PrivadoVPN vs TunnelBear

PrivadoVPN8.7Visit TunnelBear8.4Visit

Higher score PrivadoVPN #5 in Free VPN Services 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit PrivadoVPN

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TunnelBear #8 in Free VPN Services 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit TunnelBear

• PrivadoVPN fits best

  Low-cost full-featured VPN

• TunnelBear fits best

  Audited VPN with obfuscation

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Side by side

Feature	PrivadoVPN 8.7/10 Visit ↗	TunnelBear 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Free VPN Services	#8 in Free VPN Services
Best for	Low-cost full-featured VPN	Audited VPN with obfuscation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1.11/user/mo (best)	$3.33/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PrivadoVPN 0/1 · TunnelBear 0/1
Ads on free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Free data allowance	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free server choice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free speed policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Logging policy	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes 10 GB every 30 days Paid plans support streaming, torrenting, and 10 connections Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and split tunneling	Independent annual security audits GhostBear obfuscation for restrictive networks WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 support
Cons	Free plan is limited to one device and selected server locations No independent no-logs audit is published The service is not open source	Free plan is limited to 2 GB of secure browsing Streaming support is explicitly unsupported Teams pricing is charged per user monthly
Our verdict	PrivadoVPN is a consumer VPN service from Switzerland-based Privado Networks AG. It encrypts internet traffic, masks IP addresses, and offers apps for web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome. It suits individuals and households that… Read the review →	TunnelBear is a freemium VPN service for consumers and teams that encrypts device traffic and routes connections through VPN locations in different countries. It suits users who want a limited free option, paid unlimited browsing, country… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PrivadoVPN — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 10 GB every 30 days
  • Paid plans support streaming, torrenting, and 10 connections
  • Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, and split tunneling

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one device and selected server locations
  • No independent no-logs audit is published
  • The service is not open source

• TunnelBear — where it wins

  • Independent annual security audits
  • GhostBear obfuscation for restrictive networks
  • WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 2 GB of secure browsing
  • Streaming support is explicitly unsupported
  • Teams pricing is charged per user monthly

• PrivadoVPN8.7/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost VPN with streaming, torrenting, WireGuard, and 10-device support.

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• TunnelBear8.4/10 · Free plan

  A well-audited VPN with obfuscation and a useful free tier, but no streaming support.

  Visit TunnelBearFull verdict →