Hotspot Shield vs TotalAV: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Lower cost

Hotspot Shield

Premium (yearly) plan

$95.99

a year for 10 people · $8 a month

TotalAV

Total AV Premium (3 devices) plan

$99

a year for 10 people · $8.25 a month

Hotspot Shield costs $3.01 less a year for 10 people.

Lower annual-billing cost for a 10-person team on each product's entry paid plan: Hotspot Shield. This is arithmetic on verified prices, not a recommendation.

10 peopleHotspot ShieldTotalAV
Entry paid planPremium (yearly)Total AV Premium (3 devices)
Vendor price$95.99 per year$99 per year, 3 devices
Monthly cost$8$8.25
Annual cost$95.99$99
Per user / year$9.60$9.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Hotspot Shield vs TotalAV: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Hotspot Shield

  • Military-grade encryptionEncrypts traffic and gives access to sites and streaming worldwide.
  • 115+ virtual locationsOver 115 virtual locations for worldwide content.
  • 10 devices per accountSecure up to 10 devices with one account.
  • Cross-platform appsApps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, smart TVs and more.
  • IP masking and Wi-Fi securityMasks your IP address and secures public Wi-Fi hotspots.

Source:hotspotshield.com ·

TotalAV

  • Multi-platform supportRuns on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
  • Real-time scanningAlways-on scanning of downloads, installs and executables.
  • Scheduled scansAutomate scans on your own schedule.
  • Privacy cleanupClears tracking cookies and browsing traces.
  • Data breach alertsMonitors your email in public breach data and sends alerts.
  • Ad blockingRemoves intrusive ads, pop-ups and notifications.

Source:totalav.com ·

Hotspot Shield vs TotalAV pricing questions

  1. How much do Hotspot Shield and TotalAV cost?

    Hotspot Shield paid plans start at $95.99 per year (Premium (yearly)). TotalAV paid plans start at $9.99 per month, 3 devices (Total AV Premium (3 devices)).

  2. Is Hotspot Shield or TotalAV cheaper for 5 users?

    Hotspot Shield is cheaper for 5 users: $95.99 per year on Premium (yearly), against $99 per year for TotalAV on Total AV Premium (3 devices). That is $3.01 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is Hotspot Shield or TotalAV cheaper for 10 users?

    Hotspot Shield is cheaper for 10 users: $95.99 per year on Premium (yearly), against $99 per year for TotalAV on Total AV Premium (3 devices). That is $3.01 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is Hotspot Shield or TotalAV cheaper for 25 users?

    Hotspot Shield is cheaper for 25 users: $95.99 per year on Premium (yearly), against $99 per year for TotalAV on Total AV Premium (3 devices). That is $3.01 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do Hotspot Shield and TotalAV have a free plan?

    Hotspot Shield lists a free plan; TotalAV does not list one on its official pricing.