Free Wifi HotSpot AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like Wifi HotSpot

The best free alternative to Wifi HotSpot is TetherFuseNet, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Wifi HotSpot and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Wifi HotSpot are Virtual Wifi Router Version 2, Linux Wifi Hotspot, Virtual Router Plus and WiFi Map — Free Passwords.

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  1. TetherFuseNet works by creating a Wi-Fi Direct legacy group and an HTTP proxy server. Other devices can connect to the broadcasted Wi-Fi network, and connect to the Internet by setting the proxy server settings to the server created by TetherFuseNet.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. It can turn your Windows 7 PC (when equipped with a WiFi card) into a WiFi router. Windows 7 has an option to create AdHoc networks but devices like phones and tablets will not be able to connect to this network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
     
  3. Feature-rich wifi hotspot creator for Linux which provides both GUI and command-line interface. It is also able to create a hotspot using the same wifi card which is connected to an AP already ( Similar to Windows 10).

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    • Linux
     
  4. Improvements from Virtual Router :

    • Works on Windows 8 and Windows 2012
    • Solved the problem of "Virtual router could not be started"
    • No installation needed
    • Do not start background service so anything is under your control.
    29 Virtual Router Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
     
  5. Connect to WiFi passwords for FREE internet access all over the world!

    The most popular WiFi application

    *** TOP 1 in 50 countries *** TOP 1 in Travel category in 100 countries *** Contains to 100 million WiFi hotspots!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. mHotspot icon
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    mHotspot is a completely free software which converts your windows 7 & 8 laptop into a virtual wifi router and creates a secure wifi hotspot.

    24 mHotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  7. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector is a powerful tool for managing and troubleshooting the Wi-Fi on a Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, or 7 laptop. Built in tests enable you to characterize the integrity and performance of your Wi-Fi connection. Applications include:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Winhotspot icon
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    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  9. Maryfi icon
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    Maryfi is a free and easy to use software router for Windows 7 computers. With Maryfi, users can wirelessly share any Internet connection: a cable modem, a cellular card, or even another Wi-Fi network. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices including laptops, smart phones, music players...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. Omnify Hotspot is the best virtual router software to turn your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot and repeater.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  11. Virtual Wifi Hotspot is a free software router for Windows based system running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning

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    • Windows
     
  12. WifiSpot icon
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    Wifi hotspot will turn your wifi enabled Windows 7 laptop or PC into a virtual router that will let other wireless devices such as, laptops, smartphones, PDAs, tablet-pcs, Ipads, PS3 etc connect to your PC and use its internet connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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