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TunnelBear

FREEMIUM

Friendly VPN with simple interface and free tier

Try VPN with friendly interface before committing to paid service

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyTunnelBear
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded2011
PricingFreemium
Free TrialAvailable
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Simple, user-friendly interface with a clear map for selecting servers, making it easy for beginners.
  • Strong privacy policy: it has undergone independent security audits and maintains a strict no-logs policy.
  • Includes a free tier with 500MB of data monthly, allowing users to test the service without payment.

WEAKNESSES

  • Limited advanced features: lacks dedicated IP options and detailed configuration settings for power users.
  • Smaller server network compared to major competitors, which can lead to congestion and slower speeds.

KEY FEATURES

VigilantBear

Kill switch that blocks traffic if VPN connection drops

GhostBear

Obfuscation mode that disguises VPN traffic as regular HTTPS

SplitBear

Choose which apps use VPN and which bypass it

Closest Tunnel

Automatically connect to fastest server based on location

WHO IS TunnelBear BEST FOR?

VPN beginners

Try VPN with friendly interface before committing to paid service

Occasional travelers

Protect connection on public WiFi during trips abroad

INTEGRATIONS

Chrome ExtensionFirefox ExtensionOpera ExtensionBlocker ExtensioniOSAndroid

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
FREE TRIAL

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DOSSIER

COMPANY
TunnelBear
HQ
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FOUNDED
2011
LAST VERIFIED MAR 27, 2026

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VPN beginnersOccasional travelers

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