HostedNetworkStarter vs mHotspot

Struggling to choose between HostedNetworkStarter and mHotspot? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

HostedNetworkStarter is a Network & Admin solution with tags like wifi, hotspot, network, utility.

It boasts features such as Allows hosting a WiFi hotspot on Windows without additional software, Provides a simple interface to start, stop and configure a hosted network, Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, No installation required - it is a portable executable, Supports setting SSID, password, channel for hosted network, Can be run with command line options for automation and pros including Easy to use, No installation needed, Lightweight and fast, Free and open source.

On the other hand, mHotspot is a Network & Admin product tagged with hotspot, wifi, virtual, connection-sharing.

Its standout features include Turns Windows PC into WiFi hotspot, Supports sharing wired & wireless internet connections, No installation required, portable app, Open source and free to use, Easy to configure with GUI, Supports WPA2 PSK encryption, Allows setting data limit per user, Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Lightweight and easy to use, No installation required, Allows internet sharing on the go, Supports Windows 7 and newer.

Feature	HostedNetworkStarter	mHotspot
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

HostedNetworkStarter

Description: HostedNetworkStarter is a small utility that allows you to easily host a WiFi hotspot on your Windows computer without additional software. It provides a simple interface to start, stop, and configure a hosted network.

mHotspot

Description: mHotspot is a lightweight software that allows you to turn your Windows computer into a virtual wifi hotspot to share your internet connection with other devices. It is free, open source, and easy to set up.

Key Features Comparison

HostedNetworkStarter Features

• Allows hosting a WiFi hotspot on Windows without additional software
• Provides a simple interface to start, stop and configure a hosted network
• Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11
• No installation required - it is a portable executable
• Supports setting SSID, password, channel for hosted network
• Can be run with command line options for automation

mHotspot Features

• Turns Windows PC into WiFi hotspot
• Supports sharing wired & wireless internet connections
• No installation required, portable app
• Open source and free to use
• Easy to configure with GUI
• Supports WPA2 PSK encryption
• Allows setting data limit per user
• Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11

Pros & Cons Analysis

HostedNetworkStarter

Pros

• Easy to use
• No installation needed
• Lightweight and fast
• Free and open source

Cons

• Limited configuration options compared to full hotspot software
• Requires Windows 7 or later
• No central management features

mHotspot

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and easy to use
• No installation required
• Allows internet sharing on the go
• Supports Windows 7 and newer

Cons

• Lacks advanced configuration options
• No mobile app
• Requires Windows PC to act as hotspot

Pricing Comparison

HostedNetworkStarter

• Free
• Open Source

mHotspot

• Free
• Open Source