PacketStreamCompare · Bandwidth sharing apps
PacketStream vs. Honeygain
PacketStream and Honeygain both pay you to share your unused internet connection. PacketStream pays $0.10 for every GB routed, keeps your balance in US dollars, and pays out by PayPal from $5. On October 28, 2026, Honeygain’s default mode needed $20 (20,000 credits) before a PayPal payout, and its payout provider charged $2.02 per PayPal payout.
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At a glance
| Feature | PacketStream | Honeygain |
|---|---|---|
| How you earn | $0.10 for every GB routed through your connection. Your balance is in US dollars. | Credits for the data you share. 10,000 credits equal $10. |
| Minimum payout | $5 | $20 (20,000 credits) in its default Honeygain mode |
| Payout fee | 3% PacketStream cashout fee. PayPal may add its own fees. | $2.02 per PayPal payout, charged by its payout provider, Tipalti. Other currencies add a conversion fee. PayPal may add its own fees. |
| How PayPal payouts work | PacketStream pays your cashout to PayPal in USD, processed within one week. | Through Tipalti, a separate payout company. You register with Tipalti before your first PayPal payout. |
How they differ
Getting paid. PacketStream pays out from $5, in USD, by PayPal. Payouts are processed within one week. A 3% PacketStream cashout fee applies, and PayPal may add its own fees. Honeygain’s default mode needs $20 before a payout. Its PayPal payouts go through Tipalti, which charges $2.02 per payout.
Earnings. Your PacketStream balance is in US dollars. Every GB routed through your connection adds $0.10, at the same rate in every country.
Setup. Install the app, sign in, and leave it running. It needs no inbound ports or router changes. Proxy customers see only your exit IP address and its approximate location. Read how sharing works.
Why choose PacketStream
- Cash out from $5. Honeygain’s default mode needs $20 before a payout.
- Your balance is in US dollars, not credits. Every GB routed through your connection adds $0.10.
- PacketStream pays you through PayPal itself. There is no separate payout company to register with.
- The app runs on Windows 10 or newer, macOS 14 or newer, Linux, and Android 8.0 or newer.
- No inbound ports or router changes. Stop sharing whenever you like.
Frequently asked questions
Is PacketStream an alternative to Honeygain?
Yes. Both apps pay you to share your internet connection. PacketStream pays $0.10 for every GB routed, keeps your balance in US dollars, and lets you cash out from $5 by PayPal.
What is the minimum payout?
PacketStream’s minimum cashout is $5. On October 28, 2026, Honeygain’s payout page listed a $20 minimum (20,000 credits) in its default mode.
What fees does PacketStream charge?
A 3% cashout fee. PayPal may add its own fees, depending on your account and country. Payouts are in USD and are processed within one week.
Which devices can I use?
Windows 10 or newer, macOS 14 or newer, Linux, and Android 8.0 or newer. On Linux, you install with one command from your dashboard, and you need Docker 24 or newer. The Android app is a direct download from your dashboard.
What can proxy customers see about me?
Only your exit IP address and its approximate location. They do not see your PacketStream account.
Sources, checked 2026-10-28
- Honeygain: Payouts page
- Honeygain Help Center: What are the payout fees?
- Honeygain Help Center: How to request a payout?
- Honeygain Help Center: What is the minimum payout threshold?
- PacketStream: Share bandwidth
- PacketStream: Terms of Service
Prices are as listed on the date shown and may have changed since. Honeygain is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify its products. PacketStream facts come from our Share bandwidth page, our Terms of Service, and the download page in the PacketStream dashboard.