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Hotspot Shield vs VPN Proxy Master
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Hotspot Shield if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
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Choose VPN Proxy Master if…
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, streamers
Side by side
Feature Hotspot Shield VPN Proxy Master
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price—$3.7/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyAnchorfree, LLCSECUREGUARD GROUP PTE. LTD.
Full feature lists
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
V VPN Proxy Master
- AES 256-bit encryption
- 20,000+ servers in 100+ locations
- Automatic kill switch
- DNS and IP leak protection
- No-log policy
- Up to 15 simultaneous devices
- Unlimited traffic and bandwidth
- Apps for Fire TV, Apple TV and smart TVs
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Hotspot Shield · hotspotshield.com
VPN Proxy Master · vpnproxymaster.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Hotspot Shield
Freemium. Plan details aren't published.
VPN Proxy Master
1 Month Plan$12.99/month
12 Months Plan$6.67/month
27 Months Plan$3.70/month
Strengths and limitations
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
VPN Proxy Master
- Up to 15 simultaneous devices per subscription
- Long-term plan works out to $3.70 a month
- 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans
- 24/7 live chat support
- Monthly plan costs $12.99
- Cheapest monthly rate requires paying $99.99 upfront for 27 months
- Pages do not list supported VPN protocols
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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Paid
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Paid
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From $2.99/mo
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Paid
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BFree VPN app with optional Premium for streaming, gaming and private browsing
Free, from $6/mo
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Free, from $6/mo
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TFree and premium VPN for streaming, gaming and private browsing on any device
Free, from $3.33/mo
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Free, from $3.33/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages. Editorial policy