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Hotspot Shield

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Hotspot Shield is a VPN service based in United States and operated by Point Wild. It has not published an independent audit. Point Wild also owns Betternet.

StreamingFree use
JurisdictionUnited States
Intelligence allianceFive Eyes
OwnerPoint Wild (United States)
Founded2008
Independent auditsNone
Open-source apps✕ No
RAM-only servers? To be verified
Kill switch✓ Yes
Anonymous payment✕ No
Free plan✓ Yes
Refund45 days
Devices10
Obfuscation? To be verified
ProtocolsHydra, WireGuard
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

Score breakdown — 10/100

Independent audit published0 / 25
Open-source apps0 / 15
Jurisdiction outside 14 Eyes0 / 15
RAM-only servers0 / 15
Anonymous payment accepted0 / 10
Kill switch10 / 10
Not part of a multi-brand group0 / 10

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