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, Web-based, F-Droid and Mac 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 Virtual Router Plus. Other great apps like Linux Wifi Hotspot are Connectify Hotspot, Neptune Networks, AndroidWifi and mHotspot.

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Linux Wifi Hotspot alternatives page was last updated Nov 28, 2023
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    NetSpot

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

    46 NetSpot alternatives
    Free WLAN Site Survey Software for Mac

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    NetSpot Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Integrated Virus scanner
    3.  Nearby Scan
    4.  Visual Wi-Fi map
    5.  WiFi Signal Measurement
    6.  Network Scanner
    7.  Wireless
    8.  Ip trace
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    • NetSpot is the most popular Windows & Mac 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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    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.

    29 Connectify Hotspot alternatives
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    • Windows

    Connectify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
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  4. Neptune Networks icon
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    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.

    17 Neptune Networks alternatives
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • 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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    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2

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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
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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Windows

    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features

    1.  Portable
    Warning

    The installer version is bundled with a malware toolbar. The simple version WITHOUT the installer is clean: download it.

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    • 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
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Windows

    Virtual Router Plus Features

    1.  Portable
    Warning

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

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    • Virtual Router Plus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Linux Wifi Hotspot.

    • Virtual Router Plus is Free and Open SourceLinux Wifi Hotspot is also Free and Open Source
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    AndroidWifi

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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
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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
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    • AndroidWifi is the most popular Android alternative to Linux Wifi Hotspot.

    • AndroidWifi is Free and ProprietaryLinux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open Source
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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.

    25 mHotspot alternatives
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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android

    mHotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    Bundleware

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

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    VPN Hotspot

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    Share your VPN connection over hotspot or repeater! (root required) - Mygod/VPNHotspot

    14 VPN Hotspot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. Omnify Hotspot icon
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    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.

    17 Omnify Hotspot alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Omnify Hotspot Features

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

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    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    67 Winhotspot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winhotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wireless
    3. JIRA icon  Jira integration
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    Warning

    may 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

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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
    Maryfi screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Maryfi Features

    1.  Wireless
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  14. Virtual WiFi Hotspot icon
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    Virtual WiFi Hotspot

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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.

    46 Virtual WiFi Hotspot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Warning

    Malware

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