Hide My IP is an application (or website) that helps users hide their IP address from the public. It does this by routing the user’s internet traffic through a remote server, which masks the user’s real IP address. This allows users to browse the internet anonymously, and their IP address will remain hidden when they access websites, send emails, or use any other online service. Hide My IP also provides security features such as encrypted connections and secure VPNs, which help users protect their online data from hackers and other malicious actors. Additionally, Hide My IP can be used to access services and content that are geographically restricted, such as streaming media services or websites that are blocked in certain countries.
Bundleware The software displays advertisements and was bundled with browser hijackers in the past.
Does not allow choice of IP, etc.
OpenVPN seems to be for companies that want to set up their own VPN. Hide My IP is a global VPN for anonymous surfing.