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Hotspot Shield vs TunnelBear
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Hotspot Shield if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
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Choose TunnelBear if…
- you're in its core audience: everyday internet users, travelers
Side by side
Feature Hotspot Shield TunnelBear
Pricing modelFreemiumPricing unknown
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyAnchorfree, LLC—
Full feature lists
H Hotspot Shield
- Proprietary Hydra VPN protocol
- 115+ virtual locations in 80+ countries
- Up to 10 devices per account
- No logs of data tied to users
- Supports streaming, gaming, downloading and P2P
- Apps for smart TVs and Chrome
- 45-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases
T TunnelBear
- Private, secure web browsing over VPN
- Unblocks websites around the world
- Mac and Windows apps
- iOS and Android apps
- Chrome browser extension
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Hotspot Shield · hotspotshield.com
TunnelBear · tunnelbear.comStrengths and limitations
Hotspot Shield
- 45-day money-back guarantee on direct purchases
- One account covers 10 devices
- Servers in 80+ countries
- Free VPN download offered
- No pricing details on the home page
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn it off
- Linux app not listed
TunnelBear
- Apps for Mac, PC, iOS, Android and Chrome
- Built around simple use
- No pricing information on the pages we received
More comparisons
Other options to consider
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Paid
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Paid
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From $2.99/mo
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SS
Paid
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BFree VPN app with optional Premium for streaming, gaming and private browsing
Free, from $6/mo
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Free, from $6/mo
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TFree and premium VPN for streaming, gaming and private browsing on any device
Free, from $3.33/mo
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Free, from $3.33/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages. Editorial policy