Virtual Router Plus AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like Virtual Router Plus

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

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Virtual Router Plus alternatives page was last updated Nov 28, 2023
  1. Connectify Hotspot icon
     136 likes

    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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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Connectify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    Connectify Hotspot iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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    Is Connectify Hotspot a good alternative to Virtual Router Plus?
     
    • Connectify Hotspot is the most popular Windows alternative to Virtual Router Plus.

    • Connectify Hotspot is the most popular commercial alternative to Virtual Router Plus.

    • Connectify Hotspot is Paid and ProprietaryVirtual Router Plus is Free and Open Source
  2. Neptune Networks icon
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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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    License model

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Neptune Networks iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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    • Neptune Networks is the most popular SaaS alternative to Virtual Router Plus.

    • Neptune Networks is Paid and ProprietaryVirtual Router Plus is Free and Open Source
  3. Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 icon
     17 likes

    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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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 VS Virtual Router Plus

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    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is the most popular free alternative to Virtual Router Plus.

    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is Free and ProprietaryVirtual Router Plus is Free and Open Source
  4. Linux Wifi Hotspot icon
     3 likes

    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).

    28 Linux Wifi Hotspot alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Linux Wifi Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Wireless
    Linux Wifi Hotspot iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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

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

    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open SourceVirtual Router Plus is also Free and Open Source
  5.  11 likes

    create_ap - This script creates a NATed or Bridged WiFi Access Point. The create_ap script combines hostapd, dnsmasq and iptables to create a Bridged/NATed Access Point

    13 create_ap alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    create_ap Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Wireless
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    Comments about create_ap as an Alternative to Virtual Router Plus
     
    Guest

    simply makes all the commands you have to do with dnsmasq in one simple command, it is perfect to create and manage a virtual router on linux.

    Positive commentFeb 14, 2017
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    • create_ap is Free and Open SourceVirtual Router Plus is also Free and Open Source
  6. AndroidWifi icon
     44 likes

    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
    AndroidWifi screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    AndroidWifi iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

    AndroidWifi VS Virtual Router Plus

    Is AndroidWifi a good alternative to Virtual Router Plus?
     
    • AndroidWifi is the most popular Android alternative to Virtual Router Plus.

    • AndroidWifi is Free and ProprietaryVirtual Router Plus is Free and Open Source
  7. mHotspot icon
     19 likes

    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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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

    mHotspot iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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  8. VPN Hotspot icon
     3 likes

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

    14 VPN Hotspot alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    VPN Hotspot iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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  9. Omnify Hotspot icon
     2 likes

    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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Omnify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Wireless
    Omnify Hotspot iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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  10. Winhotspot icon
     30 likes

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winhotspot Features

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

    Winhotspot iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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  11. Maryfi icon
     8 likes

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Maryfi Features

    1.  Wireless
    Maryfi iconVirtual Router Plus Icon

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  12.  6 likes

    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.

    18 hostapd alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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