Connectify Hotspot Alternatives

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 app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Connectify Hotspot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, BSD and Windows Phone. The best alternative is mHotspot, which is free. Other great apps like Connectify Hotspot are Tanaza, AndroidWifi, create_ap and Virtual Wifi Router Version 2.

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mHotspot
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
Android
24 alternatives to mHotspot
mHotspot is a completely free software which converts your windows 7 & 8 laptop into a virtual wifi router and creates a secure wifi hotspot.
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mHotspot Features
1. PortablemHotspot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Wi-Fi SharingmHotspot can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
Bundleware
The installer contains Opencandy. If you want to install it, DECLINE all the other softwares in all the steps of the downloader.

mHotspot vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think mHotspot is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
Tanaza
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Paid • Proprietary
Software as a Service (SaaS)
32 alternatives to Tanaza
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...
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Tanaza Features
Built-in editor
Wireless
Cloud based
Data visualization
Coupon Codes
Tanaza vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think Tanaza is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
AndroidWifi
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
Android
25 alternatives to AndroidWifi
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.
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AndroidWifi Features
Change hotspot location
AndroidWifi vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think AndroidWifi is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
create_ap
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Free • Open Source
Linux
12 alternatives to create_ap
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
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create_ap Features
1. Command line interfacecreate_ap either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Wi-Fi Sharingcreate_ap can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
Wireless
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create_ap vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think create_ap is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
26 alternatives to Virtual Wifi Router Version 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.
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Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features
1. PortableVirtual Wifi Router Version 2 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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 vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
VPN Hotspot
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Free • Open Source
Android
F-Droid
14 alternatives to VPN Hotspot
Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater! (root required) - Mygod/VPNHotspot

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Maryfi
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
29 alternatives to Maryfi
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...
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Maryfi Features
Wireless
Maryfi vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think Maryfi is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
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Works on Windows 7 with no problems
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Linux Wifi Hotspot
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Free • Open Source
Linux
27 alternatives to Linux Wifi Hotspot
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 Wifi Hotspot Features
1. Wi-Fi SharingLinux Wifi Hotspot can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
Graphical User Interface
User friendly
Wireless
Linux Wifi Hotspot vs Connectify Hotspot
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It can create virtual wifi hotspot using the same wifi card which is connected to an internet source just like connectify on windows PC
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Winhotspot
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
65 alternatives to Winhotspot
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
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Winhotspot Features
1. PortableWinhotspot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Wireless
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 vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think Winhotspot is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.
hostapd
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Free • Open Source
Linux
BSD
19 alternatives to hostapd
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.

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hostapd vs Connectify Hotspot
Most users think hostapd is a great alternative to Connectify Hotspot.