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Hotspot Shield vs Whonix

A side-by-side look at Hotspot Shield and Whonix. 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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Whonix

Whonix

Security & Privacy

Whonix is an open-source desktop operating system focused on privacy, security and anonymity online. It routes all internet traffic through the Tor network to prevent IP address leakage and hide user activity.

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