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ECyberGhost vs Hotspot Shield
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose CyberGhost if…
- you want to trial it before paying
- you work on Linux
- you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
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Choose Hotspot Shield if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
Side by side
Feature CyberGhost Hotspot Shield
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome
Company—Anchorfree, LLC
Full feature lists
C CyberGhost
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux
- Chrome browser extension
- Apps for Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV
- Router and smart TV setup
- Dedicated IP add-on
- No-logs VPN policy
- Servers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
- Windows Security Suite
H Hotspot Shield
- Proprietary Hydra VPN protocol
- 115+ virtual locations in 80+ countries
- Up to 10 devices per account
- No logs of data tied to users
- Supports streaming, gaming, downloading and P2P
- Apps for smart TVs and Chrome
- 45-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases
Strengths and limitations
CyberGhost
- 45-day money-back guarantee
- Apps for desktop, mobile, TV and routers
- Dedicated IP option
- Site available in over 20 languages
- Prices are not shown on the home page
- No pricing page was available
Hotspot Shield
- 45-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases
- One account covers 10 devices
- Servers in 80+ countries
- Free VPN download offered
- No pricing details on the home page
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn it off
- Linux app not listed
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PSwiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
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Swiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
VPNFree planOpen source
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