Connectify Hotspot AlternativesTop Wi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like Connectify Hotspot

Connectify Hotspot is described as 'With Connectify Hotspot, you can transform your PC into a real WiFi hotspot, and share your computer’s Internet connection as Wi-Fi with any other PC or mobile device' and is a very popular Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Connectify Hotspot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Web-based and F-Droid apps. The best Connectify Hotspot alternative is mHotspot, which is free. Other great apps like Connectify Hotspot are Tanaza, AndroidWifi, Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 and Neptune Networks.

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Connectify Hotspot alternatives page was last updated Nov 28, 2023
  1. mHotspot icon
     19 likes

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

    25 mHotspot alternatives
    mHotspot screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    mHotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    Bundleware

    The installer contains Opencandy. If you want to install it, DECLINE all the other softwares in all the steps of the downloader.

    mHotspot iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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    • Most users think mHotspot is a great Connectify Hotspot alternative.

    • mHotspot is the most popular Windows & Android alternative to Connectify Hotspot.

    • mHotspot is the most popular free alternative to Connectify Hotspot.

    • mHotspot is Free and ProprietaryConnectify Hotspot is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Tanaza icon
     4 likes

    Tanaza, an Italian company, developed an intuitive and responsive cloud-based management software for IT professionals to operate Wi-Fi networks. At the core of Tanaza's technology is TanazaOS, a powerful Linux-based Operating System compatible with multiple wireless access...

    31 Tanaza alternatives
    Tanaza screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Tanaza Features

    1.  Built-in editor
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Data visualization
    Tanaza iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

    Tanaza VS Connectify Hotspot

    Is Tanaza a good alternative to Connectify Hotspot?
     
    • Most users think Tanaza is a great Connectify Hotspot alternative.

    • Tanaza is the most popular SaaS alternative to Connectify Hotspot.

    • Tanaza is the most popular commercial alternative to Connectify Hotspot.

    • Tanaza is Paid and ProprietaryConnectify Hotspot is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. AndroidWifi icon
     44 likes

    Set of batch scripts that can be used on Windows 7 to share your wifi connection with any mobile device. This script is especially made for android mobile devices.

    25 AndroidWifi alternatives
    AndroidWifi screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    AndroidWifi iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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  4. Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 icon
     17 likes

    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.

    26 Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 alternatives
    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 screenshot 1
    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features

    1.  Portable
    Warning

    The installer version is bundled with a malware toolbar. The simple version WITHOUT the installer is clean: download it.

    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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  5. Neptune Networks icon
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    Starting your own ISP? BGP hobbyist? Announce your IP addresses to the rest of the internet, get a full routing table, all with benefits of high performance virtual routers.

    17 Neptune Networks alternatives
    Neptune Networks screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Neptune Networks iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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  6.  11 likes

    create_ap - This script creates a NATed or Bridged WiFi Access Point. The create_ap script combines hostapd, dnsmasq and iptables to create a Bridged/NATed Access Point

    13 create_ap alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    create_ap Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Wireless
    Connectify Hotspot Icon

    create_ap VS Connectify Hotspot

    Is create_ap a good alternative to Connectify Hotspot?
     
    • Most users think create_ap is a great Connectify Hotspot alternative.

    • create_ap is the most popular Linux alternative to Connectify Hotspot.

    • create_ap is the most popular Open Source alternative to Connectify Hotspot.

    • create_ap is Free and Open SourceConnectify Hotspot is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Linux Wifi Hotspot icon
     3 likes

    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).

    28 Linux Wifi Hotspot alternatives
    Linux Wifi Hotspot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Linux Wifi Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Wireless
    Linux Wifi Hotspot iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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    Comments about Linux Wifi Hotspot as an Alternative to Connectify Hotspot
     
    Guest

    It can create virtual wifi hotspot using the same wifi card which is connected to an internet source just like connectify on windows PC

    Positive commentAug 13, 2020
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    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open SourceConnectify Hotspot is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Maryfi icon
     8 likes

    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...

    29 Maryfi alternatives
    Maryfi screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Maryfi Features

    1.  Wireless
    Maryfi iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

    Maryfi VS Connectify Hotspot

    Is Maryfi a good alternative to Connectify Hotspot?
     
    Comments about Maryfi as an Alternative to Connectify Hotspot
     
    Guest

    Works on Windows 7 with no problems

    Positive commentSep 29, 2015
    1
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    Maryfi icon
    • Most users think Maryfi is a great Connectify Hotspot alternative.

    • Maryfi is Free and ProprietaryConnectify Hotspot is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Winhotspot icon
     30 likes

    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    67 Winhotspot alternatives
    Winhotspot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winhotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wireless
    3. JIRA icon  Jira integration
    Warning

    may contain malware such as : PUP.Optional.Adtool PUP.Optional.Somoto.A PUP.Optional.Somoto.A (x2) PUP.Optional.DeltaTB PUP.Optional.OpenCandy & may install itself in startup

    Winhotspot iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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  10.  6 likes

    hostapd is a user space daemon for access point and authentication servers. It implements IEEE 802.11 access point management, IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA2/EAP Authenticators, RADIUS client, EAP server, and RADIUS authentication server.

    18 hostapd alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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  11. Virtual Router Plus icon
     18 likes

    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
    Virtual Router Plus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Virtual Router Plus Features

    1.  Portable
    Warning

    Chrome blocks download from official site. Use Sourceforge download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualrouterpl/

    Virtual Router Plus iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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  12. VPN Hotspot icon
     3 likes

    Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater! (root required) - Mygod/VPNHotspot

    14 VPN Hotspot alternatives
    VPN Hotspot screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    VPN Hotspot iconConnectify Hotspot Icon

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