ExpressVPN vs Hotspot Shield
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Pros
- Extensive global server network with servers in 105 countries
- High-speed connections with 10-Gbps servers
- Strict no-logs policy, independently audited for transparency
- Comprehensive support for streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and BBC iPlayer
- Strong encryption and security protocols, including AES-256
- 24/7 customer support with responsive live chat available
Pros
- 45-day money-back guarantee
- Fast without compromising performance
- Offers a free version
- Kill-switch feature is included
- 24/7 customer support
- Military-grade encryption
Cons
- Higher cost compared to other VPN providers
- Limited to eight simultaneous device connections per subscription
- No option for a dedicated IP address, which some users may require
- Occasional connection stability issues in regions with strict censorship
Cons
- Plans are expensive compared to other VPNs
- Free VPN version is limited to 500MB per day
- Bypasses US and UK Netflix only
Quick Stats
- Price : Starting at $8.32 per month (12-month plan)
- Free Trial : Unavailable
- Global Coverage : 105 countries
- Customer Experience : Excellent
- Number of Servers : Over 3,000 servers
Quick Stats
- Price : $6.99
- Free Trial : 1
- Global Coverage : 2
- Customer Experience : "True"
- Number of Servers : "True"
Selling Points
- User-friendly apps across all major platforms
- TrustedServer technology with RAM-only servers
- Proprietary Lightway protocol optimized for speed and security
- Based in privacy-friendly the British Virgin Islands
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Compatible with all popular consoles, devices, and platforms
Selling Points
- 45-day money-back guarantee
- Free VPN version is available
- Military-grade encryption
General Features & Perks
- Allows Torrenting
- Antivirus / Antimalware
- Free Version
- Integrated SSOs—Undisclosed
- Mobile App
- Onion Over VPN Support
- OpenVPN Support
- Password Manager
- Propriety Protocol
- Streaming Support
- WireGuard Support
General Features & Perks
- Allows Torrenting
- Antivirus / Antimalware
- Free Version
- Integrated SSOs—Undisclosed
- Mobile App
- Onion Over VPN Support
- OpenVPN Support
- Password Manager—Undisclosed
- Propriety Protocol—Undisclosed
- Streaming Support—Undisclosed
- WireGuard Support
Security Measures
- 256-bit AES Encryption
- Dedicated IP Servers
- Kill-Switch
- RAM-Only Servers
- Split Tunneling
- Two-Factor Authentication—Undisclosed
- Warrant Canary
- Zero-Logging-Policy
Security Measures
- 256-bit AES Encryption
- Dedicated IP Servers
- Kill-Switch
- RAM-Only Servers—Undisclosed
- Split Tunneling
- Two-Factor Authentication—Undisclosed
- Warrant Canary
- Zero-Logging-Policy
Privacy Features
- Actionable Password Strength Report
- Biometric Logins (Face ID, Touch ID)
- Dark Web Scanning
- Located Outside of the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliance
- Mobile App PIN Unlock
- Obfuscated Servers
- Secure Password Sharing—Undisclosed
Privacy Features
- Actionable Password Strength Report—Undisclosed
- Biometric Logins (Face ID, Touch ID)—Undisclosed
- Dark Web Scanning—Undisclosed
- Located Outside of the 5/9/14 Eyes Alliance—Undisclosed
- Mobile App PIN Unlock—Undisclosed
- Obfuscated Servers—Undisclosed
- Secure Password Sharing—Undisclosed
Device Compatibility
- Android
- Browser Plugins
- ChromeOS
- Fire OS
- iOS
- Linux
- macOS
- Routers
- Streaming Devices
- Windows
Device Compatibility
- Android
- Browser Plugins—Undisclosed
- ChromeOS—Undisclosed
- Fire OS
- iOS
- Linux
- macOS
- Routers
- Streaming Devices—Undisclosed
- Windows
Customer Service
- FAQs
- Help Guides
- Live Chat
- Phone
- Social Media
- Ticket
Customer Service
- FAQs—Undisclosed
- Help Guides
- Live Chat
- Phone—Undisclosed
- Social Media—Undisclosed
- Ticket—Undisclosed