Linux Wifi Hotspot AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like Linux Wifi Hotspot

Linux Wifi Hotspot is described as '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)' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Linux Wifi Hotspot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, F-Droid, SaaS and iPhone apps. The best Linux Wifi Hotspot alternative is NetSpot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 or VPN Hotspot. Other great apps like Linux Wifi Hotspot are Connectify Hotspot, Neptune Networks, Virtual Router Plus and AndroidWifi.

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  1. NetSpot icon
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    NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.

    47 NetSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
    • NetSpot is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Linux Wifi Hotspot.

    • NetSpot is the most popular commercial alternative to Linux Wifi Hotspot.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryLinux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Neptune Networks is Paid and ProprietaryLinux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    26 Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is the most popular free alternative to Linux Wifi Hotspot.

    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is Free and ProprietaryLinux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open Source
  4. VPN Hotspot icon
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    Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater! (root required) - Mygod/VPNHotspot

    14 VPN Hotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • VPN Hotspot is the most popular Open Source alternative to Linux Wifi Hotspot.

    • VPN Hotspot is Free and Open SourceLinux Wifi Hotspot is also Free and Open Source
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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
     
  6. AndroidWifi icon
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    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.

    25 AndroidWifi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  7. mHotspot icon
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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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    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
     
  9. Winhotspot icon
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    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Maryfi icon
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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