Hotspot Shield pricing
Hotspot Shield has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, 1 device.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Hotspot Shield plans and prices
Every line links to the page it came from. Prices are what Hotspot Shield publishes; taxes, currency and regional pricing can change what you pay.
Hotspot Shield pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Money-back guarantee
- 45 days
- Checked Oct 29, 2026hotspotshield.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “within the first 45 days of enrollment.”
- Free plan
- Yes, 1 device
- Checked Oct 29, 2026hotspotshield.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Try Premium Basic Free Military-grade encryption Internet kill switch Split tunneling Connect 1 device”
Hotspot Shield alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Proton VPN | Free plan + paid | — | Yes, $0 |
 TunnelBear | Free plan + paid | From $3.33 a month (Unlimited plan) | Yes, 2GB of secure browsing |
 ExpressVPN | Paid | $2.99/month (Basic, 2-year plan) | No |
 Windscribe | Free plan + paid | $9/month | — |
 CyberGhost VPN | Paid | $12.99/month | No |
Hotspot Shield pricing: common questions
Is Hotspot Shield free?
Hotspot Shield has a free plan: Yes, 1 device. Paid plans add more.
What are free alternatives to Hotspot Shield?
Free or freemium alternatives include Proton VPN, TunnelBear and Windscribe. Open-source options: Proton VPN and Windscribe.