Hola VPN

holavpn · v4.1,1.259.51

5.5

Peer-to-peer VPN

Security & Privacy macOS 12+ Homepage →

brew install --cask holavpn

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Trust Score 2/10

✗ Open source +0

✗ Active development +0

✗ Licensed +0

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v4.1,1.259.51

1mo ago4.0,1.257.548→4.1,1.259.51

2mo ago4.0,1.255.991→4.0,1.257.548

3mo ago3.9,1.255.902→4.0,1.255.991

3mo ago3.9,1.254.970→3.9,1.255.902

4mo ago3.8,1.252.853→3.9,1.254.970

5mo ago3.7,1.251.91→3.8,1.252.853

7mo ago3.7,1.250.138→3.7,1.251.91

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Hola VPN offers a unique peer-to-peer approach to VPN services, using other users' connections to enhance privacy and anonymity. It's a free, easy-to-use tool that appeals to casual users seeking basic internet privacy without advanced features.

Hola VPN routes internet traffic through a peer-to-peer network of users to provide privacy and bypass geographic restrictions.

Maturity: The project has been active since 2015 and receives regular updates, indicating stability and ongoing development.

Community: Community sentiment is cautious, with several Hacker News mentions highlighting security concerns and exploitation incidents. Users express skepticism about the app's reliability and privacy assurances.

Pros

+ Free to use with no ads or payment requirements
+ Peer-to-peer network enhances anonymity and reduces reliance on central servers
+ User-friendly interface with minimal setup required
+ No logs policy for user activity
+ Available across multiple platforms