create_ap Alternatives
create_ap is described as '- 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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to create_ap for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, BSD and Windows Phone apps. The best create_ap alternative is Connectify Hotspot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Router Plus or AndroidWifi. Other great apps like create_ap are mHotspot, Virtual Wifi Router Version 2, Winhotspot and Maryfi.
Connectify Hotspot
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo28 Connectify Hotspot alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
- - Connectify Hotspot is the most popular Windows alternative to create_ap.
- - Connectify Hotspot is the most popular commercial alternative to create_ap.
Connectify Hotspot Features
Virtual Router Plus
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo28 Virtual Router Plus alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Windows
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.
- - Virtual Router Plus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to create_ap.
Virtual Router Plus Features
WarningChrome blocks download from official site. Use Sourceforge download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualrouterpl/
AndroidWifi
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo25 AndroidWifi alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- Android
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.
- - AndroidWifi is the most popular Android alternative to create_ap.
AndroidWifi Features
mHotspot
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo24 mHotspot alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- Android
mHotspot is a completely free software which converts your windows 7 & 8 laptop into a virtual wifi router and creates a secure wifi hotspot.
mHotspot Features
BundlewareThe installer contains Opencandy. If you want to install it, DECLINE all the other softwares in all the steps of the downloader.
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo26 Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features
WarningThe installer version is bundled with a malware toolbar. The simple version WITHOUT the installer is clean: download it.
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
Winhotspot Features
Warningmay 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
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...
Maryfi Features
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.
- - hostapd is the most popular Linux alternative to create_ap.
Comments about hostapd as a Alternative to create_ap
WiFi Hotspot and that's it! no detailed statistics like Connectify Hotspot...
0Wifi 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.
WifiSpot Features
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linux-router
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo12 linux-router alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Linux
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.
linux-router Features
Hotspot
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo22 Hotspot alternatives- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
- Windows Mobile
- Windows Phone
Turn on the portable WiFi Hotspot feature with a single touch. 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.Available on Windows 10 Mobile and PC.
Hotspot Features
Netify Jump
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo22 Netify Jump alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Netify Jump is a software-based system that effectively transforms your computer into a WiFi router and/or repeater.
Netify Jump Features