Hotspot Shield vs ProtonVPN
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Hotspot Shield and ProtonVPN.
Hotspot Shield VPN with proprietary Catapult Hydra protocol for fast speeds. | ProtonVPN Swiss privacy-first VPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8 (312 reviews) | 4.5 (15000 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | freemium | freemium |
| Starting Price | From €2.99/mo | From €0/mo |
| Best For | — | Best free VPN and privacy-first option |
| Free Tier | ||
| API Access | ||
| Team Features | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Tags | — | — |
Hotspot Shield
View full Hotspot Shieldreview →ProtonVPN
Pros
- + Generous free tier
- + Open-source and audited
- + Swiss jurisdiction
- + Secure Core multi-hop
Cons
- - Free tier limited to 3 countries
- - Paid plans pricier
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