--- description: Learn more about Hotspot Shield VPN price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Hotspot Shield VPN Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [VPN Software](/directory/31056/vpn/software) > [Hotspot Shield VPN](/software/186549/hotspot-shield-vpn) # Hotspot Shield VPN Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/186549/hotspot-shield-vpn Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/186549/hotspot-shield-vpn?page=2) > Provides access to a free and open Internet, connecting you to any content and sites, securely and anonymously. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 80 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Hotspot Shield VPN? Hotspot Shield VPN attracts users from around the world, of all ages, looking to remove restrictions online and browse the internet securely and anonymously. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 80 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Pango ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$12.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: The product is available for free as well as on monthly or annual subscriptions as follows: Basic: Available for free Premium: $12.99 per month, $7.99 per month (billed annually) Premium Family: $19.99 per month, $11.99 per month (billed annually) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Ad Blocker - Anomaly/Malware Detection - Anonymous Browsing - Compliance Management - DNS Leak Protection - Encryption - Geo-spoofing - IP Masking - Kill Switch - No-log VPN - Remote Access/Control - Secure Browsing - VPN Tunneling ## Support Options - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [VPN Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31056/vpn/software) ## Related Categories - [VPN Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31056/vpn/software) - [Encryption Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30209/encryption/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/208155/goodaccess) — 4.9/5 (103 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Hotspot Shield VPN and it's reliability" — 4.0/5 > **Evandro Cláudio** | *1 November 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to use IP's from multiple countries > > **Cons**: Sometimes disconnect suddenly without reporting the reason why\! > > I used Hotspot Shield VPN on a trial for 7 days was a great experience, the speed is super legit and reliable. ----- ### "Enjoy private Browsing, Military Grade-Encryption and Amazing Speeds using the Most Popular VPN: Hotspot Shield" — 5.0/5 > **Dennis** | *3 June 2025* | Leisure, Travel & Tourism | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What i like most about Hotspot Shield VPN is that you can login in multiple devices, up to 10 of them ensuring that you are protected at all times. Additionally, Hotspot Shield VPN has a free and a premium version catering for everyone. > > **Cons**: I love everything about Hotspot Shield VPN as it meets all my needs. I would even recommend other people to switch from other VPNs and Try Hotspot Shield. > > Using Hotspot shield is an amazing Experience. Hotspot Shield VPN allows me to browse privately whether i am working from a Cyber Cafe or a public WIFI at a coffee shop. Furthermore, Hotspot shield is easy to use as it has a One-Click connect feature activating protection when i connect to a public WIFI. Furthermore, i can install Hotspot Shield VPN on a variety of devices and operating systems due to its cross-platform compatibility. Overall, I am impressed by Hotspot Shield VPN reliability and performance and i Give it a Solid 9.5 Rating out of 10. ----- ### "Reliable access protection safeguard with hotspot shield vpn" — 5.0/5 > **Imogen R.** | *19 May 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Hotspot Shield VPN provides me with enough reassurance to safely check into client dashboards or access analytics tools when I’m traveling. The speed remains consistent, particularly on public Wi-Fi. > > **Cons**: Every once in a while, it will screw up with some of the marketing tools or region-locked ad programs. Manual server switching could be more seamless. > > There are advertisements playing client-side in different areas of the world, and it’s important to test if ads appear and access geo-blocked platforms. Hotspot Shield enables me to experience the environment as if I’m in another country and at the same time secure my data, which is a must for rapid digital marketing tasks. ----- ### "A decent VPN with average speed and feature." — 4.0/5 > **Mohammad Izaz Arefin** | *12 November 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: This VPN can be used on multiple platforms and devices such as Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Smart TVs, routers, and more. It has browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox. It provides enough speed for most activities over proprietary Hydra protocol, however, speed can be well below most Wireguard VPNs. Hotspot Shield unblocks most streaming services including US Netflix, iPlayer, Prime Video, and Disney Plus; and also supports torrenting over P2P servers. It has server locations across 80 countries meaning that enough servers for geo-restricted content. The Hydra, IKEv2 protocol, Kill Switch, and standard AES-256 encryptions ensure privacy and security. Though it has a no-log policy, it does collect some data that can not be directly connected to your account. Auto Connect and Smart VPN features are available on Windows and some other platforms. However, these features are not consistent over different platforms and apps. Hotspot Shield provides helpful live chat supports when you encounter problems, but the support can be improved further. > > **Cons**: The price of this VPN is at the high end compared to other VPNs while it lacks some advanced features that other VPNs offer. > > Overall, it is a good VPN that can be used for all most all kinds of activities with privacy and security, but it has lots of things to improve to come at par with other industry-leading VPNs such as Nord VPN, Express VPN, etc. ----- ### "Hotspot Shield VPN Review" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *12 July 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using this software since 2018 and I love to use for my future. The best thing in this software is that it is inexpensive with almost every premium feature. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, it gets hang while connecting to far states. > > Overall, its is an excellent VPN for everyday users because of its price and features. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/186549/hotspot-shield-vpn?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/186549/hotspot-shield-vpn) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | ----- ## Structured Data