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Hotspot Shield vs PrivateVPN

Detailed comparison of features, pricing, speed, and privacy.

Our Pick
Hotspot Shield

Scores 77/100 - Excellent speeds

Feature
Hotspot Shield
77/100
PrivateVPN
76/100
Monthly Price
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—
Servers
1,800
200
Countries
80
63
Speed Score
95%
75%
Devices
10
10
Streaming
Torrenting
No-Logs
Kill Switch
Split Tunneling
Multi-Hop
Jurisdiction
US
SE
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Hotspot Shield

Pros

  • Excellent speeds
  • Reliable feature set
  • Reliable feature set

Cons

  • Pricier than direct rivals

PrivateVPN

Pros

  • Reliable feature set
  • Reliable feature set
  • Reliable feature set

Cons

  • Speeds lag behind tier leaders
  • Apps could be more polished

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