PdaNet AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like PdaNet

PdaNet is described as 'Turns your smartphone into a true WiFi router for your computer (MAC or PC), and allows your laptop to go online wirelessly through the 3G network' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are seven alternatives to PdaNet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac and Linux apps. The best PdaNet alternative is EasyTether, which is free. Other great apps like PdaNet are TetherMe, Maryfi, Wireless Tether for Root Users and Winhotspot.

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  1. EasyTether icon

    EasyTether

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    Carrier-independent tethering for Android and BlackBerry smartphones. EasyTether supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux computers and Android tablets. Works over USB and Bluetooth.

    6 EasyTether alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Almost everyone thinks EasyTether is a great PdaNet alternative.

    • EasyTether is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to PdaNet.

    • EasyTether is the most popular free alternative to PdaNet.

    • EasyTether is Freemium and ProprietaryPdaNet is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    TetherMe

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    TetherMe enables the native tethering feature on all jailbroken iPhones and 3G iPads, so that you can tether your 3G connection for free. It works by telling the iPhone to allow tethering on any APN that is used for iPhone data.

    6 TetherMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • TetherMe is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to PdaNet.

    • TetherMe is the most popular commercial alternative to PdaNet.

    • TetherMe is Paid and ProprietaryPdaNet is Freemium and Proprietary
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Wireless Tether for Root Users icon

    Wireless Tether for Root Users

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    This program enables tethering (via wifi and bluetooth) for "rooted" Android phones. With Wireless Tether, your laptops and other devices can connect to your phone's 3G or 2G connection over WiFi.

    6 Wireless Tether for Root Users alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     

    • Wireless Tether for Root Users is the most popular Open Source alternative to PdaNet.

    • Wireless Tether for Root Users is Free and Open SourcePdaNet is Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Winhotspot as an Alternative to PdaNet
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    It is a wifi sharing of the modem, not to share the mobile data from a smartphone

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Winhotspot is Free and ProprietaryPdaNet is Freemium and Proprietary
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    iPhoneModem

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    iPhoneModem enables you to share the Internet connection of your iPhone with your Mac or PC. It's a small and simple application that anyone can use in a few seconds.

    6 iPhoneModem alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
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    Hotspotio

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    Hotspotio is a slick Android application that allows you to share and connect to WIFI connections with your Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin connections in return for favors.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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