{"id":225125,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/?p=225125"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:39:45","slug":"hotspot-shield-vs-avg-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/hotspot-shield-vs-avg-vpn","title":{"rendered":"Hotspot Shield vs AVG VPN in 2026 \u2014 Which One Wins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:80px;max-width:1080px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:0rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id225125_f13577-d8 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 14px 25px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column225125_81e6c9-9f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons225125_8511ae-a8{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons225125_8511ae-a8 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-225125_cb9b47-bd .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_cb9b47-bd .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffffff;font-size:50px;margin-top:-75px;background:#ff6900;border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-width:3px;border-radius:50%;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_cb9b47-bd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_wlabel\"]{display:block;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0rem;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_wlabel\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_wlabel\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading47352_wlabel wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\">Winner<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image39609_88dbf5-3d:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image39609_88dbf5-3d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image39609_88dbf5-3d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Best-section-img-20.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32794\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Best-section-img-20.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Best-section-img-20-480x120.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column225125_8c450e-1c kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons225125_08457f-0f{justify-content:flex-start;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons225125_08457f-0f alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-225125_8b715f-3d .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_8b715f-3d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_8b715f-3d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_f553a6-fc .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_f553a6-fc .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_f553a6-fc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_2fc7b7-d4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_2fc7b7-d4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_2fc7b7-d4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_af38fa-53 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_af38fa-53 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_af38fa-53\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_7b6df5-0b .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_7b6df5-0b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_7b6df5-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wrating, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wrating[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_wrating\"]{display:block;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wrating mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wrating[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_wrating\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wrating img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_wrating[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_wrating\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading47352_wrating wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\">4.0<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_3dba8e-61:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_3dba8e-61 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_3dba8e-61 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_3dba8e-61 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-left:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_3dba8e-61 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_3dba8e-61 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_e803e1-08 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#ff6900 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_e803e1-08 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_e803e1-08\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_bolt kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M295.973 160H180.572L215.19 30.184C219.25 14.956 207.756 0 192 0H56C43.971 0 33.8 8.905 32.211 20.828l-31.996 240C-1.704 275.217 9.504 288 24.004 288h118.701L96.646 482.466C93.05 497.649 104.659 512 119.992 512c8.35 0 16.376-4.374 20.778-11.978l175.973-303.997c9.244-15.967-2.288-36.025-20.77-36.025z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Patented Hydra Protocol<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_e6f4e4-db .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#6366f1 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_e6f4e4-db .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_e6f4e4-db\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_database kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M448 73.143v45.714C448 159.143 347.667 192 224 192S0 159.143 0 118.857V73.143C0 32.857 100.333 0 224 0s224 32.857 224 73.143zM448 176v102.857C448 319.143 347.667 352 224 352S0 319.143 0 278.857V176c48.125 33.143 136.208 48.572 224 48.572S399.874 209.143 448 176zm0 160v102.857C448 479.143 347.667 512 224 512S0 479.143 0 438.857V336c48.125 33.143 136.208 48.572 224 48.572S399.874 369.143 448 336z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">80+ Virtual Locations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_4c0999-96 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#00d084 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_4c0999-96 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_4c0999-96\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shield-alt kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M496 128c0 221.282-135.934 344.645-221.539 380.308a48 48 0 0 1-36.923 0C130.495 463.713 16 326.487 16 128a48 48 0 0 1 29.539-44.308l192-80a48 48 0 0 1 36.923 0l192 80A48 48 0 0 1 496 128zM256 446.313l.066.034c93.735-46.689 172.497-156.308 175.817-307.729L256 65.333v380.98z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">10 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-multiple-devices\" title=\"Devices\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166158\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devices<\/a> with One Account<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_d2856c-a7 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#f59e0b !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_d2856c-a7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_d2856c-a7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_magic kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M224 96l16-32 32-16-32-16-16-32-16 32-32 16 32 16 16 32zM80 160l26.66-53.33L160 80l-53.34-26.67L80 0 53.34 53.33 0 80l53.34 26.67L80 160zm352 128l-26.66 53.33L352 368l53.34 26.67L432 448l26.66-53.33L512 368l-53.34-26.67L432 288zm70.62-193.77L417.77 9.38C411.53 3.12 403.34 0 395.15 0c-8.19 0-16.38 3.12-22.63 9.38L9.38 372.52c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.76 0 45.25l84.85 84.85c6.25 6.25 14.44 9.37 22.62 9.37 8.19 0 16.38-3.12 22.63-9.37l363.14-363.15c12.5-12.48 12.5-32.75 0-45.24zM359.45 203.46l-50.91-50.91 86.6-86.6 50.91 50.91-86.6 86.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Unlimited Bandwidth<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_b61094-52 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#10b981 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_b61094-52 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_b61094-52\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_gift kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 448c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h160V320H32v128zm448-288h-42.1c6.2-12.1 10.1-25.5 10.1-40 0-48.5-39.5-88-88-88-41.6 0-68.5 21.3-103 68.3-34.5-47-61.4-68.3-103-68.3-48.5 0-88 39.5-88 88 0 14.5 3.8 27.9 10.1 40H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v80c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h480c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zm-326.1 0c-22.1 0-40-17.9-40-40s17.9-40 40-40c19.9 0 34.6 3.3 86.1 80h-86.1zm206.1 0h-86.1c51.4-76.5 65.7-80 86.1-80 22.1 0 40 17.9 40 40s-17.9 40-40 40zm-72 320h160c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V320H288v160z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Free Plan Available<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_607339-0d .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#0ea5e9 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_607339-0d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_607339-0d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_piggy-bank kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M560 224h-29.5c-8.8-20-21.6-37.7-37.4-52.5L512 96h-32c-29.4 0-55.4 13.5-73 34.3-7.6-1.1-15.1-2.3-23-2.3H256c-77.4 0-141.9 55-156.8 128H56c-14.8 0-26.5-13.5-23.5-28.8C34.7 215.8 45.4 208 57 208h1c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6v-20c0-3.3-2.7-6-6-6-28.5 0-53.9 20.4-57.5 48.6C-3.9 258.8 22.7 288 56 288h40c0 52.2 25.4 98.1 64 127.3V496c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h64c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h128v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h64c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-80.7c11.8-8.9 22.3-19.4 31.3-31.3H560c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V240c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zm-128 64c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16 16 7.2 16 16-7.2 16-16 16zM256 96h128c5.4 0 10.7.4 15.9.8 0-.3.1-.5.1-.8 0-53-43-96-96-96s-96 43-96 96c0 2.1.5 4.1.6 6.2 15.2-3.9 31-6.2 47.4-6.2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">45-Day Money-Back Guarantee<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_a3193b-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#00d084 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_a3193b-cc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_a3193b-cc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_dollar-sign kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 288 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M209.2 233.4l-108-31.6C88.7 198.2 80 186.5 80 173.5c0-16.3 13.2-29.5 29.5-29.5h66.3c12.2 0 24.2 3.7 34.2 10.5 6.1 4.1 14.3 3.1 19.5-2l34.8-34c7.1-6.9 6.1-18.4-1.8-24.5C238 74.8 207.4 64.1 176 64V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48h-2.5C45.8 64-5.4 118.7.5 183.6c4.2 46.1 39.4 83.6 83.8 96.6l102.5 30c12.5 3.7 21.2 15.3 21.2 28.3 0 16.3-13.2 29.5-29.5 29.5h-66.3C100 368 88 364.3 78 357.5c-6.1-4.1-14.3-3.1-19.5 2l-34.8 34c-7.1 6.9-6.1 18.4 1.8 24.5 24.5 19.2 55.1 29.9 86.5 30v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48.2c46.6-.9 90.3-28.6 105.7-72.7 21.5-61.6-14.6-124.8-72.5-141.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Premium from $7.99\/month<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns47352_winner_btn{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}.kt-btns47352_winner_btn .