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Head-to-head · Game Latency Reducers

Mudfish vs Hastega

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Mudfish #1 in Game Latency Reducers 9.4/10 Paid Visit Mudfish
Hastega #4 in Game Latency Reducers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Hastega

Mudfish leads on 0 checks, Hastega on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMudfish · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Hastega

Mudfish scores higher on our rubric for game latency reducers: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Hastega offers free plan; Mudfish doesn't. On server selection, Mudfish gives you Both where Hastega offers Manual.

Mudfish is the better fit for power users seeking maximum value. Hastega is the better fit for budget users needing flexible routing.

  • Mudfish fits best

    Power users seeking maximum value

  • Hastega fits best

    Budget users needing flexible routing

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Side by side

Feature Mudfish 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Hastega 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Game Latency Reducers #4 in Game Latency Reducers
Best for Power users seeking maximum value Budget users needing flexible routing
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price 990 KRW/mo $5 one-time
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Windows, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Specs
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS/Steam Deck, Android, iOS, Chrome-compatible browsers, OpenWRT Windows, Android
Traffic routing Both Both
Server selection Both Manual
Simultaneous devices 1 1
Game profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported protocols TCP, UDP, UDP FEC, UDP Simple FEC OpenVPN UDP/TCP, L2TP over IPSec
Our review
Pros
  • Selective or full-device routing across games, websites, or all traffic
  • Manual nodes, RTT-based recommendations, and multi-path routing
  • Broad support including Steam Deck, OpenWRT, mobile, and proxies
  • Routes selected game and application traffic through GPN nodes
  • Custom rules support executable, server, and port-based routing
  • Includes split tunneling, diagnostics, and more than 1,000 app entries
Cons
  • No free plan for trying the service before payment
  • Advanced routing options may require more configuration than simpler tools
  • Simultaneous-device support is limited to 1 device
  • Free access disconnects automatically every 15 minutes
  • Supports Windows and Android only
  • Category specifications list one simultaneous device
Our verdict

Mudfish is a game-focused network optimization and VPN service for players who want to route game, website, or full-device traffic through dedicated nodes. It supports selective routing for chosen items and Full VPN mode for all device…

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Hastega is a network optimization service for online games and internet applications on Windows and Android. Its Gaming Private Network routes selected application traffic through gaming-focused nodes, while Smart Automatic mode uses a…

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  1. MudfishGame Latency Reducers 9.4Paid
  2. HastegaGame Latency Reducers 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mudfish — where it wins

    • Selective or full-device routing across games, websites, or all traffic
    • Manual nodes, RTT-based recommendations, and multi-path routing
    • Broad support including Steam Deck, OpenWRT, mobile, and proxies

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for trying the service before payment
    • Advanced routing options may require more configuration than simpler tools
    • Simultaneous-device support is limited to 1 device

  • Hastega — where it wins

    • Routes selected game and application traffic through GPN nodes
    • Custom rules support executable, server, and port-based routing
    • Includes split tunneling, diagnostics, and more than 1,000 app entries

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access disconnects automatically every 15 minutes
    • Supports Windows and Android only
    • Category specifications list one simultaneous device

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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