Hotspot Shield Pricing, Reviews and Features (February 2024)

About Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield is a popular VPN tool that enables users to securely access the Internet without any restrictions or imposed borders. It aims to provide secure and quick access to the Internet, fostering an ecosystem of a free and open Internet. As a result, users can access social networks, sports, streaming services, gaming websites, or news portals irrespective of the network that they are on. It makes use of a patented VPN protocol that has been integrated by about 70% of the world’s largest security companies. This places the tool as the #1 entry when it comes to performance management. Hotspot Shield encrypts the data of the users on any network of their choice and on the go. They can secure their favorite apps, especially while traveling where one has to make use of multiple random networks. It can be used while searching, browsing, shopping, using dating apps, and communicating.

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Pricing

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $7.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
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92%
Reviews

95%
Momentum

70%
Popularity

86%

Platforms Supported

Browser Based (Cloud)
Mobile App (Android, iOS)
Desktop App (Windows, Mac)

Organization Types Supported

All (Small, Medium, Large)
Freelancers

API Support

NA

Modes of Support

Online

Hotspot Shield Awards

# 5 Highly Rated VPN Software
Q3 2021

# 3 Most Popular Software VPN Software
Q3 2021

# 8 Fastest Growing VPN Software
Q3 2019

# 4 Most Popular VPN Software
Q3 2019

# 3 Most Searched VPN Software
Q3 2019

Hotspot Shield Features

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92%

Multi-Protocol

Supports more than one network protocol that defines and govern network communication

Multi-language Browsing

Supports browsing web privately in multiple language options

Kill Switch

Helps to avoid transferring data over the unsecured connection by shutting down a user’s Internet connection the moment their VPN service drops

DNS Leak Protection

Helps to ensure that the DNS server is set to any of the software's private server only and alerts if anything wrong happens

Anonymous Browsing

Allows browsing the websites securely in a private manner by hiding online identity and online activity history

Remote Access

Permits users access the home or office network and files on the go even from remote locations

Peer-to-Peer

Supports torrenting and other peer-to-peer traffic

Policy Management

Helps to design, maintain, update and report on compliance rules, regulations and policy status electronically so that it is easily accessible

Hotspot Shield Pricing

Free Trial

Not available

Pricing Options

Freemium ( Limited Features )

Premium Plans ( Subscription )

Pricing Plans

MONTHLY YEARLY

Basic Free

Good for secure, private browsing.

Features

Member accounts : 1
Device connections : 1
Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome
Military-grade encryption
Privacy first: No browsing device logs
Virtual locations : 1
Connection speed : Up to 2 Mbps
Data limits : Limited, 500MB per day
24/7 customer support : Support center only
Hydra, IPSec, and OpenVPN protocols

Premium $7.99 $12.99 per month

Get ultra fast VPN and 3 security apps: antivirus, password manager, and spam-call blocker.

Features

Member accounts : 1
Device connections : 5
Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Smart TV, Routers, Chrome
Military-grade encryption
Privacy first: No browsing device logs
Virtual locations : 115+ locations
Connection speed : Up to 1 Gbps
Data limits : Unlimited
Streaming mode : Optimized for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ & more
Gaming mode : Optimized for Fortnight, Roblox & more
24/7 customer support
Hydra, IPSec, and OpenVPN protocols
Anti-phishing protection
Internet kill switch
Smart VPN
Antivirus
- Platforms : Windows, Mac
- Malware & virus protection
- Real-time threat protection
- Unlimited malware scans
- Proactive protection
Spam-call blocker
- Platforms : iOS, Android
- Automatic spam-call blocking
- Phone number look-up
- FTC spam-call reporting
Password manager
- Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome
- Secure password generator
- 1GB secure document storage

Premium Family $11.99 $19.99 per month

VPN for the whole family. Get 5 member accounts and connect 25 devices.

Features

Member accounts : 5
Device connections : 25 (5 devices per member)
Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Smart TV, Routers, Chrome
Military-grade encryption
Privacy first: No browsing device logs
Virtual locations : 115+ locations
Connection speed : Up to 1 Gbps
Data limits : Unlimited
Streaming mode : Optimized for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ & more
Gaming mode : Optimized for Fortnight, Roblox & more
24/7 customer support

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