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns47352_winner_btn\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn47352_winner_btn_inner kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">TRY NOW<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 14px 25px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column225125_df9ce2-4d inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons225125_7d6a84-cc{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons225125_7d6a84-cc alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-225125_c47cb7-54 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_c47cb7-54 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffffff;font-size:50px;margin-top:-75px;background:#00d084;border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-width:3px;border-radius:50%;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_c47cb7-54\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_rlabel\"]{display:block;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:0rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0rem;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;line-height:1;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_rlabel\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_rlabel\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading47352_rlabel wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\">Runner Up<\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image146309_b1b2a6-d7:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image146309_b1b2a6-d7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image146309_b1b2a6-d7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Best-section-img-16.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32457\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Best-section-img-16.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Best-section-img-16-480x120.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column225125_c26957-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column225125_c26957-6b kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons225125_e8bd16-db{justify-content:flex-start;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons225125_e8bd16-db alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-225125_c73bf7-da .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_c73bf7-da .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_c73bf7-da\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_5f5f8f-5c .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_5f5f8f-5c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_5f5f8f-5c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_82a269-d3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_82a269-d3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_82a269-d3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_05bab1-44 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_05bab1-44 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_05bab1-44\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-225125_2e711b-a9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-225125_2e711b-a9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f6c60c;font-size:30px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-225125_2e711b-a9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rrating, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rrating[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_rrating\"]{display:block;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rrating mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rrating[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_rrating\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rrating img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47352_rrating[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47352_rrating\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading47352_rrating wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\">3.5<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_1ed8b0-66:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_1ed8b0-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_1ed8b0-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_1ed8b0-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-left:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_1ed8b0-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items225125_1ed8b0-66 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_227517-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#00d084 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_227517-c4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_227517-c4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shield-alt kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M496 128c0 221.282-135.934 344.645-221.539 380.308a48 48 0 0 1-36.923 0C130.495 463.713 16 326.487 16 128a48 48 0 0 1 29.539-44.308l192-80a48 48 0 0 1 36.923 0l192 80A48 48 0 0 1 496 128zM256 446.313l.066.034c93.735-46.689 172.497-156.308 175.817-307.729L256 65.333v380.98z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">AES-256 Encryption<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_c1c7b7-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#6366f1 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_c1c7b7-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_c1c7b7-62\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_database kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M448 73.143v45.714C448 159.143 347.667 192 224 192S0 159.143 0 118.857V73.143C0 32.857 100.333 0 224 0s224 32.857 224 73.143zM448 176v102.857C448 319.143 347.667 352 224 352S0 319.143 0 278.857V176c48.125 33.143 136.208 48.572 224 48.572S399.874 209.143 448 176zm0 160v102.857C448 479.143 347.667 512 224 512S0 479.143 0 438.857V336c48.125 33.143 136.208 48.572 224 48.572S399.874 369.143 448 336z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">50+ Server Locations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_3ad0d1-ac .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#0ea5e9 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_3ad0d1-ac .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_3ad0d1-ac\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_puzzle-piece kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M519.442 288.651c-41.519 0-59.5 31.593-82.058 31.593C377.409 320.244 432 144 432 144s-196.288 80-196.288-3.297c0-35.827 36.288-46.25 36.288-85.985C272 19.216 243.885 0 210.539 0c-34.654 0-66.366 18.891-66.366 56.346 0 41.364 31.711 59.277 31.711 81.75C175.885 207.719 0 166.758 0 166.758v333.237s178.635 41.047 178.635-28.662c0-22.473-40-40.107-40-81.471 0-37.456 29.25-56.346 63.577-56.346 33.673 0 61.788 19.216 61.788 54.717 0 39.735-36.288 50.158-36.288 85.985 0 60.803 129.675 25.73 181.23 25.73 0 0-34.725-120.101 25.827-120.101 35.962 0 46.423 36.152 86.308 36.152C556.712 416 576 387.99 576 354.443c0-34.199-18.962-65.792-56.558-65.792z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Up to 10 Devices<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_b606b5-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#ff6900 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_b606b5-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_b606b5-22\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_robot kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M0 256v128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h32V224H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32zM464 96H352V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32v64H176c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80v272c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64h320c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V176c0-44.2-35.8-80-80-80zM256 416h-64v-32h64v32zm-32-120c-22.1 0-40-17.9-40-40s17.9-40 40-40 40 17.9 40 40-17.9 40-40 40zm128 120h-64v-32h64v32zm96 0h-64v-32h64v32zm-32-120c-22.1 0-40-17.9-40-40s17.9-40 40-40 40 17.9 40 40-17.9 40-40 40zm192-72h-32v192h32c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V256c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Bundles with AVG Antivirus<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_17cd7f-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#ef4444 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_17cd7f-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_17cd7f-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_bullseye kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 72c101.689 0 184 82.295 184 184 0 101.689-82.295 184-184 184-101.689 0-184-82.295-184-184 0-101.689 82.295-184 184-184m0-64C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 184c35.29 0 64 28.71 64 64s-28.71 64-64 64-64-28.71-64-64 28.71-64 64-64m0-64c-70.692 0-128 57.308-128 128s57.308 128 128 128 128-57.308 128-128-57.308-128-128-128z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Conceal Location &amp; IP<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_c18fcb-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#10b981 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_c18fcb-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_c18fcb-22\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_gift kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 448c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h160V320H32v128zm448-288h-42.1c6.2-12.1 10.1-25.5 10.1-40 0-48.5-39.5-88-88-88-41.6 0-68.5 21.3-103 68.3-34.5-47-61.4-68.3-103-68.3-48.5 0-88 39.5-88 88 0 14.5 3.8 27.9 10.1 40H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v80c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h480c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zm-326.1 0c-22.1 0-40-17.9-40-40s17.9-40 40-40c19.9 0 34.6 3.3 86.1 80h-86.1zm206.1 0h-86.1c51.4-76.5 65.7-80 86.1-80 22.1 0 40 17.9 40 40s-17.9 40-40 40zm-72 320h160c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32V320H288v160z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">60-Day Free Trial<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_40dd04-89 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#00d084 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_40dd04-89 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-225125_40dd04-89\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_dollar-sign kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 288 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M209.2 233.4l-108-31.6C88.7 198.2 80 186.5 80 173.5c0-16.3 13.2-29.5 29.5-29.5h66.3c12.2 0 24.2 3.7 34.2 10.5 6.1 4.1 14.3 3.1 19.5-2l34.8-34c7.1-6.9 6.1-18.4-1.8-24.5C238 74.8 207.4 64.1 176 64V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48h-2.5C45.8 64-5.4 118.7.5 183.6c4.2 46.1 39.4 83.6 83.8 96.6l102.5 30c12.5 3.7 21.2 15.3 21.2 28.3 0 16.3-13.2 29.5-29.5 29.5h-66.3C100 368 88 364.3 78 357.5c-6.1-4.1-14.3-3.1-19.5 2l-34.8 34c-7.1 6.9-6.1 18.4 1.8 24.5 24.5 19.2 55.1 29.9 86.5 30v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48.2c46.6-.9 90.3-28.6 105.7-72.7 21.5-61.6-14.6-124.8-72.5-141.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Plans from $4.99\/month<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns47352_runner_btn{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}.kt-btns47352_runner_btn .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns47352_runner_btn\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn47352_runner_btn_inner kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">TRY NOW<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a1 Quick Verdict:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield Premium is $7.99\/month. AVG&#8217;s listed plans start at $4.99\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield for speed and streaming. AVG <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> for beginners who already use AVG.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key difference:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield runs on its patented Hydra protocol. AVG pairs its <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-travel\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> with antivirus tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Our pick:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield for most users. It offers 80+ virtual locations and a free tier to start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hotspot-shield-vs-avg-vpn.png\" alt=\"hotspot shield vs avg vpn\" class=\"wp-image-225129\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hotspot-shield-vs-avg-vpn.png 800w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hotspot-shield-vs-avg-vpn-480x252.