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SPrivate Internet Access vs TunnelBear
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Private Internet Access if…
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you work on Linux
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers
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Choose TunnelBear if…
- you're in its core audience: everyday internet users, travelers
Side by side
Feature Private Internet Access TunnelBear
Pricing modelPaidPricing unknown
Starting price$2.03/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
Company——
Full feature lists
P Private Internet Access
- Servers in 113 countries, including all 50 US states
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols
- Choice of 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
- Split tunneling by app and domain
- Kill switch
- Multi-hop connections
- MACE ad, tracker and malware blocking
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.
Private Internet Access
1 Month$11.95/mo
1 Year$3.99/mo
3 Years + 4 Months$2.03/mo
TunnelBear
Pricing unknown. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
Private Internet Access
- Unlimited devices on one subscription
- Open-source apps
- No-logs policy audited by Deloitte
- 30-day money-back guarantee for new users
- No free plan
- Dedicated IP and antivirus cost extra
- Antivirus is for Windows only
- Money-back guarantee covers new subscribers only, and app store purchases follow store refund terms
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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PSwiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
Free, from $3.49/mo
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Free, from $3.49/mo
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Swiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
VPNFree planOpen source
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Paid
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MM
From $5.61/mo
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Paid
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PP
From $1.69/mo
Facts from each vendor's public pages. Editorial policy