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VPNs comparison · 2026
CyberGhost edges out TunnelBear in this VPNs comparison, scoring 86 against 76 across our seven scored dimensions. CyberGhost leads on Price (94 vs 78). The two are closest on Privacy, where the gap is just 0 points. On pricing, CyberGhost starts cheaper at $2.03/mo versus $4.99/mo. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
CyberGhost
User-friendly with optimised streaming servers
86/100
TunnelBear
Simple, friendly VPN with a 2GB free plan
76/100
Radar comparison
CyberGhost
86
TunnelBear
76
Speed
Download and upload speed loss vs baseline
Privacy
Encryption, jurisdiction, and audit history
Server Network
Number of countries and server locations
Streaming
Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer unblocking rate
Price
Monthly cost and value for features
No-Logs Audit
Independent audit of no-logs policy
Device Support
Number of simultaneous connections and apps
Overall Score
CyberGhost
Pros
Cons
TunnelBear
Pros
Cons
Choose CyberGhost if you value server network most and have budget for $2.03/month or more. Choose TunnelBear if you value no-logs audit most and have budget for $4.99/month or more. If neither dimension is a clear priority, CyberGhost's higher overall score (86/100) makes it the safer default in the vpns category.
Based on our independent scoring across 7 dimensions, CyberGhost scores 86/100 overall versus TunnelBear's 76/100 — a 10-point margin. CyberGhost leads on Server Network in particular. That said, TunnelBear may still be the right choice if the dimensions where it scores higher match your specific priorities — the radar chart above shows the full profile side by side.
CyberGhost starts cheaper at $2.03/month versus TunnelBear's $4.99/month. At higher usage tiers, the gap may narrow depending on each tool's scaling model. Check the official pricing pages for current plans — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
CyberGhost scores higher on Server Network — 94/100 versus 68/100 for TunnelBear. If server network is your primary decision criterion, CyberGhost is the stronger choice in this head-to-head.
Switching between vpns tools is generally possible but involves migration effort: exporting your data or configuration from CyberGhost, re-importing or reconfiguring in TunnelBear, and updating any API integrations or environment variables in your codebase. The effort scales with how deeply embedded the tool is in your stack. Test TunnelBear on a non-production project first before migrating.
CyberGhost (86/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise server network — its strongest dimension — and who want a low-cost starting price. TunnelBear (76/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise no-logs audit and want a free entry point. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (CyberGhost) is the safer default choice.
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