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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    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.

    29 Connectify Hotspot alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Connectify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    Connectify Hotspot VS HostedNetworkStarter

     
    • 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
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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.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Neptune Networks VS HostedNetworkStarter

     
    • Neptune Networks is the most popular SaaS alternative to HostedNetworkStarter.

    • Neptune Networks is Paid and ProprietaryHostedNetworkStarter is Free and Proprietary
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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.
    30 Virtual Router Plus alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Warning

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

    Virtual Router Plus Features

    1.  Portable

    Virtual Router Plus VS HostedNetworkStarter

     
    • 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 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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Bundleware

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

    mHotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    mHotspot VS HostedNetworkStarter

     
    • mHotspot is the most popular Android alternative to HostedNetworkStarter.

    • mHotspot is Free and ProprietaryHostedNetworkStarter is also Free and Proprietary
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    Omnify Hotspot is the best virtual router software to turn your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot and repeater.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Omnify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Wireless

    Omnify Hotspot VS HostedNetworkStarter

     
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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...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Maryfi Features

    1.  Wireless

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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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone

    Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Wi-Fi Direct
    3.  Wireless
    4.  LAN

    Hotspot VS HostedNetworkStarter

     
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