Hoxx VPN vs SetupVPN (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Hoxx VPN and SetupVPN share a 3.0 GPA, both have a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on which platforms you need.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Hoxx VPN
Free VPN proxy with a Premium upgrade sold inside the app
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Hoxx VPN if
- Fits if you want a free VPN or proxy with no data cap
- Works for browser-first use through an extension
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to compare Premium first, as only a starting price is shown
- Watch out: the pages give no renewal terms for Premium
- Watch out: Premium is bought inside the app, after download
- Watch out: support hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
- Tight if you need Opera or ChromeOS, as those are coming soon
Pick SetupVPN if
- Fits if you need a free VPN extension for occasional use
- Works for getting around a school or workplace firewall
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to know what Premium costs, as no price or feature list is published
- Not for you if you send mail over SMTP, since ports 25 and 465 are blocked
- Watch out: Linux, Opera and ChromeOS versions are marked coming soon
- Watch out: televisions and routers are not supported
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAHoxx VPNVery good | 3.0GPASetupVPNVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree is a real product with no bandwidth limit. Premium is shown only as from $1.99 a month, billing basis not shown. | AFree with no bandwidth restrictions on the vendor's home page. The Premium price is not published, so there is no paid cost to compare. |
| Free plan and trial | AA free account with 50+ locations, no bandwidth restrictions and unlimited server switches. | AA lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions and unlimited server changes. |
| Features | CFree VPN or proxy, malicious-site filtering and tracking prevention. Premium's extras are listed only as stronger encryption, more locations, faster servers and multi-device. | CFree account, 100+ locations, malware filtering and Wi-Fi protection. Mail ports 25 and 465 are blocked, and TVs and routers are not supported. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Upgrades are bought inside the app after you download it. | CNo store rating on record, and the site asks you to register. |
| Platforms and integrations | BExtension, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android; Opera and ChromeOS are coming soon. | BExtension, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android; Linux, Opera and ChromeOS are coming soon. |
| Best for | a free VPN or proxy in the browser | an occasional free VPN extension |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Hoxx VPN and SetupVPN. How we grade
Where they differ
- Hoxx VPN also covers ad and tracker blocking.
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At a glance
| Hoxx VPN | SetupVPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $1.99 per month and up; billing basis not shown | Not published |
| Free plan | Free account with 50+ locations, no bandwidth restrictions and malicious-site filtering. | Free account with no bandwidth restrictions and 100+ locations, per the vendor's home page. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
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| Made by | Hoxx Inc | SetupVPN Inc |
| Price read from | hoxx.com | setupvpn.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Hoxx VPN
- Premium is shown only as a starting price; upgrades are bought inside the app after download.
- Support hours are listed as Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET on the home page.
- Opera and ChromeOS versions are marked as coming soon.
- The pages read give no renewal terms for Premium.
SetupVPN
- A Premium account is mentioned on the home page and FAQ, but no price or feature list is published on the pages read.
- Ports such as 25 and 465 are blocked to limit spam, including SMTP.
- Linux, Opera and ChromeOS versions are marked as coming soon.
- The FAQ says televisions and routers are not supported.
Key features
Hoxx VPN
- Free account
- 50+ locations and no bandwidth restrictions, with unlimited server switches and a static IP address listed.
- Malicious-site filtering
- The free plan filters malicious websites; Premium lists a more advanced version of the same filtering.
- Tracking prevention
- The vendor says it filters malicious and insecure advertising-network cookies to limit tracking.
- PAC functionality
- Premium adds PAC support to bypass certain IPs, plus country pinning and sorting in the server list.
- Wide platform list
- Downloads are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 7-day money-back guarantee
- Premium purchases carry a 7-day money-back guarantee, stated on the pricing page.
SetupVPN
- Free account
- The home page promises a lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions and no hidden charges.
- 100+ locations
- The site says it has over 100 locations around the world and is adding more.
- Virus and malware filtering
- The FAQ says SetupVPN filters viruses from browsing and shields you from malware on the sites you visit.
- Unlimited server changes
- You can switch servers as often as you like, with no stated limit.
- Public Wi-Fi protection
- Traffic is encrypted with SSL, which the vendor positions as protection on cafe and restaurant networks.
- Extensions and apps
- Downloads are listed for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android, Windows, macOS and iOS.
Plans
Hoxx VPN
Free$0
50+ locations, no bandwidth limit, encryption, unlimited server switches and family malicious-site filtering.
Premium$1.99
per month and up, billing basis not shown
Adds stronger encryption, more locations, faster servers, multi-device use and 24/7 email support.
SetupVPN
Free$0
Lifetime free account with no bandwidth restrictions, unlimited server changes and SSL-based encryption.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Hoxx VPN or SetupVPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Hoxx VPN starts at $1.99 per month and up; billing basis not shown, and SetupVPN publishes no starting price.
Which has a free plan, Hoxx VPN or SetupVPN?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Hoxx VPN and SetupVPN have a free plan.
Which platforms do Hoxx VPN and SetupVPN run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Hoxx VPN lists a Linux app. Both list macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.