About HMA
HMA (formerly known as 'HideMyAss!') is a virtual private network (VPN) software designed to help businesses of all sizes securely browse the web, gain access to blocked websites, and encrypt online traffic. The platform includes a smart kill switch, which enables organizations to restrict access to the internet when VPN disconnects and configure automatic launch for the entire network or specific applications.
The IP shuffle functionality in HMA lets organizations surf websites using anonymous IP addresses. The application offers protection against IPV4, IPV6, and other domain name system (DNS) leaks, ensuring security from hack attempts, malware, and phishing sites. It offers a host of features such as split-tunneling, no logging, multiple connections, 256-bit encryption, SHA256 authentication, multi-device access, and more. Organizations can also securely send bulk files using peer-to-peer (P2P) optimized servers.
HMA includes a web proxy, which allows users to access specific websites using online browsers, allow or block cookies, remove scripts, and encrypt URLs. Businesses can also perform a variety of tests including WebRTC, DNS leak, and IP to evaluate data security, communication capabilities, and web connectivity of the existing systems.
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- Industry: Internet
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
A VPN with good value for money
Reviewed on 15/06/2022
My main purpose for using a VPN is to stay anonymous and access geo-restricted content; HMA solves...
My main purpose for using a VPN is to stay anonymous and access geo-restricted content; HMA solves this.
Pros
I initially went with HMA because I was looking for a VPN with a huge number of servers in several countries. The product checked this box easily. Apart from this, the setup is quite simple.
Cons
On one or two occasions, I noticed that some server locations as shown in the software were actually different from what IP checkers reported. Some of the IP addresses are also blacklisted, but this is a general problem with most VPNs.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Value for Money
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Easy to use but not flawless
Reviewed on 07/07/2020
The application was used for QA testing of various applications, mimicking the real location and...
The application was used for QA testing of various applications, mimicking the real location and testing the functionality of VPN detection. As a paid tool, compared to other similar applications and free alternatives it is still an affordable option for professional or hobby QA testers even with low budget.
Pros
Easy to use and select target GEO with the dedicated app. Minimal setup is required, everything is self-explanatory
Cons
Often refused to connect or just jumped to another server without notification. Found a little bit expensive compared to the competition. Detected that real IP address leaks in certain situations.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Fast & Good VPN but can also be deceptional
Reviewed on 07/11/2018
Pros
HMA has plenty of IPs available for almost all countries in the World and keeps no logs of any of them, it is totally secure and very fast.
It has all the feature a standard VPN should have including kill switch, Cross-Platform Support, one-click connect and disconnect, and so on.
Cons
Only a few locations in the USA, Canada, and the UK work perfectly, selecting a city in the USA might end up with you having the IP of Czech Republic and this is the same with some of the P2P enabled locations.
It is best to verify the IP and Country for each location so as to be sure.
Response from Privax
Thank you for your feedback.
When it comes to locations, we tend to have at least one server in every state.
We're known to have more server locations than any other provider. If you need some specific location, please wire here https://goo.gl/JUYit9, we'll pass your feedback to our networking team.
As for Czech Republic issue, it has been mostly resolved by now.
- Industry: Management Consulting
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Essential when you are in countries like KSA
Reviewed on 22/06/2023
Just brilliant; even FaceTime worked with HMA, so that I could keep in touch with my small children...
Just brilliant; even FaceTime worked with HMA, so that I could keep in touch with my small children at home while I was in KSA
Pros
How easy you could get access to the software, easiness of use and of course the fact that it gave me access to company applications from KSA.
Cons
Nothing, it’s a great product that I can highly recommend to other that are traveling extensively in the Middle East.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The name says it all
Reviewed on 21/12/2018
Overall, I love this tool. In looking for a VPN, I could not help but note the name... it is pretty...
Overall, I love this tool. In looking for a VPN, I could not help but note the name... it is pretty much what I want to use a VPN for when I am working remotely. I travel a lot and work online, so I need to be able to access company networks and want to ensure that I am safe personally and professionally. HMA has been easy to use and the one issue I had was resolved in short order with an email. I have been a user for about a year and have another year on my subscription, and I anticipate renewing when my subscription is up.
Pros
Very easy to use and has apps and software fo all platforms. Setup takes just a couple of minutes, and the tool will turn on when needed and remain off when not. HMA has been very stable and reliable, and I enjoy being able to work from any site remotely without the worry of wondering how is accessing my system or seeing my work projects.
Cons
The one challenge that I have is in regard to the iPhone and Mac software; may be a challenge on all. When accessing the internet in some public locations, such as Starbucks, you must first select the network then agree to the terms to use the wifi. The challenge is that HMA detects and turns on, and then the connection fails a causes some issues in connecting. I have learned that when I access one of these networks, I have to dosconnect from HMA, agree to the terms, then turn on HMA. The same issue occurs on my iPhone, and may happen more often as I access dofferent networks throughout the week. While I have come to know how to resolve, it can be annoying sometimes with delays in access and having to occasionally restart.
Response from Privax
Hello,
Thank you for your input.
Please allow us to explain that the issue with public wi-fis, such as cafes, Universities, Libereies, etc.. is not on the VPN end (not just our VPN but in general) . The thing is that their SYS admins block VPN technology, and there is no much that could be done on our end.
If you would like to know more about this, please contact us here https://goo.gl/JUYit9 we'll be glad to answer your queries.
HMA FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for HMA.Q. What type of pricing plans does HMA offer?
HMA offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$299.00/month
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
HMA offers a free web-based proxy along with monthly, annual, two, three year and connection based plans, details of which are outlined below- 1 month plan - $4.05 12 month plan - $52.68 billed at once ($4.39/month) 36 month plan - $100.44 billed at once ($2.79/month) Business Plans 10 simultaneous connection - $12.99/month or $155.88 billed annually 20 simultaneous connection - $23.99/month or $287.88 billed annually 30 simultaneous connection - $32.99/month or $395.88 billed annually
Q. Who are the typical users of HMA?
HMA has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does HMA support?
HMA supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does HMA support mobile devices?
HMA supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does HMA integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations HMA has
Q. What level of support does HMA offer?
HMA offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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