Compare Hotspot Shield vs Private Internet Access VPN

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Overview
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Description	Hotspot Shield VPN software allows you to access blocked or geo-restricted sites from anywhere in the world, unblock news, social media sites, and blocked apps, secure your Wi-Fi ... Read More	Private Internet Access VPN service offers you more security and privacy. This VPN software protects your Internet connection and helps to hide your personal information, identity, IP ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $7.99 , Billed Yearly	Not Available
Free Trial Availability	No free trial	No free trial
Spotsaas Score	9.2/10	9.6/10
User Ratings	4.1 (442)	4.5 (8097)
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Software Demo

Demo	Hotspot Shield has not given any software demo yet If you're the owner of this profile, add your demo.Contact us	View demo

Features

Total Features	6 Features	8 Features
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Pricing

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Starting From	$7.99 , Billed Yearly	Not Available
Pricing Pans	Basic Get Started Member accounts : 1 Device connections : 1 Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome Show more + Premium Get Started Member accounts : 1 Device connections : 5 Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Smart TV, Routers, Chrome Show more + Premium Family Get Started Member accounts : 5 Device connections : 25 (5 devices per member) Platforms : Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Smart TV, Routers, Chrome Show more +	Not Available
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Other Details

Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - Windows Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - Windows Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available	Not Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	4.1 (based on 442 reviews)	4.5 (based on 8097 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 421 Very Good 37 Good 6 Poor 2 Terible 17	Excellent 3247 Very Good 85 Good 30 Poor 33 Terible 140
Expert's Review generated by AI	Hotspot Shield VPN consistently proves itself as a reliable and user-friendly service, offering fast, stable connections and a seamless experience across multiple devices. Its ability to unblock ...Read more	Private Internet Access (PIA) has garnered a stellar reputation for being a dependable and user-friendly VPN service, as reflected in numerous overwhelmingly positive reviews. Its top selling ...Read more
Pros and Cons	High-speed, reliable, and stable connections that improve productivity and user experience. Simple, user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to use. Excellent customer support, providing quick responses and effective resolutions to issues. Works seamlessly in countries that block other VPNs, ensuring accessibility and bypassing restrictions. Unblocks geo-restricted content and apps, broadening access to media and services. Occasional issues with connectivity, such as difficulty connecting or disconnections. Limited support for Linux users, with some complaints about the app experience. Delays in customer service responses under certain circumstances, though ultimately resolved.	Reliable and consistent service, with strong security features that increase confidence in online privacy. User-friendly interface with minimal setup, making it accessible even for non-technical users. Highly affordable, offering great value for long-term subscriptions compared to competitors. Does not compromise internet speed, ensuring smooth usage for various activities, including streaming and gaming. Wide selection of server locations globally, enhancing flexibility for bypassing geo-restrictions. Customer support can be hard to reach, with delays in responses occasionally reported. Compatibility issues with certain services (e.g., cryptocurrency exchanges) that block VPN usage. Limited functionality in certain use cases, like live TV-only support without options for catch-up.
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Integration with other apps	No Integration information available.	No Integration information available.

Customers

Customers	No Customers information available.	Forbes Business Insider Wired

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Screenshots	1 Screenshots	No screenshots available.
Videos	No videos available.	1 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	PureVPN 4.6 FastestVPN 4 NordVPN 4.3	TunnelBear 3.7 PureVPN 4.6 CyberGhost VPN 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Neither Hotspot Shield nor Private Internet Access VPN offers a free trial.

Hotspot Shield is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Private Internet Access VPN is designed for Freelancers and Small Business.

The starting price of Hotspot Shield begins at $7.99/Month when Billed Yearly, while pricing details for Private Internet Access VPN are unavailable.

Some top alternatives to Hotspot Shield includes PureVPN, FastestVPN, NordVPN, Private Internet Access VPN, PrivateVPN, Surfshark, ProtonVPN, Windscribe, ProXPN VPN and Fast VPN.

Some top alternatives to Private Internet Access VPN includes TunnelBear, PureVPN, CyberGhost VPN, FastestVPN, OpenVPN, IVPN, NordVPN, IPVanish VPN, PrivateVPN, Ivacy VPN, Surfshark, ProtonVPN, VPN.ht and Planet VPN.

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