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield and AVG VPN both promise a safe VPN connection in one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they are built for very different people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield is a speed-first VPN with its own Hydra protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG Secure VPN is a simple add-on from a well-known antivirus brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One chases fast streaming. The other guards your internet connection on public Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how they compare on price, privacy, and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='overview'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Hotspot Shield vs AVG VPN comparison covers pricing, speed, privacy, streaming, and ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reviewed documentation, pricing pages, and third-party reviews for both VPN services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writers also spent hands-on time with each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those notes appear in the &#8220;What Our Team Noticed&#8221; sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end, you&#8217;ll know which VPN fits your devices and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140221_5f8da4-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Hotspot Shield for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-hotspot-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Hotspot Shield?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield is a popular VPN app built for speed and streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It creates a secure, encrypted tunnel for your internet traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company pairs a free VPN tier with a paid Hotspot Shield Premium plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield hosts over 1,800 servers across 80 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its patented Hydra protocol is the main reason people pick it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield claims it&#8217;s the fastest VPN you can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this quick walkthrough before you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/Q4cC32cGdms?si=s2pb6Pwunt-viQR0\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image146152_14f02b-8e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image146152_14f02b-8e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image146152_14f02b-8e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image146152_14f02b-8e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image146152_14f02b-8e figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image146152_14f02b-8e .image-is-svg, .kb-image146152_14f02b-8e .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image146152_14f02b-8e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image146152_14f02b-8e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-22.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield CTA\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-22.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-22-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Hotspot Shield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 4.0\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 From $7.99\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">A speed-focused VPN with its own Hydra protocol. Premium unlocks streaming servers and live chat help. Start free, then upgrade if you need more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY HOTSPOT SHIELD NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/hotspot-shield\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-hotspot-shield\">HOTSPOT SHIELD TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='hotspot-shield-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotspot Shield Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield keeps its lineup short. Here&#8217;s what it costs in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>Light browsing on one device<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium<\/td><td>$7.99\/month<\/td><td>Streaming, speed, and up to ten devices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4de78c_020685 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4de78c_020685 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotspot-Shield-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> There&#8217;s no classic trial. Hotspot Shield&#8217;s free VPN works as a permanent test run on one device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Premium comes with a 45 day money back guarantee. You can pay by credit card or PayPal, but not Bitcoin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield subscription options also include a Family plan for five users. Premium accounts unlock live chat, streaming servers, and all 80+ locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Price check:<\/strong> The $7.99 rate reflects annual billing. Month-to-month billing is listed at $12.99. The Family plan runs $19.99 monthly or $11.99 on the annual plan. Hotspot Shield deals change often, so confirm at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140221_5f8da4-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Hotspot Shield for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-hotspot-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of Hotspot Shield<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what makes Hotspot Shield worth a look:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image916bca_0933b5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image916bca_0933b5 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-10.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hydra Protocol:<\/strong> Hydra is Hotspot Shield&#8217;s own proprietary VPN protocol. It&#8217;s designed for speed and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager\" title=\"security\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security<\/a> at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large Server Network:<\/strong> You get 1,800+ VPN servers in 80 countries. P2P traffic is allowed on every server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong Streaming:<\/strong> Premium unblocks US Netflix, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-hulu\" title=\"Hulu\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hulu<\/a>, HBO Max, Disney+, and Prime Video. It also reached BBC iPlayer, ITV, and Channel 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Up to Ten Devices:<\/strong> One Premium account covers ten simultaneous connections. That handles phones, laptops, and smart TVs in one home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Split Tunneling:<\/strong> Choose which apps or websites skip the VPN. Your bank app can stay local while Netflix runs through it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick Connections:<\/strong> The Windows app connects in about 4 to 5 seconds. That&#8217;s faster than many rivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea26b59_39e723 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea26b59_39e723 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-41.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140221_5f8da4-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Hotspot Shield for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-essay-writer\" title=\"writer\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writer<\/a> signed up for Hotspot Shield and used it for daily browsing and streaming. Here&#8217;s what stood out:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image5c2cc8_8f595e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5c2cc8_8f595e size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-31.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='hotspot-shield-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotspot Shield Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hydra protocol delivers fast speeds on near and far servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium unblocks Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free plan available for one device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45-day refund window beats the usual 30 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers up to 10 devices per account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kill switch only works with the Hydra protocol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logs session duration, bandwidth, and anonymized domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US-based, inside the Five Eyes alliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No transparency reports released since 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140221_5f8da4-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Hotspot Shield for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='what-is-avg-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is AVG VPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG VPN, sold as AVG Secure VPN, comes from the antivirus brand AVG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG belongs to the same company family as <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/avast-vpn\" title=\"Avast\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s built for beginners who want one-click protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once switched on, it encrypts all <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/alaya-ai\" title=\"data\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a> leaving your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That data travels through a secure tunnel to an AVG server, bypassing your ISP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is simple: hide your online activity and mask your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a short video overview of the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AVG Secure VPN Review 2026 \ud83d\udd25 100% BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2tI5pjjTBrI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image146311_4c0a18-da.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image146311_4c0a18-da .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image146311_4c0a18-da.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image146311_4c0a18-da .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image146311_4c0a18-da figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image146311_4c0a18-da .image-is-svg, .kb-image146311_4c0a18-da .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image146311_4c0a18-da .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image146311_4c0a18-da\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-20.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32458\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-20.