Windscribe Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Windscribe
TunnelBear
Overall Score
8.2
7.7
Security
8.5
8.2
Speed
8.0
7.5
Features
8.5
7.0
Pricing/Value
8.5
7.5
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Windscribe
TunnelBear
Starting Price
Free / $5.75/mo
Free / $3.33/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Windscribe
Users who want a feature-rich free tier or flexible build-a-plan pricing
Windscribe offers one of the most generous free VPN tiers with its unique build-a-plan option, making it perfect for users who want flexibility without committing to a full subscription.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with 10GB/month and 10+ server locations
- Build-a-plan option for custom pricing
- R.O.B.E.R.T. feature blocks ads, malware, and trackers
- Unlimited simultaneous connections on paid plans
Limitations
- Speeds can be slow during peak times
- Smaller company with limited resources
- Customer support is email-only (no live chat)
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
