Hola VPN vs hide.me

Hola VPN8.6Visit hide.me7.8Visit

Higher score Hola VPN #1 in VPN Extensions for Opera 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Hola VPN

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hide.me #4 in VPN Extensions for Opera 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit hide.me

• Hola VPN fits best

  Opera users wanting broad location choice

• hide.me fits best

  Privacy-focused users seeking audited VPN features

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Side by side

Feature	Hola VPN 8.6/10 Visit ↗	hide.me 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.8
Ranking	#1 in VPN Extensions for Opera	#4 in VPN Extensions for Opera
Best for	Opera users wanting broad location choice	Privacy-focused users seeking audited VPN features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2.99/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Hola VPN 0/3 · hide.me 1/3
Ad blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Tracker blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Kill switch	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Server locations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	190+ VPN locations with location switching Opera, Chrome, and Edge browser extensions Premium supports up to 10 devices	Free plan includes unlimited data and no logs WireGuard, a kill switch, and StealthGuard are available Premium supports streaming and torrenting
Cons	Free tier has limited daily usage Free service uses peer-to-peer routing and device resources Logging policy is unclear, with log data retained up to 12 months	Free-plan speeds are restricted The listed Premium plan benefits vary by term Opera-specific extension fit should be checked before choosing
Our verdict	Hola VPN combines browser extensions, desktop applications, and mobile apps for people who want to change their apparent location and access geographically restricted websites and media. It is aimed at consumers seeking worldwide online… Read the review →	hide.me encrypts internet traffic and masks IP addresses through VPN apps and browser extensions. Its free and Premium plans make it relevant to individual users seeking privacy, secure connections on public networks, or access to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Hola VPN — where it wins

  • 190+ VPN locations with location switching
  • Opera, Chrome, and Edge browser extensions
  • Premium supports up to 10 devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Free tier has limited daily usage
  • Free service uses peer-to-peer routing and device resources
  • Logging policy is unclear, with log data retained up to 12 months

• hide.me — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited data and no logs
  • WireGuard, a kill switch, and StealthGuard are available
  • Premium supports streaming and torrenting

  Where it doesn't

  • Free-plan speeds are restricted
  • The listed Premium plan benefits vary by term
  • Opera-specific extension fit should be checked before choosing

• Hola VPN8.6/10 · Free plan

  Broad location coverage and an Opera extension, balanced by peer-to-peer routing and unclear logging.

  Visit Hola VPNFull verdict →
• hide.me7.8/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-focused VPN with a free tier, audited no-logs claims, and streaming support.

  Visit hide.meFull verdict →