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-20-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd48 Runner Up: AVG VPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-rating wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 3.5\/5 | \ud83d\udcb0 From $4.99\/month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">A one-click VPN from the AVG antivirus team. It covers 10 devices. New users get a 60-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY AVG VPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/avg-vpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/how-to-use-avg-vpn\">AVG VPN TUTORIAL \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='avg-vpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AVG VPN Pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG sells its VPN alone or inside its security bundles. Here are the listed plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>AVG Antivirus Free<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Basic malware protection only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AVG Internet Security<\/td><td>$4.99\/month<\/td><td>Stronger protection for home PCs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AVG Ultimate<\/td><td>$4.99\/month<\/td><td>Antivirus plus VPN in one bundle<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Pricing verified September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagec66daa_f86892 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagec66daa_f86892 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avg-vpn-pricing.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> AVG Secure VPN offers a 60-day free trial for new users. You need an account and a payment option to start. Nothing is charged upfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Paid subscriptions carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> One subscription covers up to 10 devices. The free antivirus plan does not include the VPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Price check:<\/strong> Some review sites list standalone AVG Secure VPN at about $54 per year. There&#8217;s no monthly option. The shortest term is one year, so confirm at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140480_20e183-55 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try AVG VPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='key-benefits-of-avg-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of AVG VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what makes AVG VPN worth considering:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imaged39d84_2d92a8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imaged39d84_2d92a8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-2-21.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Top benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-Click Setup:<\/strong> The main screen has one big ON button. Beginners get protection without touching settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Wi-Fi Safety:<\/strong> It shields banking logins, emails, and browsing history on open networks. Many users share each server IP, which adds anonymity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 Simultaneous Device Connections:<\/strong> One plan covers ten devices. Many competitors allow fewer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mimic Protocol:<\/strong> AVG&#8217;s own Mimic protocol helps get past VPN blockers. It&#8217;s the default in the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kill Switch On by Default:<\/strong> The internet kill switch is active from day one. You don&#8217;t need to hunt for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streaming and Torrent Servers:<\/strong> Dedicated servers handle streaming and torrenting. They reach Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagebfb898_d3b963 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagebfb898_d3b963 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avg-vpn-homepage.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140480_20e183-55 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try AVG VPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='what-our-team-noticed-1'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Team Noticed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our writer installed AVG Secure VPN on a Windows laptop and used it on public Wi-Fi. Here&#8217;s what stood out:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imaged01531_13ad3e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imaged01531_13ad3e size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-7-6.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='avg-vpn-pros-cons'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AVG VPN Pros &amp; Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u2705-pros-1'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Pros<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60-day free trial gives plenty of time to decide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers 10 devices with one subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kill switch turns on by default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-click interface suits total beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pairs with AVG antivirus in the Ultimate bundle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\u274c-cons-1'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeps connection event logs for two years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No independent privacy <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-seo-audit-tools\" title=\"audit\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">audit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No monthly subscription option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slower speeds and a smaller server network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140480_20e183-55 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try AVG VPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='feature-comparison'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let&#8217;s put Hotspot Shield vs AVG VPN side by side. We&#8217;ll cover 11 areas, from speed to pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Hotspot Shield<\/th><th>AVG VPN<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Starting Price<\/td><td>$7.99\/month<\/td><td>$4.99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free VPN Plan<\/td><td>\u2705 Ad-supported<\/td><td>\u274c 60-day trial only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Own Protocol<\/td><td>\u2705 Hydra<\/td><td>\u2705 Mimic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kill Switch<\/td><td>\u2705 Hydra only<\/td><td>\u2705 On by default<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split Tunneling<\/td><td>\u2705 Desktop and mobile<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devices per Plan<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Servers<\/td><td>1,800+ in 80 countries<\/td><td>700+ in 50+ countries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Streaming Unblocking<\/td><td>\u2705 Wide<\/td><td>\u2705 Streaming servers only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independent Audit<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Claimed (2023)<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best For<\/td><td>Speed and streaming<\/td><td>Beginners and AVG users<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-speed-performance'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Speed &amp; Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield&#8217;s speeds are the whole <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/pitch\" title=\"pitch\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pitch<\/a>, and speed tests back that up. In one test, Hotspot Shield recorded 210 Mbps in the UK. US speeds hit 190 Mbps. Reviewers testing Hotspot Shield also saw it recognized in 2026 for speed and streaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagebdb52b_b3878b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagebdb52b_b3878b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-27.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Fastest VPN\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG Secure VPN&#8217;s speeds are acceptable, not fast. Tests show it keeps about 31% of base download speed and 19% of upload speeds. Its connection speed trails most VPN services on distant servers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image562986_ce85c6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image562986_ce85c6 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avg-vpn-Secure-VPN.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Secure VPN\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Pick a local server on either VPN. Shorter distance almost always means better speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-encryption-security'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Encryption &amp; Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Traffic moves through an encrypted VPN tunnel. IP leak protection keeps your real IP address hidden. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"Android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166154\">Android<\/a> app can auto-connect when you join unsecured networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image0b3974_159f44 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image0b3974_159f44 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-32.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Military-grade Encryption\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG uses AES 256-bit encryption, so intercepted data is unreadable. It hides your activity from hackers, ISPs, and governments. That matters most on public Wi-Fi, where sensitive data is easy to snoop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagebbeb6b_feca24 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagebbeb6b_feca24 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-3-18.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Online Privacy\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-vpn-protocols'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. VPN Protocols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield&#8217;s Hydra protocol is a proprietary VPN protocol built for speed and security. WireGuard and IKEv2 are also available. That gives you real protocol options on most devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image79aecd_b0705c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image79aecd_b0705c size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotspot-Shield-Patented-Hydra-protocol.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Patented Hydra protocol\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG defaults to Mimic, its own protocol for slipping past VPN blockers. Mimic is fast, but AVG shares little about how it secures data. Earlier versions relied on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/openvpn\" title=\"OpenVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenVPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-server-network'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Server Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield&#8217;s servers cover 80+ virtual locations, including Canada, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-australia\" title=\"Australia\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia<\/a>, France, and the UK. P2P traffic works on every server. You can change your virtual location in two taps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image32ecfe_b8dd91 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image32ecfe_b8dd91 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-27.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield 80+ Virtual Locations\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG lists 700+ servers across 50+ countries. Other sources count anywhere from 36 to 66, so check your country first. The server locations lean heavily on Europe and North America.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image623571_388255 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image623571_388255 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-4-18.