a fully functional HotSpot. Host infrastructure network, share Internet, boost weak WI-FI signal, save money on paid Internet spots and more.

    24 Maxidix Hotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Powerlynx icon
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    Powerlynx, hotspot management and billing platform from Splynx, established to assist in launching and monetizing affordable WiFi hotspots.

    3 Powerlynx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  3.  1 like

    "Wifi HotSpot" can easily turn your windows pc into a wireless-wifi hotspot. It turns your Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer into a virtual router. With one click you can share your internet connection with your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, tablet, computer or any other...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4.  2 likes

    A bash script to set Linux as router (NAT) in one command. Provide Internet, or create Wifi hotspot. Support transparent proxy (redsocks). Support IPv6. Restore in one command or by control-c. Forked from create_ap.

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    • Linux
     
  5. SeventhGate icon
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    SeventhGate enables Windows 7 and Server 2008R2 computers with wireless network card to turn into simple wireless routers. SeventhGate waits in system tray for You to start the network. If no longer needed, just turn it off and let Your machine free up all the resources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Tanaza icon
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    Tanaza, an Italian company, developed an intuitive and responsive cloud-based management software for IT professionals to operate Wi-Fi networks. At the core of Tanaza's technology is TanazaOS, a powerful Linux-based Operating System compatible with multiple wireless access...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. WiFi Master  icon
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    WiFi master key was released in 2012, is committed to providing the best WiFi management tools for users, mobile services help users to maximize the use of various network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. HostedNetworkStarter is a simple tool for Windows 7 and later that allows you to easily create a wifi hotspot with your wireless network adapter, using the Wifi hosted network feature of Windows operating system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Industry leading Hotspot software for Windows-based PC, helps you build Guest WiFi, Hotel WiFI, Free WiFi, Social WiFi. The most feature-rich software on the market, in-use by TOP 500 fortune companies for the last decade. Free Trial available.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. TetherFi icon
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    TetherFi works by creating a Wi-Fi Direct legacy group and an HTTP proxy server. Other devices can connect to the broadcasted Wi-Fi network, and connect to the Internet by setting the proxy server settings to the server created by TetherFi.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  11. Netify Jump icon
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    Netify Jump is a software-based system that effectively transforms your computer into a WiFi router and/or repeater.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Hotspot Management Software for Windows® Make money from your WIFI network!

    Download myWIFIzone to easily convert your wireless network into a WIFI hotspot. It runs on any Windows® 2000 or XP computer connected to your network - so you do not need to buy expensive hard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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