Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator is described as 'Shares your internet connection (DSL, Cable, Mobile Broadband Card, Dial-Up, etc) through the built-in wireless card on your computer. It uses the same technology and security that other commercially available Wi-Fi routers use but without the hassle of' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator alternative is Virtual Wifi Router Version 2, which is free. Other great apps like Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator are Linux Wifi Hotspot, Virtual Router Plus, AndroidWifi and Winhotspot.

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Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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 Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is the most popular Windows alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is the most popular free alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 is Free and ProprietaryWi-Fi HotSpot Creator is also Free and Proprietary
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    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).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Wireless

    Linux Wifi Hotspot VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is the most popular Linux alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is the most popular Open Source alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open SourceWi-Fi HotSpot Creator is Free and Proprietary
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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 Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
  4. AndroidWifi icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android

    AndroidWifi VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
    • AndroidWifi is the most popular Android alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • AndroidWifi is Free and ProprietaryWi-Fi HotSpot Creator is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Winhotspot icon
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    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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 Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
  6. Maryfi icon
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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...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Maryfi Features

    1.  Wireless

    Maryfi VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    hostapd VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Warning

    Malware

    Virtual WiFi Hotspot VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
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    Maxidix HotSpot is a great tool that will help you to turn your PC into a fully functional HotSpot. Host infrastructure network, share Internet, boost weak WI-FI signal, save money on paid Internet spots and more.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Maxidix Hotspot VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
    • Maxidix Hotspot is the most popular commercial alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • Maxidix Hotspot is Paid and ProprietaryWi-Fi HotSpot Creator is Free and Proprietary
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    Wifi capability is built into Windows 7, but may be less user-friendly to enable without software like this.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SDR Free Virtual Wifi Router VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
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    Tanaza, an Italian company, developed an intuitive and responsive cloud-based management software for IT professionals to operate Wi-Fi networks. At the core of Tanaza's technology is TanazaOS, a powerful Linux-based Operating System compatible with multiple wireless access...

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Tanaza Features

    1.  Built-in editor
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Data visualization

    Tanaza VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
    • Tanaza is the most popular SaaS alternative to Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator.

    • Tanaza is Paid and ProprietaryWi-Fi HotSpot Creator is Free and Proprietary
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    "Wifi HotSpot" can easily turn your windows pc into a wireless-wifi hotspot. It turns your Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer into a virtual router. With one click you can share your internet connection with your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, tablet, computer or any other...

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wifi HotSpot VS Wi-Fi HotSpot Creator

     
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