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN 50+ Server Locations\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-privacy-logging'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Privacy &amp; Logging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield claims a strict no-logs policy, backed by a 2023 audit. Still, some reviewers say no independent audit has verified it. It logs IP addresses at the start of VPN sessions and deletes them after. Hotspot Shield logs session duration, bandwidth, and visited domains in anonymized form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image7d4584_6380a2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image7d4584_6380a2 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotspot-Shield-Military-grade-encryption.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Military-grade encryption\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG doesn&#8217;t log your originating IP, DNS queries, or browsing history. It does record connection timestamps and how much data you use. Connection event logs stay for two years. Its transparency reports show a history of sharing data with authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagedda2ff_14c720 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagedda2ff_14c720 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-6-8.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Conceal Location and IP\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group warning-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Neither is a privacy leader. The privacy Hotspot Shield offers rests largely on its own claims. It&#8217;s US-based, inside the Five Eyes, and hasn&#8217;t published transparency reports since 2019. Its free version shares data with advertisers. AVG is based in the Czech Republic, under EU data retention laws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-kill-switch-split-tunneling'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Kill Switch &amp; Split Tunneling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> The kill switch blocks internet access if the VPN drops. The catch is that it only works with Hydra. The Windows kill switch shuts off on WireGuard or IKEv2. Hotspot Shield&#8217;s split tunneling works on desktop and mobile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG&#8217;s kill switch is on by default. That&#8217;s a good safety net for beginners. Split tunneling is limited, and the settings menu offers little customization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> On Hotspot Shield, stay on Hydra if the kill switch matters to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-streaming'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Streaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Premium unblocks most major streaming services. It reaches Netflix libraries in the US, UK, Germany, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-japan\" title=\"Japan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a>, and Canada. Hotspot Shield performed reliably on BBC iPlayer, ITV, and Channel 4. It failed on 9Now and 10 Play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3f7f8c_6007a0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3f7f8c_6007a0 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hotspot-Shield-Unlimited-bandwidth.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield Unlimited bandwidth\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG ranks #29 of 61 VPNs for streaming capabilities. Its streaming servers unblocked US Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Regular servers often get blocked by streaming sites, so stick to the labeled ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group warning-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield&#8217;s free version doesn&#8217;t unblock any streaming platforms. Dedicated streaming servers are for Premium users only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-devices-apps'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Devices &amp; Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield works on Windows, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a>, Android, and iOS. Linux gets a command line app, and Fire TV covers smart TVs. The Mac app is stripped down, with no auto-connect or keyboard shortcuts. Hotspot Shield&#8217;s browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox let you switch locations fast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea1efd3_18844d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea1efd3_18844d size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-20.png\" alt=\"Hotspot Shield 10 Devices with One Account\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG runs on Windows, macOS, Android, and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-mac\" title=\"iOS\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a>. The AVG apps come in many languages. Its Android app can also run on many Android TV boxes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagec26e06_6be512 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagec26e06_6be512 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-5-14.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Multi-device Support\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both cover ten devices per plan. Hotspot Shield&#8217;s mobile apps are user-friendly. Its Android and iOS apps both include split tunneling. iOS also adds an Always-on VPN feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-extra-security-tools'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Extra Security Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> Hotspot Shield focuses on the VPN itself. There&#8217;s no antivirus scanner in the app. If you want malware protection, you&#8217;ll need a separate tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> This is AVG&#8217;s biggest edge. AVG Secure Identity adds identity protection tools. The AVG Ultimate bundle pairs the VPN with full antivirus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image10679c_829825 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10679c_829825 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avg-vpn-Secure-Identity.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN AVG Secure Identity\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The antivirus side of that bundle looks like this.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image0a66fe_613263 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image0a66fe_613263 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avg-vpn-Antivirus.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Antivirus\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='10-ease-of-use'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Ease of Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> The Hotspot Shield app is clean and quick. Hit connect, and you&#8217;re protected in a few seconds. The Windows app has the most settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG&#8217;s app looks like its antivirus. Simplicity is the point. Still, it ranks #36 of 61 for user experience because it lacks advanced features. If it doesn&#8217;t respond, check your internet and restart the app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageaacb7e_8eaa6b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageaacb7e_8eaa6b size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/avg-vpn-Virus-Scan-Cleaner.png\" alt=\"AVG VPN Virus Scan &amp; Cleaner\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='11-pricing-cost'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Pricing &amp; Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are both lineups side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Hotspot Shield<\/th><th>AVG VPN<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free tier<\/td><td>Free: $0<\/td><td>AVG Antivirus Free: Free (no VPN)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paid tier 1<\/td><td>Premium: $7.99\/month<\/td><td>AVG Internet Security: $4.99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paid tier 2<\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>AVG Ultimate: $4.99\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Free plan instead<\/td><td>60 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Money-back window<\/td><td>45 days<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotspot Shield:<\/strong> It costs more. Most VPN providers charge around $3 to $5 per month on annual plans. You pay extra for speed, streaming reach, and live chat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group software-compare-card software-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN:<\/strong> AVG&#8217;s listed plans start lower. The 60-day trial lets you test for free. The lack of monthly billing is the main downside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='different-scenarios'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If You Need&#8230;<\/th><th>Choose<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tight budget<\/td><td>AVG VPN<\/td><td>Lower listed price, long trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast streaming<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><td>Hydra speeds, wide unblocking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A free VPN forever<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><td>Ad-supported free tier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antivirus in one bundle<\/td><td>AVG VPN<\/td><td>Pairs with AVG Ultimate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torrenting<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><td>P2P on every server<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total beginner<\/td><td>AVG VPN<\/td><td>One button, kill switch on<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Your Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG&#8217;s listed plans cost less, and its trial runs two months. Hotspot Shield costs more but lets you start on a free tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0c Your Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both cover ten devices on one plan. Hotspot Shield adds Linux, Fire TV, and browser extensions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcfa Your Streaming Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield unblocks more platforms and Netflix libraries. AVG works mainly through its dedicated streaming servers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Your Experience Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG is easier on day one, with its single ON button. Hotspot Shield is still simple but has more settings to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udd93 Free Trials and Demos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try the Hotspot Shield free tier before paying. With AVG, set a reminder to cancel before the 60-day trial ends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group scenario-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udedf Support Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield&#8217;s support team offers live chat support, but only for premium users. AVG&#8217;s customer support pages cover basics like checking system requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='switching-guide'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switching Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already using one of these tools? Here&#8217;s what changes if you switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-hotspot-shield-to-avg-vpn'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from Hotspot Shield to AVG VPN?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 60-day free trial to test everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A kill switch that&#8217;s on by default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The option to bundle antivirus with your VPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hydra protocol speeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wider streaming unblocking and more countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The free plan, Linux app, and Fire TV app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel your Hotspot Shield subscription, within 45 days for a refund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download AVG Secure VPN from the official AVG website and install it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the free trial and click ON for a secure connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group migration-card from-b is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 id='\ud83d\udd04-switching-from-avg-vpn-to-hotspot-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 Switching from AVG VPN to Hotspot Shield?