OpenVPN for Android vs VPN Hotspot
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
OpenVPN for Android
With the VPNService in Android 4.0+ it is possible to create a VPN that doesn't need root access.
VPN Hotspot
Connecting things to your VPN made simple. Share your VPN connection over hotspot/system tethering or repeater. (root required) This app is useful for: * Connecting things that don't support VPN like Chromecasts behind corporate firewalls; * Setting up gapps behind corporate firewalls; * Connecting to your mobile hotspot but you're not bothered to set up VPN on your device; * Identifying, monitoring and blocking (unwanted) clients; * Bypassing tethering limits by: - (recommended) Use this app with a real VPN/socksifier; (ad-blocker may not work) - (might or might not work based on your carrier) Use this app with TTL editor like TTL Master; - Try your luck and simply use this app. Get more information including FAQs on GitHub: https://github.com/Mygod/VPNHotspot/blob/master/README.md
| Feature | OpenVPN for Android | VPN Hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-2.0-only | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | VPNBrowser | VPNBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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