Hotspot Shield vs ProXPN VPN Comparison

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

Hotspot Shield

VPN Software

4.5 740 user ratings

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75% 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

ProXPN VPN

VPN Software

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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	proXPN is an easy to use service that secures your internet connection against eavesdropping, masks your location, and allows you to access your favorite sites no matter where you live or travel to.
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $7.99. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $6.25.
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%	75% 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 81% Reviews 60% Momentum 60% Popularity 64%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 5 Highly Rated # 3 Most Popular	Not Available

Features

Total Features	5 Features	4 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 Remote Access Permits users to access applications and files, whether traveling or working remotely away from the office or home network. + 2 More - Show Less	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 Remote Access Permits users to access applications and files, whether traveling or working remotely away from the office or home network. + 1 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	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	Not Available
Rating Distribution	Excellent 77.6% Very Good 9.9% Average 1.8% Poor 1.2% Terrible 9.6%	Not Available
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	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $7.99. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $6.25.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Basic Free Premium $7.99 $12.99 per month Premium Family $11.99 $19.99 per month	ProXPN VPN $6.25 $6.25 per month
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