Hotspot Shield vs Mullvad
A detailed comparison to help you decide if Mullvad 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
🇸🇪SE
GDPR protected
Pricing
Hotspot Shield
Contact
Mullvad
subscription
Migration
Migration info not available
Switching from
Hotspot Shield
🇺🇸Aura
VS
Switching to
Mullvad
🇸🇪Mullvad
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
Open Source
Self-Hostable
EU-hosted
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