The #1 VPN for
speed and security
“2019 Most Innovative Security Company”
“2019 Most Innovative Security Company”
Basic | Premium | |
| Best for secure browsing | Best for secure browsing and high-speed streaming | |
| Free | Starting at $2.99/mo | |
| Get Basic | Get Premium |
| Connection speed VPN speed is ultimately based on the speed of your data or Wi-Fi connection, but Hotspot Shield Premium is often 4x faster than Free | 1x | Up to 4x faster |
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| Data plan The amount of data you're allowed to use by default | 500 MB daily | Unlimited |
| Video streaming Only Premium offers unlimited access to streaming services like Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, and more | Limited | Optimized for Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and more |
| Streaming resolution Free offers SD quality (720x480) for online streaming, with limited access to streaming services; Premium offers HD quality (1920x1080) with full access to streaming services | SD | HD |
| Virtual locations The amount of countries and/or U.S. cities you can virtually connect to | 1 location (USA) | 70+ countries and 20+ US cities |
| Access to 3,200+ premium servers The amount of servers and virtual locations we have around the world | ||
| Share premium on 5 devices You can access Hotspot Shield from most iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows devices, and link multiple devices to your account simultaneously with Premium | ||
| Support | FAQs | 24/7 live support via chat |
| no browsing activity logs Other VPN companies keep activity logs (especially free VPNs). Logs can include browsing history, connection times, and even your real IP address. | ||
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| Military-grade encryption Our steadfast security, inspired by the software defined perimeter (SDP) model pioneered by the US Department of Defense, supports both 128-bit AES and 256-bit AES encryption | ||
| Block malware, viruses, and phishing scams Our Hydra VPN servers have a built-in database that protects you from more than 50 million malware, viruses, and phishing scams every day |
Use Hotspot Shield to get private access to your favorite sites and apps. If you don't want a connection optimized for streaming, you can stick with Basic
Hotspot Shield's patented technology is verified as the #1 VPN for speed and security by AV-Test, a leading independent IT-security institute
we don’t log what you view online: hide your real IP address and encrypt all your web traffic with military-grade encryption so no one can see what you’re doing online except who you want
Try Premium with a risk-free 45-day money-back guarantee
$467.64 $107.64 billed every 3 years
Trusted by over 650 million people worldwide
One of the most trusted and secure VPNs
Mask your IP address, browse anonymously, establish an encrypted connection, and secure public Wi-Fi hotspots.
— Abir M.
Always dependable
I like how user friendly it is, and how it works silently in the background, without slowing down my laptop.
— Linda G.
Essential for peace of mind
With all the online security concerns today, this is one app everyone should have on every device connected to the internet!
— Rick B.
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