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NordVPN vs TunnelBear

Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.

NNordVPNFrom $2.99/moVisit site
TTunnelBearPricing unknownVisit site
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Choose NordVPN if…

  • you're in its core audience: individual consumers, families
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Choose TunnelBear if…

  • you work on macOS, Windows, iOS
  • you're in its core audience: everyday internet users, travelers

Side by side

Feature NordVPN TunnelBear
Pricing modelPaidPricing unknown
Starting price$2.99/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Platforms—macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
Company——
Full feature lists

N NordVPN

  • Encrypted VPN connections that hide your IP address
  • Threat Protection included in all plans
  • Up to 10 devices per subscription
  • NordPass password manager on higher tiers
  • Data Breach Scanner on Plus and higher
  • 1 TB encrypted NordLocker storage on Complete
  • Pay by card, crypto or PayPal

T TunnelBear

  • Private, secure web browsing over VPN
  • Unblocks websites around the world
  • Mac and Windows apps
  • iOS and Android apps
  • Chrome browser extension

What you'd pay

The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.

NordVPN

Basic$3.49/mo on 2-year plan; $14.99 month-to-month
Complete$4.49/mo on 2-year plan; $19.99 month-to-month
Prime$7.49/mo on 2-year plan; $29.99 month-to-month

TunnelBear

Pricing unknown. Plan details aren't published.

Strengths and limitations

NordVPN

  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Covers up to 10 devices
  • Higher tiers bundle a password manager and 1 TB of storage
  • Accepts card, crypto and PayPal
  • No free plan
  • Long-term plans are billed upfront
  • Prices and plan names vary by region and promotion

TunnelBear

  • Apps for Mac, PC, iOS, Android and Chrome
  • Built around simple use
  • No pricing information on the pages we received

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