Private Internet Access Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Private Internet Access
TunnelBear
Overall Score
8.3
7.7
Security
9.0
8.2
Speed
8.0
7.5
Features
8.5
7.0
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.5
Ease of Use
7.5
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Private Internet Access
TunnelBear
Starting Price
$2.19/mo
Free / $3.33/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Subscription
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Private Internet Access
Privacy purists and tech-savvy users who want proven no-logs protection
Private Internet Access offers court-proven privacy with unlimited connections and open-source transparency, though its US jurisdiction and dated interface may concern some users.
Strengths
- Proven no-logs policy verified in court cases
- Unlimited device connections
- Open-source apps for transparency
- Highly configurable with advanced settings
Limitations
- US-based company (Five Eyes jurisdiction)
- Interface is less polished than competitors
- Streaming support is inconsistent
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
