WifiSpot AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like WifiSpot

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

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WifiSpot alternatives page was last updated Nov 28, 2023
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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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connectify Hotspot screenshot 1

    Connectify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    Connectify Hotspot VS WifiSpot

     

    • Connectify Hotspot is the most popular Windows alternative to WifiSpot.

    • Connectify Hotspot is the most popular commercial alternative to WifiSpot.

    • Connectify Hotspot is Paid and ProprietaryWifiSpot is Free and Proprietary
  2. MyPublicWiFi icon

    MyPublicWiFi

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    MyPublicWiFi is an easy-to-use software that turns your laptop/PC into a Wi-Fi wireless access point. Anyone nearby can surf the Internet through your sharing. This is also an ideal solution for setting up a temporary Access Point in a hotel room,meeting room,at home or the like.

    23 MyPublicWiFi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Setup and Start your virtual WiFi

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Portable
    3.  Timer
    4.  Multiple languages

    MyPublicWiFi VS WifiSpot

     

    • MyPublicWiFi is the most popular free alternative to WifiSpot.

    • MyPublicWiFi is Free and ProprietaryWifiSpot is also Free and Proprietary
    • MyPublicWiFi is LightweightWifiSpot is not according to our users
  4. Neptune Networks icon

    Neptune Networks

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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

    License model

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Neptune Networks screenshot 1

    Neptune Networks VS WifiSpot

     

    • Neptune Networks is the most popular SaaS alternative to WifiSpot.

    • Neptune Networks is Paid and ProprietaryWifiSpot is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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 WifiSpot

     
  6. Linux Wifi Hotspot icon

    Linux Wifi Hotspot

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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).

    29 Linux Wifi Hotspot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Linux Wifi Hotspot screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

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

    Linux Wifi Hotspot VS WifiSpot

     

    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is the most popular Linux alternative to WifiSpot.

    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is the most popular Open Source alternative to WifiSpot.

    • Linux Wifi Hotspot is Free and Open SourceWifiSpot is Free and Proprietary

  7. 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 WifiSpot

     
  9. 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 WifiSpot

     
  10. 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 WifiSpot

     

    • AndroidWifi is the most popular Android alternative to WifiSpot.

    • AndroidWifi is Free and ProprietaryWifiSpot is also Free and Proprietary
  11. 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 WifiSpot

     
  12. Omnify Hotspot icon

    Omnify Hotspot

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    Omnify Hotspot is the best virtual router software to turn your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot and repeater.

    17 Omnify Hotspot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Omnify Hotspot screenshot 1
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    Omnify Hotspot screenshot 3

    Omnify Hotspot Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Wireless

    Omnify Hotspot VS WifiSpot

     
  13. VPN Hotspot icon

    VPN Hotspot

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

    14 VPN Hotspot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    VPN Hotspot screenshot 1
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    VPN Hotspot VS WifiSpot

     
  14. 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 WifiSpot

     
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