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TunnelBear vs Windscribe

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

TTunnelBearPricing unknownVisit site
WWindscribeFreemiumVisit site
VS
T

Choose TunnelBear if…

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

Choose Windscribe if…

  • you want a free plan to start with
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, budget-minded vpn users

Side by side

Feature TunnelBear Windscribe
Pricing modelPricing unknownFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome—
Company——
Full feature lists

T TunnelBear

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

W Windscribe

  • Free tier with up to 10GB of data a month
  • Free servers in about 11 countries
  • Pro plan with unlimited data and all locations
  • Build a Plan option priced per location
  • R.O.B.E.R.T. domain and ad blocker

What you'd pay

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

TunnelBear

Pricing unknown. Plan details aren't published.

Windscribe

FreeFree
ProSee vendor site
Build a PlanPer location

Strengths and limitations

TunnelBear

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

Windscribe

  • Free plan with up to 10GB of data a month
  • Build a Plan lets you pay only for the locations you need
  • Paid tiers include unlimited data
  • Free plan is limited to about 11 countries
  • Free data drops to 2GB a month without a confirmed email

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