Briefly Highlights
- No Logs
- Anonymous surfing
- OpenVPN, PPTP, SSTP and L2TP/Ipsec, IKEv2 protocols used
- HotSpotShield support on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone
- Virtual locations all over the world
- Cloud-based malware protection
KEY FEATURES
Hotspot Shield VPN servers can be reached in 25 countries around the world. Users of HotSpot Shield get unlimited bandwidth, stable speed, and a good connection.
When you sign up, you’ll download a quick setup wizard, and it is easy to install. If you subscribe to HotSpot Shield’s Elite plan, you’ll be able to stream all your favorite US shows from Netflix, Hulu, and BBC iPlayer. The streaming quality is also good, no weak buffers. Because HotSpot Shield is based in the US, it’s subject to some of their privacy laws, but they do put effort into protecting you. Hotspot doesn’t keep logs regarding your online activity, and they use OpenVPN protocol that is good for security. They also protect your computer by giving you anonymous surfing, and they use military-grade encryption to keep your data safe. While Hotspot Shield only offers 20 server locations, they make up for it by being great about having servers available to peak speeds.
Hotspot Shield currently offers simple to use, connect software for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. However, HotSpot Shield only support kill switch feature on Windows.
HotSpot Shield are concerned for their encryption and protocols their encryption. They use a 256 bit AES encrption system and both of them use when they share common protocols using PPTP, Open VPN, L2TP and IPSec.
Also, HotSpot Shield does offer malware protection, which comes included with their subscriptions, as well as Wi-Fi protection when you log in to a public network. It has a utility that hides your IP address, so that hackers, snoopers can’t know where you’re browsing from.
PRICING
Next let’s have a look at HotSpot Shield VPN’s service plans.
You’re going to see they ofer four different options, we’ve got the simple one month, 6 months, one year plan and unlimited plan. The paid plans start at $12.99 monthly. There are also 6-month and one year plans that break down to $8.99 and $5.99 a month respectively. Hotspot Shield’s Lifetime plan is quite strange compare to the other VPNs. It only costs $119.99 for unlimited, unrestricted access for life.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
We want to look at is customer support, which is important to us. We spent time to live chat but at time test, we have not yet responded. About connecting with their over email, we were not received to reply about all our issues.
HotSpot Shield also offers online ticketing system or can use the “Tutorials” or “FAQ” section of the site to find a solution.
VPN SPEED TEST
Now, once you sign up, go ahead and download the software of your choice here, that way you can go ahead and get running and test the VPN service out.
Location (United States): Toronto – Canada
Location (United States): Moscow – Russia
Location (United States): Beijing – China
Location (Australia): Dubai
Location (Australia): Tokyo – Japan
Location (Netherlands): Sydney – Australia
Hotspot Shield Review on Google Play – Android Apps
Hotspot Shield Review on App Store
VERDICT
So to sum up this review, Hotspot Shield is suitable for newcomer and middle VPN users. About service’s speed, malware protection and life-time (unlimited) plan are the features that make it has more different from the other VPNs providers.
LIKES:
- 30-day money back guarantee
- Life time plan (unlimited)
- Limited server options, but high speeds
- Malware and ad blocking protection
- Fast and easy setup
DISLIKES:
- Free version is restricted
- Limited server locations
- Not satisfied about their customer support
