IPVanish Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
IPVanish
TunnelBear
Overall Score
7.8
7.7
Security
8.0
8.2
Speed
8.2
7.5
Features
7.8
7.0
Pricing/Value
7.8
7.5
Ease of Use
7.5
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
IPVanish
TunnelBear
Starting Price
$3.33/mo
Free / $3.33/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Subscription
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose IPVanish
Torrent users who want self-owned servers and unlimited devices
IPVanish appeals to torrent users with its unlimited connections and self-owned server infrastructure, though its past privacy issues and US location may give privacy purists pause.
Strengths
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- Owns and operates 100% of its server network
- Good speeds for torrenting and P2P
- SOCKS5 proxy included for faster torrents
Limitations
- Past logging controversy (2016, now resolved)
- US-based with Five Eyes jurisdiction concerns
- Struggles to unblock some streaming services
When to Choose TunnelBear
VPN beginners who want the simplest, most approachable experience
TunnelBear makes VPN usage approachable and fun with its bear-themed design and dead-simple interface, though power users will find its feature set and speeds limiting.
Strengths
- Exceptionally user-friendly with charming bear-themed design
- Free tier available with 2GB/month data
- Annual independent security audits published publicly
- Strong encryption with no-logs policy
Limitations
- Free tier has very limited data (2GB/month)
- Slower speeds compared to premium competitors
- Limited advanced features for power users
