Connectify 2018

In 2018, Windows 10 had a native "Mobile Hotspot" feature, but it was notoriously finicky. It often failed to detect specific Wi-Fi adapters, wouldn't allow Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridging easily, and lacked speed controls.

| Edition | Price (2018) | Key Limitations | |--------|-------------|----------------| | (Free) | $0 | Hotspot name locked to "Connectify-xxx"; 1-hour session limit (would stop after 60 mins); No repeater mode; No VPN sharing | | Pro | $34.97/year or $69.97 lifetime | All features; Bridging mode; Repeater; VPN sharing; No session limits | | Max | $59.97/year or $99.97 lifetime | Everything in Pro + Wired bridging + Advanced firewall rules + Priority traffic shaping | connectify 2018