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

Virtual Router is described as 'Turns any Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2 computer into a Wifi hotspot using Windows 7 Wireless Hosted Network (Virtual Wifi) technology' and is a popular Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Virtual Router for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Web-based and Windows Mobile apps. The best Virtual Router 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 Virtual Router Plus. Other great apps like Virtual Router are AndroidWifi, create_ap, mHotspot and Maryfi.

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Virtual Router alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Connectify Hotspot icon

    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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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Connectify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    Connectify Hotspot VS Virtual Router

     

    • Most users think Connectify Hotspot is a great Virtual Router alternative.

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

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

    • Connectify Hotspot is Paid and ProprietaryVirtual Router is Free and Open Source
  2. Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 icon

    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.

    27 Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 screenshot 1
    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 screenshot 2
    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 Features

    1.  Portable

    Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 VS Virtual Router

     
    Comments about Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 as an Alternative to Virtual Router
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    Positive •Oct 22, 2015
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    Just works and didn't have to do anything to get it working.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is a great Virtual Router alternative.

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

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

    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.
    30 Virtual Router Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Virtual Router Plus screenshot 1
    Warning

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

    Virtual Router Plus Features

    1.  Portable

    Virtual Router Plus VS Virtual Router

     

    • Most users think Virtual Router Plus is a great Virtual Router alternative.

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

    • Virtual Router Plus is Free and Open SourceVirtual Router is also Free and Open Source
  5. AndroidWifi icon

    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.

    26 AndroidWifi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    AndroidWifi screenshot 1

    AndroidWifi VS Virtual Router

     

    • Most users think AndroidWifi is a great Virtual Router alternative.

    • AndroidWifi is the most popular Android alternative to Virtual Router.

    • AndroidWifi is Free and ProprietaryVirtual Router is Free and Open Source

  6. create_ap

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    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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    create_ap Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Wireless

    create_ap VS Virtual Router

     

    • create_ap is the most popular Linux alternative to Virtual Router.

    • create_ap is Free and Open SourceVirtual Router is also Free and Open Source
  7. mHotspot icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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    Bundleware

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

    mHotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    mHotspot VS Virtual Router

     
  9. Maryfi icon

    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...

    30 Maryfi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Maryfi screenshot 1

    Maryfi Features

    1.  Wireless

    Maryfi VS Virtual Router

     
  10. Winhotspot icon

    Winhotspot

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

    68 Winhotspot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winhotspot screenshot 1
    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 Features

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

    Winhotspot VS Virtual Router

     

  11. hostapd

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    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.

    19 hostapd alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    hostapd VS Virtual Router

     
  12. Virtual WiFi Hotspot icon

    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.

    47 Virtual WiFi Hotspot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Virtual WiFi Hotspot screenshot 1
    Warning

    Malware

    Virtual WiFi Hotspot VS Virtual Router

     
  13. WifiSpot icon

    WifiSpot

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    Wifi hotspot will turn your wifi enabled Windows 7 laptop or PC into a virtual router that will let other wireless devices such as, laptops, smartphones, PDAs, tablet-pcs, Ipads, PS3 etc connect to your PC and use its internet connection.

    27 WifiSpot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WifiSpot screenshot 1
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    Google Chrome: The site ahead contains malware.

    WifiSpot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    WifiSpot VS Virtual Router

     
  14. SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router icon

    SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router

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    Wifi capability is built into Windows 7, but may be less user-friendly to enable without software like this.

    24 SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router VS Virtual Router

     
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