Hotspot Shield vs AirVPN
A detailed comparison to help you decide if AirVPN 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
🇮🇹IT
GDPR protected
Pricing
Hotspot Shield
Contact
AirVPN
subscription
Migration
Migration info not available
Switching from
Hotspot Shield
🇺🇸Aura
VS
Switching to
AirVPN
🇮🇹AirVPN
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
EU-Based
GDPR Compliant
EU-hosted
Open Source
