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Hotspot Shield alternatives with a Linux app

The Hotspot Shield listing does not include a Linux app. 37 of the 50 other VPNs in this directory list a Linux app.

Hotspot Shield has a free plan. Paid plans start at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Hotspot Shield

  1. Windscribe

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing

    • Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan). Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Only Windscribe lists a Linux app.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
    • Windscribe also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Windscribe vs Hotspot ShieldWindscribe pricing and details

  2. Proton VPN

    Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap

    • Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88. Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Only Proton VPN lists a Linux app.
    • Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • Proton VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Proton VPN vs Hotspot ShieldProton VPN pricing and details

  3. NordVPN

    Subscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links

    • NordVPN starts at $139.08 per year at renewal (Basic 1-year plan). Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. NordVPN does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NordVPN lists a Linux app.
    • NordVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    NordVPN vs Hotspot ShieldNordVPN pricing and details

  4. ExpressVPN

    VPN with its own Lightway protocol, sold in three yearly tiers

    • ExpressVPN starts at $99.95 per year at renewal (Basic), after a first 15 months for $74.85. Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. ExpressVPN does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ExpressVPN lists a Linux app.
    • ExpressVPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    ExpressVPN vs Hotspot ShieldExpressVPN pricing and details

  5. Hoxx VPN

    Free VPN proxy with a Premium upgrade sold inside the app

    • Hoxx VPN starts at $1.99 per month and up; billing basis not shown. Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Only Hoxx VPN lists a Linux app.
    • Hoxx VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Hoxx VPN vs Hotspot ShieldHoxx VPN pricing and details

  6. X-VPN

    VPN with an unlimited-data free plan and discounted first terms

    • X-VPN starts at $71.99 per year at renewal, after a first 24 months for $69.99. Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Only X-VPN lists a Linux app.
    • X-VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    • Hotspot Shield also covers malware protection.
    X-VPN vs Hotspot ShieldX-VPN pricing and details

  7. FastestVPN

    Low-priced VPN with 15 logins and a bundled password manager

    • FastestVPN starts at $5 per month, billed monthly ($19.95 first 2 years, renewal not stated). Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. FastestVPN does not.
    • Only FastestVPN lists a Linux app.
    • FastestVPN also covers password manager and ad and tracker blocking.
    FastestVPN pricing and details

  8. Cloudflare WARP

    Free Cloudflare app that encrypts traffic, with an optional paid tier

    • Cloudflare WARP starts at $4.99 per month (WARP+ Unlimited, as shown on the US App Store). Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Only Cloudflare WARP lists a Linux app.
    • Only Hotspot Shield lists a browser extension.
    Cloudflare WARP pricing and details

  9. NordLayer

    Business VPN and network access control from Nord Security

    • NordLayer starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. NordLayer does not.
    • Only NordLayer lists a Linux app.
    NordLayer pricing and details

  10. Surfshark

    VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles

    • Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23. Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. Surfshark does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Surfshark lists a Linux app.
    • Surfshark also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Surfshark pricing and details

  11. Mullvad VPN

    Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts

    • Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead. Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. Mullvad VPN does not.
    • Only Mullvad VPN lists a Linux app.
    • Only Hotspot Shield lists a browser extension.
    Mullvad VPN pricing and details

  12. Private Internet Access

    Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states

    • Private Internet Access starts at $47.88 per year (1 Year plan, the same price at renewal). Hotspot Shield starts at $95.99 per year at renewal (Premium), after a first year for $29.
    • Hotspot Shield has a free plan. Private Internet Access does not.
    • Only Private Internet Access lists a Linux app.
    • Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.
    Private Internet Access pricing and details

25 more that list a Linux app

All 37 in one table

Common questions

Which Hotspot Shield alternatives have a Linux app?

Windscribe, Proton VPN, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Hoxx VPN, X-VPN, FastestVPN, Cloudflare WARP and 29 more list a Linux app.

Does Hotspot Shield have a Linux app?

The Hotspot Shield listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these VPNs are free?

Windscribe, Proton VPN, Hoxx VPN, X-VPN, Cloudflare WARP, hide.me, PrivadoVPN, Speedify and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Hotspot Shield: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.