Free Hotspot Shield Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Hotspot Shield for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Linux alternative is Proton VPN, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Hotspot Shield and many of them are free and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Linux alternatives to Hotspot Shield are Windscribe, 1.1.1.1, RiseupVPN and Outline VPN.

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Hotspot Shield alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for VPN Clients or Proxy Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free, Opera and Linux + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Hotspot Shield.
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  1. Proton VPN icon

    Proton VPN

     482 likes

    Proton VPN provides Swiss-based online security with a high-speed network, free version, and advanced features like VPN Accelerator, AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy, and support for platforms including PCs and smartphones, enabling content access globally.

    234 Proton VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    It open source and built by a privacy focused company

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    • Proton VPN is Freemium and Open SourceHotspot Shield is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Proton VPN is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightHotspot Shield is not according to our users
  2. Windscribe icon

    Windscribe

     172 likes

    Windscribe is a desktop application and browser extension that work together to block ads and trackers, restore access to blocked content and help you safeguard your privacy online.

    219 Windscribe alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  4. 1.1.1.1 icon

    1.1.1.1

     99 likes

    Designed by CloudFlare, this DNS resolver focuses on speed and privacy, ensuring no user data is sold. Mobile apps extend protections with WARP VPN, enhancing browsing security, performance, and offering anti-malware features. Aimed at tech-savvy and general audiences alike.

    76 1.1.1.1 alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    RiseupVPN

     40 likes

    Riseup offers Personal VPN service for censorship circumvention, location anonymization and traffic encryption. To make this possible, it sends all your internet traffic through an encrypted connection to riseup.net, where it then goes out onto the public internet.

    118 RiseupVPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Snapcraft
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  7. Outline VPN icon

    Outline VPN

     29 likes

    Journalists need safe access to information to research issues, communicate with sources, and report the news. Outline lets news organizations easily provide their network safer access to the open internet.

    190 Outline VPN alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Homebrew
    • F-Droid
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  8. V2Ray icon

    V2Ray

     13 likes

    A platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions.

    174 V2Ray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Go (Programming Language)
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  10. ZoogVPN icon

    ZoogVPN

     4 likes

    Experience fast, secure online browsing with ZoogVPN. Enjoy ad-free service, military-grade encryption, access to geo-restricted content, high-speed streaming, and robust privacy protection. Connect to high-speed servers in multiple countries and protect your identity online.

    89 ZoogVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Geph icon

    Geph

     7 likes

    Most VPNs and anti-censorship tools only rely on keeping a low profile to avoid blocking. Even worse, you never know which providers you can trust.

    89 Geph alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Planet VPN icon

    Planet VPN

     42 likes

    Offers free VPN with no registration or personal data required, unlimited traffic, strict no-logs policy, strong military-grade encryption, high-speed servers, multi-platform compatibility, five free locations, browser security extension, and access to blocked websites or services worldwide.

    32 Planet VPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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  13. SetupVPN icon

    SetupVPN

     3 likes

    Bypass any website that has been blocked by your government, school or company with just single click. SetupVPN comes with UNLIMITED bandwidth and it is completely FREE for everyone!

    139 SetupVPN alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  14. sshuttle icon

    sshuttle

     19 likes

    sshuttle: where transparent proxy meets VPN meets ssh sshuttle is the only program that solves the following common case:

    Your client machine (or router) is Linux, FreeBSD, or MacOS.

    You have access to a remote network via ssh.

    You don't necessarily have admin access on th.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Python
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  15. v2rayN icon

    v2rayN

     7 likes

    This V2Ray client offers users the possibility to navigate the web more privately, thanks to the tool allowing configuration for Socks, VMess, and other such protocols.

    32 v2rayN alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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