linux-router is described as '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' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to linux-router for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Windows Mobile and BSD apps. The best linux-router 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 Virtual Router Plus. Other great apps like linux-router are create_ap, AndroidWifi, mHotspot and Winhotspot.
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.
