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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Hotspot Shield VPN

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AN/A

    $0

    Surfshark

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AN/A

    $1.99

    per month

    Pricing
    Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    Premium
    $12.99
    per month
    Premium Family
    $19.99
    per month
    SurfShark Starter - 24 months
    $1.99
    per month
    SurfShark One - 24 months
    $2.49
    per month
    SurfShark Starter - 12 months
    $2.99
    per month
    SurfShark One - 12 months
    $3.39
    per month
    SurfShark One+ - 24 months
    $3.99
    per month
    SurfShark One+ - 12 months
    $5.99
    per month
    SurfShark Starter - 1 month
    $15.45
    per month
    SurfShark One - 1 month
    $17.95
    per month
    SurfShark One+ - 1 month
    $20.65
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
    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 VPNSurfshark
    Virtual Private Network
    Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Hotspot Shield VPN and Surfshark
    Feature
    Hotspot Shield VPN
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Surfshark
    8.4
    1 Ratings
    6% below category average
    AES 256-bit Encryption10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Kill Switch10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Multi-Platform Support10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Split Tunneling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    IP Address Masking10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    No-Logs Policy5.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Multiple Server Locations10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Automatic Wi-Fi Protection10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Simultaneous Connections5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
    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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    Surfshark
    At the price point this product sits at, it's well worth the additional layer of security. Surf shark isnt a security silver bullet, more of a additional security weapon to add to the arsenal and used properly, can augment and compliment your overall security posture. Using the search function when searching on sensitive subjects is helpful, using the site checker to ascertain for breaches is a valuble tool and the VPN is always on and is solid
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    • VPN
    • Encrpytion
    • Movie streaming
    Incentivized
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    Surfshark
    • VPN works very well
    • Checks sites that have been breached in real time
    • Allows you to search (like google) in privacy
    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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    Surfshark
    • It can sometimes not play well with some websites
    • updates sometimes a little buggy
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group)
    No answers on this topic
    Surfshark
    Because we have renewed and it is constantly improved
    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
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    Surfshark
    Product is great, but occasional issues with some sites. The user interface is clean and simple to navigate and work through. Making it fairly idiot proof is welcome for a techno novice like myself! All of the key tools are listed on the lefthand side and are easy to click through and activate/use
    Incentivized
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    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
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    Surfshark
    Surfshark's VPN (Virtual Private Network) is simply better in every way than any of the competitors that we have used every time. This is the jewel in the crown of the product. With the tools such as the search function, site breach detection and other tools such as antivirus etc it makes it a compelling suite
    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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    Surfshark
    • It allows us to bolster our security posture
    • secures our wifi when travelling
    • allows us to make sure sites haven't suffered recent breaches and if they have to take remediation action
    Incentivized
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