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Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
Proton VPN vs TunnelBear
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Proton VPN if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you work on Linux
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers and streamers
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Choose TunnelBear if…
- you're in its core audience: everyday internet users, travelers
Side by side
Feature Proton VPN TunnelBear
Pricing modelFreemiumPricing unknown
Starting price$3.49/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromemacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyProton AG—
Full feature lists
P Proton VPN
- 20,000+ servers in 140+ countries
- NetShield DNS-level ad, tracker and malware blocker
- Secure Core multi-hop routing
- VPN Accelerator for up to 400% faster speeds
- Kill switch and always-on VPN
- WireGuard and OpenVPN with AES-256 or ChaCha20
- P2P/BitTorrent support on paid plans
- Up to 10 simultaneous devices
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.
Proton VPN · protonvpn.com
TunnelBear · tunnelbear.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Proton VPN
Proton FreeFree
VPN Plus$3.49/mo on 2-year plan ($9.99 monthly)
Proton Unlimited$7.99/mo on 2-year plan ($12.99 monthly)
TunnelBear
Pricing unknown. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
Proton VPN
- Free plan with no ads and no data limits
- Open-source apps and publicly available no-logs audit
- Swiss jurisdiction
- Paid plans cover 10 devices
- Free plan covers 1 device and servers in 10 randomly selected countries
- Free plan excludes streaming, P2P and the ad blocker
- Lowest price requires a 2-year commitment
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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Facts from each vendor's public pages. Editorial policy