SeventhGate Alternatives
SeventhGate is described as 'enables Windows 7 and Server 2008R2 computers with wireless network card to turn into simple wireless routers. SeventhGate waits in system tray for You to start the network. If no longer needed, just turn it off and let Your machine free up all the resources' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SeventhGate for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Android Tablet and BSD. The best alternative is Connectify Hotspot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Router Plus or Linux Wifi Hotspot. Other great apps like SeventhGate are AndroidWifi, Virtual Wifi Router Version 2, Maryfi and Winhotspot.
Connectify Hotspot
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo28 alternatives to Connectify Hotspot- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
Connectify Hotspot Features
Virtual Router Plus
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo28 alternatives to Virtual Router Plus- Free • Open Source
- Windows
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.
Virtual Router Plus Features
WarningChrome blocks download from official site. Use Sourceforge download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualrouterpl/
Linux Wifi Hotspot
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo27 alternatives to Linux Wifi Hotspot- Free • Open Source
- Linux
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).
Linux Wifi Hotspot Features
AndroidWifi
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Proprietary
25 alternatives to AndroidWifi- Windows
- Android
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 Features
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo26 alternatives to Virtual Wifi Router Version 2- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features
WarningThe installer version is bundled with a malware toolbar. The simple version WITHOUT the installer is clean: download it.
Maryfi
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo29 alternatives to Maryfi- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
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...
Maryfi Features
Winhotspot
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo66 alternatives to Winhotspot- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
Winhotspot Features
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
hostapd
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
19 alternatives to hostapd- Linux
- BSD
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.
Virtual WiFi Hotspot
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo46 alternatives to Virtual WiFi Hotspot- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
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.
WarningMalware
SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo22 alternatives to SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Wifi capability is built into Windows 7, but may be less user-friendly to enable without software like this.
BundlewareBe careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/