# Page 3 | Hotspot Shield VPN Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Hotspot Shield VPN the right VPN solution for you? Explore 80 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/186549/Hotspot-Shield-VPN/reviews --- Hotspot Shield VPN 4.3 (80) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/186549/Hotspot-Shield-VPN/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Hotspot Shield VPN ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 80 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kush M. Intern Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Works like a charm, high speeds, costly" April 8, 2020 5.0 It was a good experience, I would recommend for a trial basis. Pros In some situations when I needed to do torrent Hotspot Shield VPN was the one which bypassed all firewalls. Cons It's costly if they offer more bandwidth that will be good. Also, they update it a lot! Review Source SP Sanel P. Software Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hotspot Shield" December 31, 2019 2.0 You get what you pay for. Buy a quality VPN and do research looking for data leaks and country that company resides in. Pros It is easy to use. Did have a history of better service for clients. Can be bundled with other products. Cons It can be gotten for free. Many free VPN's typically sell data. Has had a data leak of user information. Review Source iA islam A. Self-employed Internet Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hotspot Shield VPN \_ experiment with" August 6, 2021 5.0 Great program, popular on the Internet But the paid version is better, he thought that they should continue it because it gives more advantages than an IP address, it is available, they can create offers for the reduction and work on the paid version only, this is an opinion about my experience of the product Pros Easy to use, free version with limited space Cons The free version is sometimes interrupted because the space is limited, one address does not allow you to all countries Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use but does not work well streaming services" January 19, 2023 3.0 Pros Cost is low and the VPN is very easy to use Cons It does not work well with streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu Review Source RK Ramiz K. Executive Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Software for VPN Services" August 28, 2021 5.0 Overall Experience with this software is Great. I recommend this software to all my friends and relatives to use. Very Easy to Use, Good Speed of Connectivity. Pros Very Easy to Use and Covers the VPN for Many Popular Countries. I have used this software many times in my daily routine work. It works fine. Speed is Good. Great Cons Many of its features are paid and users have to pay for accessing its features. Most Advance and Great features are paid. It's not fair. All Services should be free. Review Source Joshua M. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Best Free VPN, Not Sure On Paid Version" February 9, 2021 5.0 Overall, this is the best free VPN service we've ever used. Pros The best part of this software is an alternative way of obtaining decent service speeds than paying a monthly fee. We don't have to use VPNs all the time, but only occasionally. Thanks to Hotspot Shield's feature that allows you to watch an ad to earn VPN time, it accomplishes what we need without the need to commit to a monthly fee for limited use. Not only that, it gives you USABLE speeds, which is not common with free VPN options. Cons Not really a complaint, but an observation. The ads are not very relevant. They are almost all for mobile games. Alternatives considered [TunnelBear](https://www.capterra.com/p/146806/TunnelBear/) Reason for choosing Hotspot Shield VPN Usable speeds with a free option. Review Source Gede Ananda A. Chief Executive Officer Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Shield your location with Hotspot VPN" April 23, 2021 4.0 I've been using Hotspot Shield almost for 3 months now, the monthly pricing so affordable, even for college students like me. Definitely helped me do protect my daily internet activity, helped me a lot to browse Reddit since it's blocked in my country. I use this app on PC and Android without any problem. Pros The clean user interface, I like it a lot, especially on Android. Wide range of servers users can choose from. Gaming compatibility with low ping and it's cheap, even students can afford this. Cons The free/trial version needs some rework, because the last time I use it on the free version, the servers always led me to Middle east countries like Iran, and all the google results becoming Arabic. Sometimes the Cloudflare always asking me for Captcha because Cloudflare reports that I have a huge amount of traffic issues coming from my IP. Review Source BK Burak K. Graduate student International Trade and Development Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best VPN services in the market" October 28, 2019 5.0 When I am in Turkey, I mostly use it to unblock some websites, and, when I am not, I use it mainly for security purposes. Pros What I like the most about Hotspot Shield are the design of the user interface and the functionality of the browser extension. Hotspot Shield offers much more than what you expect from a VPN service, by providing lots of useful information about your connection and blockers to secure your activity and it does so through a cutting-edge but user-friendly interface. Cons There are mainly two things that I like the least about Hotspot Shield: First, the rather limited list of country servers that can be used and, second, the monthly price of the premium account. Review Source HA Hakob A. Applications Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A fast and reliable VPN service" December 20, 2022 5.0 I used Hotspot Shield VPN for nearly a year and I was extremely satisfied with its reliability. I always had a stable and fast connection, no matter where I was setting my connection location. It has a user friendly interface and an advanced encryption for safe browsing. Pros 1\. Quick and secure connection to the servers and fast browsing.2. Simple and clean interface.3. Support of multiple devices Cons 1\. To unlock all the features, a subscription is required, which is more expensive compared to other VPN services.2. Some countries do not allow it so it simply doesn't work there (of course this is not the issue of the service but rather the specific government issue) Review Source EE Eslam E. Electrical Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great VPN service" October 22, 2021 4.0 Overall, Nord VPN is a pretty decent VPN service. It offers great speed for a competitive price. Pros The app offers a great variety of countries and servers to connect to. It offers a 7-day free trial period, so you decide if you really want to subscribe. It allows me to bypass geographical restrictions to access some websites in the United States. The speed is very decent and it doesn't slow down your internet. Cons The main disadvantage of this VPN is that it is not compatible with Netflix and other streaming services. It sometimes disconnects and then reconnects randomly. Review Source kR karen R. makeup artist