mHotspot vs Open Garden

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

mHotspot is a Network & Admin solution with tags like hotspot, wifi, virtual, connection-sharing.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including Free and open source, Lightweight and easy to use, No installation required, Allows internet sharing on the go, Supports Windows 7 and newer.

On the other hand, Open Garden is a Network & Admin product tagged with mesh-networking, peertopeer, offline-connectivity.

Its standout features include Allows devices to connect directly via peer-to-peer, Enables mesh networking, Works over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct, Can access internet through mesh networks, Encryption and firewall built-in, and it shines with pros like Works without internet connection, Good for areas with poor connectivity, Mesh networking increases coverage, Encrypted connections, Free and open source.

To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of these two products, delving into their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more. Get ready to explore the nuances that set them apart and determine which one is the perfect fit for your requirements.

mHotspot

mHotspot

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.

Categories:
hotspot wifi virtual connection-sharing

MHotspot Features

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

Pricing

  • Free
  • Open Source

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


Open Garden

Open Garden

Open Garden is an app that enables devices to connect directly to each other via peer-to-peer Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct connections without an internet connection. It helps users build mesh networks to access the internet.

Categories:
mesh-networking peertopeer offline-connectivity

Open Garden Features

  1. Allows devices to connect directly via peer-to-peer
  2. Enables mesh networking
  3. Works over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct
  4. Can access internet through mesh networks
  5. Encryption and firewall built-in

Pricing

  • Free
  • Open Source

Pros

Works without internet connection

Good for areas with poor connectivity

Mesh networking increases coverage

Encrypted connections

Free and open source

Cons

Requires other users to expand coverage

Setup can be complex

Mesh reliability depends on users

Only useful if internet access is limited