HostedNetworkStarter AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like HostedNetworkStarter

HostedNetworkStarter is described as 'Simple tool for Windows 7 and later that allows you to easily create a wifi hotspot with your wireless network adapter, using the Wifi hosted network feature of Windows operating system' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are seven alternatives to HostedNetworkStarter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Windows Mobile, Android, Windows Phone and Steam apps. The best HostedNetworkStarter alternative is Connectify Hotspot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Router Plus or mHotspot. Other great apps like HostedNetworkStarter are Neptune Networks, Omnify Hotspot, Maryfi and Hotspot.

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  1. Connectify Hotspot icon

    Connectify Hotspot

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    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.

    28 Connectify Hotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Connectify Hotspot is the most popular Windows alternative to HostedNetworkStarter.

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

    • Connectify Hotspot is Paid and ProprietaryHostedNetworkStarter is Free and Proprietary
  2. Neptune Networks icon

    Neptune Networks

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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.

    16 Neptune Networks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Neptune Networks is the most popular SaaS alternative to HostedNetworkStarter.

    • Neptune Networks is Paid and ProprietaryHostedNetworkStarter is Free and Proprietary
  4. Virtual Router Plus icon

    Virtual Router Plus

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    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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Virtual Router Plus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HostedNetworkStarter.

    • Virtual Router Plus is Free and Open SourceHostedNetworkStarter is Free and Proprietary
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    mHotspot

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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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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    • mHotspot is the most popular Android alternative to HostedNetworkStarter.

    • mHotspot is Free and ProprietaryHostedNetworkStarter is also Free and Proprietary
  6. Omnify Hotspot icon

    Omnify Hotspot

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Maryfi

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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...

    29 Maryfi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Hotspot icon

    Hotspot

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
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