Cosmetics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy and Fast " May 2, 2020 5.0 Pros This app is always one of my #1 apps to go to when i need hotspot VPN especially at school when you use their WiFi it blocked off some of the social apps but with this app on your phone turned on there's nothing that's being blocked. Cons There's nothing bad to say about this app but besides that sometimes its kind of slow but it just a lottle lag and then it gets going faster. Review Source Osarumwense I. Assistant Director Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Hotspot Shield, Premium subscription Not Worth It." May 26, 2021 2.0 I expected more than I got from Hotspot Shield. It wasn't a good experience. Pros With its excellent connection speeds, useful Netflix unblocking power, Hotspot Shield has the ability to make you want to fall in love with it. Simple interface and easy to navigate. Cons The amount of annoying ads deliver to your device so you can use its free service is appalling. This should be looked into. Recently, it's not connecting properly. The connection failures should be looked into. It is very difficult to login most times. Even after paying for premium service, the account still remains basic with no premium access. These shortcomings should be addressed. Review Source JJ Jareth J. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great VPN and anything else" January 11, 2022 4.0 My experience was really great, but i might be better. Pros The VPN in this software it´s absolutely useful, i really like that is easy to use and i really like that everybody can understand it. Cons I think it´s not a problem, but something that can make better this software it´s add some new functions and tools to navigate safe in the internet. Review Source AS Amin S. Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Was good before!" May 25, 2021 1.0 It was a good app but the protocol used by the app is not working anymore in my country. Pros This app is user friendly and easy to use. It also has some options for experienced users. Cons The app does not work anymore in my country. I have to switch to other VPN apps although I used this app more than 2 years. Review Source MA Md A. Operations Manager Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hotspot shield review" March 22, 2022 4.0 Overall Hotspot shield is a good free VPN with good speeds. There main con is that I am unsure giving them my personal data due to their track record. Pros It is one of the best free VPNs. It provides good coverage and even better speeds. I have found that for myself this is the fasted VPN that is free of charge. It is also very user freindly. Cons I do not feel one hundred percent safe giving my data to hotspot shield. They have had data breaches before along with the fact they most likely sell data. Review Source Md Forhadul Islam S. Sales Executive Hospitality Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy To Connect" October 18, 2020 4.0 Pros Hotspot Shield VPN is a very friendly user interface. it easy to understand. The most attractive part of Hotspot Shield is easy to connect without a buffer. Without creating an account you are easily collected the VPN and Use on High-Speed Internet on your restricted website. Cons Hotspot Shield VPN gets the Grant access to the device. I think Hotspot Shield team should work on this part. For this reason, the app is open in the background, and the battery is consumed a lot. Review Source Jeremy S. Pipefitter Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Wouldn’t download " March 13, 2020 3.0 Pros That it was fairly cheap and when worked worked great Cons The constant disconnections and wouldn’t autostart Review Source Mohamed A. ESH Officer Mining & Metals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "EASY VPN app" October 4, 2019 3.0 Pros it is easy to use and has a free version. Cons It is not stable and speed is not great. Review Source ZA Zech A. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great VPN" April 6, 2021 5.0 Overall I would suggest this software to anyone looking for a VPN. Pros I have been shopping around for a VPN for some time and finally gave this a try. I enjoy it and like the added security this affords me. Cons It does at times interfere with normal internet activity such as streaming but a lot of that is to be expected with a VPN. Review Source Mafalda C. Freelancer Management Consulting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Worked the best " December 18, 2019 5.0 This VPN was the best in allowing me to stay in touch and work while travelling. Pros I had not heard of this VPN, while I had heard a lot about others, I was recommended by friends to get this one for my trip to China. I got one more VPN just to be safe and Hotspot Shield was the best one. Cons Not much to say since my use of it was not extensive and it worked well for me. Probably it would be great if it was available for other operating systems. Review Source AW Annelies W. Freelancer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Works great!" January 5, 2021 5.0 I couldn't access a site that I needed for research purposes, but could access it just fine with Hotspot Shield VPN. Pros I use the free version of VPN and it contains all of the features I need. It's very easy to use and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for free or cheap VPN software but still has good quality. Cons Only one location to choose from when you use the free version. I wish there would be several other locations available. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Developer Engineer Consumer Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "It allows you to see some content but with limited countries " June 8, 2022 3.0 Pros the free version is easy to use, but only the professional version gives you unlimited data and country selection Cons In the free version, you can only pick up some places in the US or Europe and sometimes it doesn't hide very well your IP Review Source ME Mohamed E. Pediatric register Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Vpn helps in internet acess" April 4, 2024 5.0 Pros Its fast and secure way of internet browsing Cons Cost is high but still better price for good service Review Source VK Victor K. CEO Music Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "I Love Hotspot Shield" May 25, 2021 5.0 Pros I loved the way it hides itself on a mac. Being completely transparent in the workflow Cons Honestly. Almost nothing. It's the perfect VPN software Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Finance Analyst Oil & Energy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A decent hotspot software" June 29, 2021 4.0 Using Hostpot Shield VPN has been a decent experience. I had some reliability issues. Pros Hotspot Shield VPN provides decent quality VPN connection for private browsing. Also it allows to open websites which are normally blocked or filtered in your country. You can choose servers among a list of countries you want to join. Cons Connection gets lost frequently. Even paid version is not as reliable as some of the competing products. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [VPN](https://www.capterra.com/vpn-software/)[Encryption](https://www.capterra.com/encryption-software/)