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Updated December 15, 2025
Cisco AnyConnect vs Hotspot Shield VPN: Which is best for you?
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Starting Price
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$12.99
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Free Version
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Top Rated
Features
Features
Data Security
4.88
Web Inspection
4.75
SSL Security
4.63
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IP Masking
4.86
Secure Browsing
4.82
DNS Leak Protection
4.73
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
- This software enables me to log into my computer and get into our VPN working network so I can work offsite.
- It doesn't redirect, it just fails until I disconnect then I disconnect and manually authenticate through a browser.
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- Hotspot Shield enables me to experience the environment as if I’m in another country and at the same time secure my data, which is a must for rapid digital marketing tasks.
- Sometimes when opting for the server like Canada and Netherlands which are very busy resulting into slower speeds and high latency which makes it impossible to browse the web.
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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5in the comparison
4.4/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
4.1/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
4.1/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
4.1/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
N/A
Advisor
Recommendations
Recommendations
N/A
N/A
Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
