Hotspot Shield Review

  • 7 day Free trial & 45 day money back guarantee
  • Apps for Windows, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • No bandwidth limits on Elite subscription
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) is allowed
  • Provides access to servers in 25 countries
  • Chrome extension for Hotspot Shield comes with an ad blocker
  • Fast and unblocks plenty of content (invcluding Netflix & BBC iPlayer)

Hotspot Shield is one of the more trusted Windows VPN providers. The provider’s free VPN software is one of the most downloaded, and the VPN service has recorded over 600 million downloads. The service is also available on Android, iOS, and Mac platforms.

With Hotspot Shield’s Windows VPN software allows users to access any website, including at work and school. Certain countries’ networks block online video and music services, social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, and online gaming websites. Hotspot Shield’s VPN can bypass those restrictions that are location-based.

Other Hotspot Shield features include:

  • Unrestricted access. The service offers private and secure access to an open and free Internet. This enables the user access to sports, social networks, video and audio streaming, dating sites, news, and gaming.
  • Trusted VPN technology. Hotspot Shield’s patented VPN protocol has passed security audits and is integrated by 70% of the biggest security firms.
  • Privacy protection. Users can safely browse the web with Hotspot Shield. The service protects the user’s identity and encrypts data in public, at work, or at home.
  • Internet anywhere. Users have secure access to their favorite sites and apps on the go, at the local café, when traveling, at the airport, or at the office or school.

Moreover, Hotspot Shield provides ad-free browsing, multi-device support, cloud-based malware protection, dedicated customer support, and virtual locations around the world.

8.8
Overall Score

Overall Ratings

Speed & Performance
9.2/10
Customer Support
8.8/10
Features
9/10
Pricing & Fees
8.4/10

Plans & Pricing

Choose The Best Plan For You

1-month plan
$15.99
Monthly Price
1-year plan
$6.99
Monthly Price
3-year plan
$3.49
Monthly Price

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