TunnelBear vs Windscribe: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

TunnelBear

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Windscribe

Pro (yearly) plan

$69

a year for 10 people · $5.75 a month

10 peopleTunnelBearWindscribe
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionPro (yearly)
Vendor price$69 per year
Monthly cost$5.75
Annual cost$69
Per user / year$6.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

TunnelBear vs Windscribe: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

TunnelBear

  • Split tunnelingChoose which apps and websites go through the VPN.
  • No-logs policyDoes not log customer activity.
  • AES-256 encryptionUses AES 256-bit encryption by default.
  • Multiple VPN protocolsConnect with WireGuard, OpenVPN or IKEv2.
  • ObfuscationMakes VPN traffic less detectable to ISPs and governments.
  • P2P-friendly serversServers that support secure peer-to-peer file sharing.
  • Large server networkMore than 8000 servers located in the countries you select.
  • Unlimited devicesNo limit on the number of connected devices.

Source:tunnelbear.com/features ·

Windscribe

  • Large server networkServers in over 69 countries and 135 cities.
  • R.O.B.E.R.T. blockerBlocks chosen IPs, domains and ads on all devices.
  • Config generatorGenerate OpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard configs.
  • Static IPUse the same IP address every time you connect.
  • Split tunnelingChoose which apps go through the VPN tunnel.
  • Firewall leak protectionBlocks all connectivity outside the VPN tunnel to prevent leaks.
  • Stealth protocolsConnect via IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Stealth or WStunnel on many ports.
  • Team accountsTeam accounts with centralized billing and management.

Source:windscribe.com/features ·

TunnelBear vs Windscribe pricing questions

  1. How much do TunnelBear and Windscribe cost?

    TunnelBear paid plans start at $5.75/user/month (Teams). Windscribe paid plans start at $3 from, per month ($1 per location) (Build-A-Plan).

  2. Is TunnelBear or Windscribe cheaper for 5 users?

    Windscribe is cheaper for 5 users: $36 per year on Build-A-Plan, against $345 per year for TunnelBear on Teams. That is $309 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is TunnelBear or Windscribe cheaper for 10 users?

    Windscribe is cheaper for 10 users: $36 per year on Build-A-Plan, against $690 per year for TunnelBear on Teams. That is $654 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is TunnelBear or Windscribe cheaper for 25 users?

    Windscribe is cheaper for 25 users: $36 per year on Build-A-Plan, against $1,725 per year for TunnelBear on Teams. That is $1,689 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do TunnelBear and Windscribe have a free plan?

    Yes, both list a free plan.