Head-to-head
Mullvad vs Hotspot Shield
Detailed comparison of features, pricing, speed, and privacy.
Our Pick
Mullvad
Scores 89/100 - Fast connection speeds
Feature
Mullvad
89/100Hotspot Shield
77/100Monthly Price
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Servers
700
1,800
Countries
47
80
Speed Score
88%
95%
Devices
5
10
Streaming
Torrenting
No-Logs
Kill Switch
Split Tunneling
Multi-Hop
Jurisdiction
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US
Mullvad
Pros
- Fast connection speeds
- Audited no-logs policy
- Optimized for P2P
Cons
- Streaming support is hit-or-miss
Hotspot Shield
Pros
- Excellent speeds
- Reliable feature set
- Reliable feature set
Cons
- Pricier than direct rivals