Hotspot AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like Hotspot
Hotspot is described as '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' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hotspot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Hotspot alternative is Connectify Hotspot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 or Linux Wifi Hotspot. Other great apps like Hotspot are create_ap, Virtual Router Plus, AndroidWifi and mHotspot.
- Wi-Fi 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.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Connectify Hotspot Features
- Wi-Fi Sharing
Connectify Hotspot VS Hotspot
Is Connectify Hotspot a good alternative to Hotspot? - 17 likes26 Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features
- Portable
WarningThe installer version is bundled with a malware toolbar. The simple version WITHOUT the installer is clean: download it.
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 VS Hotspot
Is this a good alternative to Hotspot? - 3 likes28 Linux Wifi Hotspot alternatives
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).
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
Linux Wifi Hotspot Features
- Wi-Fi Sharing
- Graphical User Interface
- User friendly
- Wireless
Linux Wifi Hotspot VS Hotspot
Is Linux Wifi Hotspot a good alternative to Hotspot? - 11 likes13 create_ap alternatives
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
create_ap Features
- Command line interface
- Wi-Fi Sharing
- Wireless
create_ap VS Hotspot
Is create_ap a good alternative to Hotspot? - 18 likes29 Virtual Router Plus alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Virtual Router Plus Features
- Portable
WarningChrome blocks download from official site. Use Sourceforge download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualrouterpl/
Virtual Router Plus VS Hotspot
Is Virtual Router Plus a good alternative to Hotspot? - 44 likes25 AndroidWifi alternatives
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 VS Hotspot
Is AndroidWifi a good alternative to Hotspot? - 19 likes25 mHotspot alternatives
mHotspot is a completely free software which converts your windows 7 & 8 laptop into a virtual wifi router and creates a secure wifi hotspot.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
mHotspot Features
- Portable
- Wi-Fi Sharing
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mHotspot VS Hotspot
Is mHotspot a good alternative to Hotspot? - 30 likes67 Winhotspot alternatives
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Winhotspot Features
- Portable
- Wireless
- Jira integration
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
Winhotspot VS Hotspot
Is Winhotspot a good alternative to Hotspot? - 8 likes29 Maryfi alternatives
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
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Maryfi Features
- Wireless
Maryfi VS Hotspot
Is Maryfi a good alternative to Hotspot? - 6 likes18 hostapd alternatives
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 VS Hotspot
Is hostapd a good alternative to Hotspot? - 7 likes46 Virtual WiFi Hotspot alternatives
Virtual Wifi Hotspot is a free software router for Windows based system running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.
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Virtual WiFi Hotspot VS Hotspot
Is Virtual WiFi Hotspot a good alternative to Hotspot? - 6 likes27 WifiSpot alternatives
Wifi 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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
WifiSpot Features
- Wi-Fi Sharing
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