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89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

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4.5 740 user ratings

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79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

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Overview

Description 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. Read more NextDNS is a futuristic firewall service that provides a secure browsing experience with facilities to enhance privacy by blocking cookies and ads. The solution is capable of protecting its users against security threats, supervising them, safeguarding children against dangerous content and removing ad trackers from websites and apps as well. NextDNS works seamlessly across multiple devices and can be personalised as per users needs. Organisations dependent on the same get to choose from a plethora of functionalities like enhanced security against phishing and malware attacks, crypto jacking, besides the ability to fine-tune privacy settings to block ads across all websites as well as apps. Moreover, parents can rely on the same to control and lock websites with inappropriate and violent content, by enforcing SafeSearch to filter explicit results. With detailed analytics and real-time logs, NextDNS helps measure the efficiency of security and privacy strategies set by individual users. Lastly, with an interactive UI and clever features, NextDNS is easy to set up and works across multiple modern and encrypted DNS protocols in a seamless manner. Read more
Pricing Options
  • Free Trial Not Available
  • Starts at $7.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
  • Free Trial Not Available
  • Starts at $1.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown

89% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

  • Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more
    87%
  • Reviews
    91%
  • Momentum
    64%
  • Popularity
    85%

79% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

  • Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more
    78%
  • Reviews
    60%
  • Momentum
    70%
  • Popularity
    75%
SaaSworthy Awards # 5 Highly Rated # 3 Most Popular
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Features

Total Features
5 Features
3 Features
Common Features for All
    Anonymous Browsing Allows browsing the websites securely in a private manner by hiding online identity and online activity history
    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
    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
    Multi-Protocol Supports more than one network protocol that defines and govern network communication
    Policy Management Helps to design, maintain, update and report on compliance rules, regulations and policy status electronically so that it is easily accessible
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    • Anonymous Browsing Allows browsing the websites securely in a private manner by hiding online identity and online activity history
      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
      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
      Multi-Protocol Supports more than one network protocol that defines and govern network communication
      Policy Management Helps to design, maintain, update and report on compliance rules, regulations and policy status electronically so that it is easily accessible

    Technical Details

    Organization Types Supported
    • Individuals
    • Freelancers
    • Large Enterprises
    • Medium Business
    • Small Business
    • Individuals
    • Freelancers
    • Large Enterprises
    • Medium Business
    • Small Business
    Platforms Supported
    • SaaS/Web/Cloud
    • Mobile - Android
    • Mobile - iOS
    • Installed - Windows
    • Installed - Mac
    • SaaS/Web/Cloud
    • Mobile - Android
    • Mobile - iOS
    • Installed - Windows
    • Installed - Mac
    Modes of Support
    • Online
    • Online

    Reviews & Ratings

    User Rating
    4.5/5 740 user ratings
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    Rating Distribution
    • Excellent

      77.6%
    • Very Good

      9.9%
    • Average

      1.8%
    • Poor

      1.2%
    • Terrible

      9.6%
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    User Sentiments

      Ease of Use, Strong Privacy Protection, Wide Device Compatibility, Effective Wifi Bypass

      Frequent Disconnections, Inconsistent Server Speeds, Time Limit on Free Version, Occasional Ad-Viewing Issues

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    Pricing

    Pricing Options
    • Free Trial Not Available
    • Starts at $7.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
    • Free Trial Not Available
    • Starts at $1.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
    Pricing Plans
    Monthly Plans Annual Plans

    Basic Free

    Premium $7.99 $12.99 per month

    Premium Family $11.99 $19.99 per month

    Free (Beta) Free

    NextDNS $1.99 $1.99 per month

     
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    Vendor information

    Company Details Located in: Redwood City, California

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    Contact Details

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    https://www.hotspotshield.com/

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    https://nextdns.io/

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