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Hotspot Shield VPN vs. McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Hotspot Shield VPN

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AN/A

    $0

    McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)

    Score4.7 out of 10
    N/AMcAfee's Total Protection included antivirus and antimalware offerings for home and small businesses or home offices. This product line is not a focus for Trellix, the brand formed from the merger of McAfee and FireEye that offers business grade products. Trellix Endpoint Security is the company's product line for business endpoint security.

    $24.99

    per year (2 year subscription, 5 devices)

    Pricing
    Hotspot Shield VPNMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    Premium
    $12.99
    per month
    Premium Family
    $19.99
    per month
    Multi-Device
    $24.99
    per year (2 year subscription, 5 devices)
    Individual
    $29.99 ($79.99)
    1st year price (subsequent years)
    Family
    $29.99
    per year (2 year subscription, 10 devices)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Hotspot Shield VPNMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——
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    Features
    Hotspot Shield VPNMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Virtual Private Network
    Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Hotspot Shield VPN and McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Feature
    Hotspot Shield VPN
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    AES 256-bit Encryption10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Kill Switch10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-Platform Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Split Tunneling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    IP Address Masking10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    No-Logs Policy5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple Server Locations10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic Wi-Fi Protection10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simultaneous Connections5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Hotspot Shield VPNMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Hotspot Shield VPNMcAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    It's a great VPN overall. We got it bundled with Dashlane which is great value. We use it to connect to our system and services when outside of our designated office workspace which is secure and encrypted. VPN is easy to use, not complains there. It just works! I would recommend it! At this price point, there is not a better solution.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    I think McAfee is great to have whether it's for work or for personal use. While it has some drawbacks, I like the peace of mind of feeling safe when I'm browsing the web/email, especially when my computer has sensitive/confidential information, knowing that McAfee will immediately detect any threats. The UI is extremely easy to navigate, which makes it easy for users regardless of how tech-savvy they are.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    • VPN
    • Encrpytion
    • Movie streaming
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Excellent protection of all internet connected assets on our VPN.
    • Constant updates of needed security patches that ensure our network and systems are protected from current and emerging/potential threats.
    • Prompt and reliable customer service that provides needed answers and expertise in a crisis.
    • Strategic whitepapers on emerging cyber threats and McAfee solutions to resolve them before they become a problem for my team or our clients.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    • Do note none
    • It works fine
    • It is fast
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Price - Extremely high price tag for many of the solutions.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    McAfee has consistently delivered on its stated goals of providing comprehensive protection for our networks and systems. Due to their excellent work and follow through I have been, and will continue to be a loyal customer.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    It's a great VPN overall. We got it bundled with Dashlane which is great value. We use it to connect to our system and services when outside of our designated office workspace which is secure and encrypted. VPN is easy to use, not complains there. It just works! I would recommend it! At this price point, there is not a better solution.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    It's a great VPN overall. We got it bundled with Dashlane which is great value. We use it to connect to our system and services when outside of our designated office workspace which is secure and encrypted. VPN is easy to use, not complains there. It just works! I would recommend it! At this price point, there is not a better solution.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Discontinued Products
    I haven't used Norton for a while, but when I did use it I felt that it slowed down my computer and had constant pop-ups, which were both equally frustrating and annoying. It was also very difficult to remove from my computer. Malwarebytes is a great, straightforward program I've used for virus scanning. It's pretty bare bones but I think if you just want something to scan for viruses it gets the job done quickly and reliably. In my opinion McAfee offers similar benefits as Norton but its more intuitive and doesn't impact system performance.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    • We use it as VPN
    • It works
    • Easy to handle
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Blocks unsafe websites
    • Virus detection and removal
    • Protects sensitive data
    Incentivized
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