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Privacy-focused VPN with a genuinely usable free plan
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Hotspot Shield
VPN known for its proprietary fast protocol and free tier
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About Hotspot Shield
Hotspot Shield is a VPN service built around its proprietary Hydra protocol, marketed on connection speed. It offers apps for major platforms, a free tier with limits and premium plans adding more locations and streaming support. It is aimed at mainstream users who want a recognisable VPN brand for travel, public Wi-Fi and everyday privacy
Hotspot Shield key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: vpn, fast speeds, streaming, security
- Official site: hotspotshield.com
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 562 tools. Alongside Hotspot Shield, it includes hide.me, PrivadoVPN, TorGuard, VyprVPN.
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