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VPNs comparison · 2026
ProtonVPN edges out TunnelBear in this VPNs comparison, scoring 85 against 76 across our seven scored dimensions. ProtonVPN has the edge on Privacy (96 vs 80). The two are closest on Price, where the gap is just 0 points. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
TunnelBear
Simple, friendly VPN with a 2GB free plan
76/100
ProtonVPN
Swiss privacy, open-source, and a solid free tier
85/100
Radar comparison
TunnelBear
76
ProtonVPN
85
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
TunnelBear
Pros
Cons
ProtonVPN
Pros
Cons
Choose TunnelBear if you value no-logs audit most and have budget for $4.99/month or more. Choose ProtonVPN if you value privacy most and have budget for $4.99/month or more. If neither dimension is a clear priority, ProtonVPN's higher overall score (85/100) makes it the safer default in the vpns category.
Based on our independent scoring across 7 dimensions, ProtonVPN scores 85/100 overall versus TunnelBear's 76/100 — a 9-point margin. ProtonVPN leads on No-Logs Audit 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.
Pricing for both tools is shown in the comparison cards above. For the most current rates, check each tool's official pricing page directly — SaaS pricing changes frequently and promotional rates may be available.
ProtonVPN scores higher on Privacy — 96/100 versus 80/100 for TunnelBear. If privacy is your primary decision criterion, ProtonVPN 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 TunnelBear, re-importing or reconfiguring in ProtonVPN, 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 ProtonVPN on a non-production project first before migrating.
TunnelBear (76/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise no-logs audit — its strongest dimension — and who want a free entry point. ProtonVPN (85/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise privacy and want a free entry point. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (ProtonVPN) is the safer default choice.
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