HMA (HideMyAss) vs ZenMate

Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit & Twitter discussions

Community Pick

HMA (HideMyAss)

Based on community sentiment and discussions

Approval Rate
80%
4 recommend · 1 warn
Data Quality
Medium
Reviews
13
Reviewers
12
Promotional Content
38% may be promotional
Best for:
People who want a familiar VPN for everyday browsing Users who mainly need a different IP for general apps and websites Anyone who wants something mainstream rather than niche
HMA (HideMyAss) gets talked about as a familiar, easy-to-grab VPN option when people just want to “disappear” online and browse with a different IP. It comes up in the same breath as other mainstream...
Approval Rate
20%
1 recommend · 4 warn
Data Quality
Medium
Reviews
10
Reviewers
10
Best for:
People who want a straightforward VPN for everyday browsing Casual streamers who want something easy Users who like using a VPN through a browser extension
ZenMate comes up as a pretty approachable VPN that people see as “good enough” for everyday use, especially if you want something simple and not overly technical. It also gets mentioned alongside main...

Performance by Use Case

Use Case HMA (HideMyAss) Winner ZenMate
Streaming -- (1) - -
Privacy 67% (3) 20% (7)
Censorship 100% (2) -
Travel 100% (1) - -
Work -- (1) - -- (1)
Price -- (1) - -

HMA (HideMyAss)

Strengths

  • Well-known brand
  • Good for basic location changing
  • Fits everyday browsing needs

Weaknesses

  • Mixed trust when it comes to privacy
  • Not a magic fix for TikTok/Instagram account creation
  • Can get tricky with router or hotspot sharing setups

ZenMate

Strengths

  • Simple to use
  • Decent speeds for everyday use
  • Good for basic privacy and tracking protection
  • Handy browser extension option

Weaknesses

  • Ownership concerns (Kape/Teddy Sagi)
  • Trust questions for privacy-focused buyers
  • May not satisfy advanced business/network needs