Tether Alternatives

Tether is described as 'Application that allows you to access the Internet on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage through your smartphone's data plan. No more WiFi hotspots, extra data plans or costly Air Cards! One license (29.95 $) is valid for tethering with multiple PCs' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to Tether for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Blackberry apps. The best Tether alternative is PdaNet, which is free. Other great apps like Tether are TetherMe, EasyTether, Wireless Tether for Root Users and MyWi.

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Tether alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
  1. PdaNet icon
     41 likes

    PdaNet 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.

    8 PdaNet alternatives
    On iPhone
    Android (1)
    Android (2)

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Cydia

    PdaNet Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Jailbreak required
    PdaNet iconTether Icon

    PdaNet VS Tether

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    • PdaNet is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Tether.

    • PdaNet is the most popular free alternative to Tether.

    • PdaNet is Freemium and ProprietaryTether is Paid and Proprietary
  2. TetherMe icon
     12 likes

    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.

    7 TetherMe alternatives
    TetherMe screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    TetherMe Features

    1.  Jailbreak required
    TetherMe iconTether Icon

    TetherMe VS Tether

    Is TetherMe a good alternative to Tether?
     
    • TetherMe is the most popular iPad alternative to Tether.

    • TetherMe is the most popular commercial alternative to Tether.

    • TetherMe is Paid and ProprietaryTether is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. EasyTether icon
     2 likes

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

    7 EasyTether alternatives
    EasyTether screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire

    EasyTether Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  USB tether
    EasyTether iconTether Icon

    EasyTether VS Tether

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    Comments about EasyTether as an Alternative to Tether
     
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    does not work with certain distributions

    Negative commentMar 31, 2017
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    • EasyTether is the most popular Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Tether.

    • EasyTether is Freemium and ProprietaryTether is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Wireless Tether for Root Users icon
     7 likes

    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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Wireless Tether for Root Users Features

    1.  Root required
    Wireless Tether for Root Users iconTether Icon

    Wireless Tether for Root Users VS Tether

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

    • Wireless Tether for Root Users is Free and Open SourceTether is Paid and Proprietary
  5. MyWi icon
     19 likes

    Create a WiFi hotspot with a press of a finger! Wherever you are - you can connect your laptop or other mobile device to the 3G connection of your jailbroken iPhone or iPad. You may also share your 3G connection via USB cable or Bluetooth.

    6 MyWi alternatives
    MyWi screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    MyWi Features

    1.  WiFi Signal Measurement
    2.  USB tether
    3.  Jailbreak required
    MyWi iconTether Icon

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  6. Hotspotio icon
     1 like

    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.

    8 Hotspotio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Discontinued

    Discontinued. Website and Facebook pages are completely dead.

    Hotspotio iconTether Icon

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  7. iPhoneModem icon
     2 likes

    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.

    7 iPhoneModem alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone

    iPhoneModem Features

    1.  Jailbreak required
    iPhoneModem iconTether Icon

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