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 What you&#8217;ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster speeds on the Hydra protocol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1,800+ servers in 80 countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser extensions and fuller split tunneling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c What you&#8217;ll lose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The long 60-day trial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antivirus bundling under one brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lower listed price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb How to switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel AVG inside the 30-day refund window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Hotspot Shield app on each computer and phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign in, keep Hydra selected, and connect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hotspot Shield process takes about five minutes. AVG&#8217;s setup is just as quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-our-review-didn-t-cover'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Review Didn&#8217;t Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comparison focused on individual users and small households. We didn&#8217;t evaluate gaming servers, dedicated IP address options, or router setups. Hotspot Shield&#8217;s Family plan and AVG&#8217;s full security bundles weren&#8217;t reviewed in depth. Everything here reflects September 2026 versions, and features change. Our standalone Hotspot Shield review goes deeper on Linux and Fire TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='final-verdict'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing<\/td><td>AVG VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u26a1 Speed<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcfa Streaming<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83c\udf0d Server Network<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd12 Privacy<\/td><td>Tie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udc76 Ease of Use<\/td><td>AVG VPN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcf1 Devices &amp; Apps<\/td><td>Hotspot Shield<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Overall Winner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hotspot Shield<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group winner-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id='\ud83c\udfc6-winner-hotspot-shield'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 WINNER: HOTSPOT SHIELD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotspot Shield wins 4 out of 7 categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Streaming, speed-focused users, and multi-device homes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two VPNs target different people. Hotspot Shield is a speed-first VPN with strong streaming reach. AVG Secure VPN is a simple privacy layer for people who already trust AVG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AVG is a fair pick for beginners on a budget. Its long trial and default kill switch make it low-risk. But two-year connection logs and a smaller network hold it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend Hotspot Shield for most people who stream, torrent, or want faster speeds. Keep Hydra switched on so the kill switch stays active.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140221_5f8da4-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Hotspot Shield for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-hotspot-shield-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of Hotspot Shield Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how Hotspot Shield stacks up against other big names. For more detail, read our full Hotspot Shield VPN review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn-vs-hotspot-shield\" title=\"Hotspot Shield vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotspot Shield vs NordVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hotspot Shield wins on:<\/em> a permanent free tier, a 45-day refund window versus NordVPN&#8217;s 30 days, and Hydra&#8217;s focus on long-distance speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn\" title=\"NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NordVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> repeated independent no-logs audits, a Panama base outside the Five Eyes, a built-in ad and malware blocker, and cheaper multi-year deals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn-vs-hotspot-shield\" title=\"Hotspot Shield vs ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotspot Shield vs ExpressVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hotspot Shield wins on:<\/em> a free plan to test first, a longer 45-day guarantee, and Hydra&#8217;s proprietary speed tuning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn\" title=\"ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166166\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ExpressVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> its Lightway protocol, RAM-only TrustedServer hardware, a British Virgin Islands base, and a dedicated router app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn-vs-hotspot-shield\" title=\"Hotspot Shield vs ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotspot Shield vs ProtonVPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hotspot Shield wins on:<\/em> P2P on every server, a simpler app for first-timers, and a 45-day refund window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn\" title=\"ProtonVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ProtonVPN<\/a> wins on:<\/em> Swiss privacy law, open-source audited apps, Secure Core multi-hop routing, and a free plan without ads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140221_5f8da4-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140221_5f8da4-cf\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140221_4bf018-fc kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try Hotspot Shield for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='more-of-avg-vpn-compared'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of AVG VPN Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how AVG VPN compares with other VPN services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfshark<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>AVG VPN wins on:<\/em> a 60-day free trial, antivirus from the same vendor, and a one-button interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Surfshark wins on:<\/em> unlimited devices, an audited no-logs policy, the CleanWeb ad blocker, and servers in far more countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AVG VPN vs <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/private-internet-access\" title=\"Private Internet Access\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Internet Access<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>AVG VPN wins on:<\/em> a cleaner app for beginners, a longer trial, and bundled security tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Private Internet Access wins on:<\/em> open-source apps, a court-tested no-logs record, unlimited devices, and deep custom settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group competitor-card software-b-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/cyberghost-vs-avg-vpn\" title=\"AVG VPN vs CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"166150\">AVG VPN vs CyberGhost<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>AVG VPN wins on:<\/em> 10 devices versus CyberGhost&#8217;s 7, a two-month trial, and an antivirus bundle option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>CyberGhost wins on:<\/em> servers labeled by streaming service, a 45-day refund on longer plans, audited no-logs, and a bigger network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns140480_0dae67-e4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns140480_0dae67-e4\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;font-weight:bold;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 4px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#ff7700;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;box-shadow:0px 2px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button{border-top-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left-style:solid;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn140480_20e183-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn140480_20e183-55 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try AVG VPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_37\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Hotspot Shield actually free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there&#8217;s a free tier. It&#8217;s ad-supported, limited to one device and one US location, and can&#8217;t stream. Some reviews cite a 500 MB daily cap, so check current limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can Hotspot Shield be trusted?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mostly, with caveats. It claims a 2023 no-logs audit but still logs session data. It sits in the Five Eyes and hasn&#8217;t published transparency reports since 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is AVG VPN any good?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s good for beginners. You get one-click setup, 10 devices, and a default kill switch. Speeds, server count, and privacy trail stronger rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is AVG Secure VPN free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not permanently. New users get a 60-day free trial. After that, you need a paid plan, and the shortest standalone term is one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is there a better VPN than Hotspot Shield?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For privacy, audited options like NordVPN or ProtonVPN are stronger. Against AVG VPN, though, it wins on speed, streaming, and server count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"name\": \"Hotspot Shield vs AVG VPN: I Tested Both \u2014 Here's the Truth\",\n      \"description\": \"Hotspot Shield vs AVG VPN \u2014 Hotspot Shield wins on speed and streaming, but AVG VPN beats it on price and its 60-day free trial. See which one fits YOU.