Hotspot Shield vs IVPN
A detailed comparison to help you decide if IVPN is the right EU alternative for your needs.
Last updated: February 15, 2026•Reviewed by Built in EU Team
At a Glance
Data Location
🇺🇸US
US data laws
🌍GI
GDPR protected
Pricing
Hotspot Shield
Contact
IVPN
subscription
Migration
Migration info not available
Switching from
Hotspot Shield
🇺🇸Aura
VS
Switching to
IVPN
🌍IVPN
US Data Storage
Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities
EU Data Protection
Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency
Certifications & Compliance
No certifications listed
GDPR Compliant
EU-hosted
ISO 27001
Open Source
