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Hotspot Shield vs Rathole

A side-by-side look at Hotspot Shield and Rathole. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield

Security & Privacy

Hotspot Shield is a virtual private network (VPN) app and service that encrypts internet traffic and hides your IP address to protect your privacy and security online. It works across devices like Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

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Rathole

Rathole

Business & Commerce

Rathole is a self-hosted open source alternative to Basecamp, providing project management features like task management, file sharing, time tracking, and team communication. It allows teams to collaborate effectively on projects.

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