\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/hotspot-shield-vs-avg-vpn\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2026-09-30\",\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-09-30\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Fahim Joharder\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"FahimAI\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n      \"name\": \"VPN Comparison\",\n      \"numberOfItems\": 2,\n      \"itemListOrder\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemListOrderDescending\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 1,\n          \"name\": \"Hotspot Shield\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n          \"position\": 2,\n          \"name\": \"AVG VPN\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"SoftwareApplication\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield#software\",\n      \"name\": \"Hotspot Shield\",\n      \"applicationCategory\": \"SecurityApplication\",\n      \"operatingSystem\": \"Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield\",\n      \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.0\",\n        \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n        \"worstRating\": \"1\",\n        \"ratingCount\": \"1240\"\n      },\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateOffer\",\n        \"lowPrice\": \"0\",\n        \"highPrice\": \"7.99\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"offerCount\": \"2\"\n      },\n      \"featureList\": [\n        \"Fastest VPN\",\n        \"Military-grade Encryption\",\n        \"80+ Virtual Locations\",\n        \"10 Devices with One Account\",\n        \"Unlimited bandwidth\",\n        \"Patented Hydra protocol\",\n        \"Streaming servers optimized for Netflix and Disney+\"\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"SoftwareApplication\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn#software\",\n      \"name\": \"AVG VPN\",\n      \"applicationCategory\": \"SecurityApplication\",\n      \"operatingSystem\": \"Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/avg-vpn\",\n      \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"3.5\",\n        \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n        \"worstRating\": \"1\",\n        \"ratingCount\": \"860\"\n      },\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateOffer\",\n        \"lowPrice\": \"0\",\n        \"highPrice\": \"4.99\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"offerCount\": \"3\"\n      },\n      \"featureList\": [\n        \"Online Privacy\",\n        \"Military-grade Encryption\",\n        \"50+ Server Locations\",\n        \"Conceal Location and IP\",\n        \"Multi-device Support\",\n        \"AVG Secure Identity\",\n        \"Antivirus\",\n        \"Virus Scan & Cleaner\",\n        \"Optimized servers for streaming and torrenting\"\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield actually free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, there's a free tier. It's ad-supported, limited to one device and one US location, and can't stream. Some reviews cite a 500 MB daily cap, so check current limits.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can Hotspot Shield be trusted?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Mostly, with caveats. It claims a 2023 no-logs audit but still logs session data. It sits in the Five Eyes and hasn't published transparency reports since 2019.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN any good?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It's good for beginners. You get one-click setup, 10 devices, and a default kill switch. Speeds, server count, and privacy trail stronger rivals.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG Secure VPN free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Not permanently. New users get a 60-day free trial. After that, you need a paid plan, and the shortest standalone term is one year.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is there a better VPN than Hotspot Shield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"For privacy, audited options like NordVPN or ProtonVPN are stronger. Against AVG VPN, though, it wins on speed, streaming, and server count.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield actually work?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. It encrypts your traffic, hides your IP address, and unblocks major streaming services on Premium.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield still free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. An ad-supported free version is still offered for one device and one US location.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can Hotspot Shield be tracked?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Your ISP can see you use a VPN, but not your browsing. The service logs session duration, bandwidth, and anonymized domains.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield slow down internet?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Every VPN adds some slowdown. Its Hydra protocol keeps the drop small, especially on a local server.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield totally free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Only the basic tier. Premium features like streaming servers and live chat support require a paid plan.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield cost money?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The free tier costs nothing. Premium is listed at $7.99\/month on annual billing.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield VPN a virus?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. It's a legitimate VPN from the official website and app stores. Avoid unofficial download sites.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can Hotspot Shield VPN be detected?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Some websites can detect VPN IP addresses. Streaming servers on Premium help avoid most blocks.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can I use Hotspot Shield VPN for free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, on one device with one US location. Streaming and extra locations need Premium.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does VPN protect hotspot?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A VPN encrypts traffic on any network, including a mobile hotspot or public Wi-Fi.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield a good VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes for speed and streaming. Its logging and US base make it weaker for strict privacy needs.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield a VPN or proxy?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It's a full VPN. The browser extensions work more like a proxy for browser traffic only.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can you use a VPN on a hotspot?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. Connect to the hotspot first, then turn on your VPN app.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does hotspot VPN actually work?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A VPN encrypts your data even on a shared hotspot connection.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How to get hotspot VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Download a VPN app like Hotspot Shield from its website or your app store, then sign in and connect.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can I use VPN and hotspot at the same time?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. Run the VPN on each device connected to the hotspot.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. Hotspot Shield is a VPN service that encrypts your internet traffic.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How do I use VPN on Hotspot Shield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Open the app, pick a virtual location, and tap connect. It links up in a few seconds.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How can I download Hotspot Shield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Download it from the official website or the Apple and Google app stores.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How to use Hotspot Shield for free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Install the app and choose the free tier. It covers one device and one US location.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can you use Hotspot Shield on Google Chrome?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A Chrome extension lets you switch VPN locations from the browser.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does VPN cover hotspot?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A VPN protects traffic from any device that runs it, even on a hotspot.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield a free VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It offers a free tier alongside its paid Premium plan.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How do I activate VPN on Hotspot Shield?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Sign in to the app and tap the connect button.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield completely free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. Only the basic tier is free. Premium costs $7.99\/month on annual billing.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield take your information?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It logs IP addresses during sessions, plus duration and bandwidth. The free version shares data with advertisers.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield take your data?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It collects limited session data. The free version shares data with third-party advertisers.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is hotspot VPN any good?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Hotspot Shield is good for speed and streaming. Privacy-focused users may prefer audited rivals.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Should I use VPN on hotspot?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, especially on public or shared hotspots where others can snoop.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield VPN keep logs?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, some. It logs session duration, bandwidth, and anonymized domains, and deletes IP addresses after each session.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is hotspot VPN legit?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. Hotspot Shield is a legitimate, long-running VPN company.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is it safe to use VPN on hotspot?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A VPN makes hotspot use safer by encrypting your data.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is the Hotspot Shield VPN trusted?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It's widely used, but its logging practices and US base worry privacy experts.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield VPN give free data?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. It doesn't give mobile data. It only secures the data you already have.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield protect you?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. It encrypts traffic and hides your IP address. Keep Hydra on so the kill switch works.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield give free internet?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. You still need your own internet connection.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield basic legit?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. The basic free tier is legitimate but ad-supported and limited.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Why is Hotspot Shield making me pay?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Premium features like streaming, extra locations, and more devices need a paid subscription.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does Hotspot Shield sell your data?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The free version shares data with third-party advertisers. Paid plans don't show ads.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is it safe to use Hotspot Shield VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes for everyday use. Stricter privacy needs may call for an audited VPN.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield VPN fast?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. One test recorded 210 Mbps in the UK and 190 Mbps in the US.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Hotspot Shield free legit?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. The free tier is real, but limited to one device and one US location.