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

The best open source alternative to Connectify Hotspot is create_ap. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Connectify Hotspot and seven of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Connectify Hotspot are Virtual Router Plus, VPN Hotspot, hostapd and Linux Wifi Hotspot.

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. 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
     
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  5. 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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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    A bash script to set Linux as router (NAT) in one command. Provide Internet, or create Wifi hotspot. Support transparent proxy (redsocks). Support IPv6. Restore in one command or by control-c. Forked from create_ap.

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    • Linux
     
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