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can you use Hotspot Shield for free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, with limits. Premium unlocks streaming and 80+ locations.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the limitation of Hotspot Shield free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"One device, one US location, ads, no streaming, and reported daily data caps.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is Hotspot Shield free vs paid?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Free covers one device and one US location with ads. Premium adds 80+ locations, streaming, 10 devices, and live chat.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is the AVG VPN free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. It offers a 60-day free trial, then requires a paid plan.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is NordVPN better than AVG VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"For privacy and features, yes. NordVPN has audits and more servers. AVG is simpler and bundles antivirus.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does AVG have a built in VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"AVG Ultimate bundles AVG Secure VPN. The free antivirus plan does not include it.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG Secure VPN safe to use?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, it uses AES-256 encryption. It keeps connection logs for two years, though.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the difference between AVG Secure VPN and AVG Internet Security?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"AVG Secure VPN encrypts your connection. AVG Internet Security is antivirus software for malware.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does AVG antivirus include VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Not the free version. AVG Ultimate includes the VPN.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN free?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"No. There's a 60-day trial, then a paid subscription.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Do I need a VPN with my antivirus?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"They do different jobs. Antivirus stops malware. A VPN protects your connection.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is VPN free with AVG?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Only during the 60-day trial or inside the AVG Ultimate bundle.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How much does AVG VPN cost?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"AVG's listed plans start at $4.99\/month. Standalone VPN pricing runs about $54 per year.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is VPN AVG?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"AVG Secure VPN is AVG's VPN. It encrypts traffic and hides your IP address.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is there an absolutely free VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Some VPNs offer free tiers, like Hotspot Shield. They usually come with limits or ads.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How do I download AVG VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Download it from the official AVG website or your device's app store.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN free to use?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Only during the 60-day trial.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN worth having?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes if you use AVG antivirus and want simple protection. Power users may want more features.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the cost of AVG VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Listed plans start at $4.99\/month. Standalone VPN pricing runs about $54 per year.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is there a 100% free VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"A few VPNs have free plans, but they limit data, locations, or speed.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How much does a VPN cost on average?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Most VPN providers charge about $3 to $5 per month on annual plans.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG Secure VPN necessary?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It's useful on public Wi-Fi or for streaming abroad. It isn't required for basic home use.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How to install secure VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Download the app from the official site, install it, then start a trial or sign in.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN safe to use?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes for basic use. It encrypts data but keeps some connection logs.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How much is AVG VPN a year?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"About $54 per year for the standalone VPN, based on review sites.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does AVG have a good VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It's decent for beginners. It lacks advanced features and has a smaller network.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How private is AVG VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Moderately. It doesn't log browsing history but keeps connection event logs for two years.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN legit?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. It's a legitimate VPN from the AVG antivirus brand.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does AVG VPN work with Netflix?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, on its streaming servers. It unblocked US Netflix.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is secure VPN a good idea?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. A VPN protects your data on public networks.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is it safe to use secure VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, when you use a trusted provider with strong encryption.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is Secure VPN a good idea?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, especially on public Wi-Fi.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is it safe to use AVG VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. It uses AES-256 encryption and a default kill switch.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does AVG VPN slow down internet speed?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes. Tests show it keeps about 31% of base download speed.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does AVG VPN work on Netflix?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, through its dedicated streaming servers.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How safe is AVG VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Its encryption is strong. Its logging policy and lack of audits are weaker points.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is AVG VPN private?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Partly. It doesn't log your IP or browsing, but it logs connection timestamps and data use.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the safest VPN website?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Download VPNs only from the provider's official website or official app stores.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Is an AVG Secure VPN necessary?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Not always. It helps most on public Wi-Fi.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Should I turn on secure VPN?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Yes, whenever you use public Wi-Fi or want to hide your IP address.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What does 'verification successful waiting' mean when a VPN site loads?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It's a security check page some websites show. It's not part of either VPN app.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is a Ray ID on a VPN website error?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"A Ray ID is a reference code from a website's security layer. It's unrelated to either VPN.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Why won't a website load with a VPN on?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Some sites detect VPN IP addresses. If a site properly loads without the VPN, try another server or split tunneling.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Review\",\n      \"name\": \"Hotspot Shield vs AVG VPN: Hotspot Shield wins on speed and streaming\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Fahim Joharder\"\n      },\n      \"datePublished\": \"2026-09-30\",\n      \"reviewBody\": \"Hotspot Shield wins 4 of 7 categories thanks to its Hydra protocol, larger server network, and wider streaming unblocking. AVG VPN is cheaper, easier for beginners, and bundles with AVG antivirus.\",\n      \"itemReviewed\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/hotspot-shield#software\"\n      },\n      \"reviewRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Rating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.0\",\n        \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n        \"worstRating\": \"1\"\n      },\n      \"positiveNotes\": {\n        \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n        \"itemListElement\": [\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 1,\n            \"name\": \"Hydra protocol delivers fast speeds on near and far servers\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 2,\n            \"name\": \"Premium unblocks Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 3,\n            \"name\": \"Free plan available for one device\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 4,\n            \"name\": \"45-day refund window beats the usual 30 days\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 5,\n            \"name\": \"Covers up to 10 devices per account\"\n          }\n        ]\n      },\n      \"negativeNotes\": {\n        \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n        \"itemListElement\": [\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 1,\n            \"name\": \"Kill switch only works with the Hydra protocol\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 2,\n            \"name\": \"Logs session duration, bandwidth, and anonymized domains\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 3,\n            \"name\": \"US-based, inside the Five Eyes alliance\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 4,\n            \"name\": \"No transparency reports released since 2019\"\n          }\n        ]\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winner 4.0 Runner Up 3.5 \u26a1 Quick Verdict: Hotspot Shield and AVG VPN both promise a safe VPN connection in one click. But they are built for very different people. Hotspot Shield is a speed-first VPN with its own Hydra protocol. AVG Secure VPN is a simple add-on from a well-known antivirus brand. One chases [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":225129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[511,509],"tags":[932,1180],"class_list":["post-225125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotspot-shield","category-avg-vpn","tag-autolink","tag-vs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=225125"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":225132,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225125\/revisions\/225132"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/225129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=225125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=225125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=225125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}