TunnelBear alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave TunnelBear: free plan's data allowance is small, and no official Linux app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TunnelBear, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Proton VPN currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best TunnelBear alternative for most people
Proton VPNFree tier with no data cap and open-source apps.
Best TunnelBear alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WindscribeLarger free allowance and more features, with a similarly playful style.
Best TunnelBear alternative for open source
Proton VPNFree tier with no data cap and open-source apps.
Best TunnelBear alternative for Windows
ExpressVPNEqually simple apps with a much larger network and streaming support.
Best TunnelBear alternative for Linux
Cloudflare WARP (1.1.1.1)Free with no data cap if you just want encrypted traffic on public Wi-Fi.
Best TunnelBear alternative for iPhone and Android
Proton VPNFree tier with no data cap and open-source apps.
TunnelBear alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to TunnelBear?
Proton VPN ranks first right now. Free tier with no data cap and open-source apps. Windscribe and Hotspot Shield follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to TunnelBear?
Yes. Proton VPN (free plan + paid), Windscribe (free plan + paid), Hotspot Shield (free plan + paid) and Cloudflare WARP (1.1.1.1) (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to TunnelBear?
Yes: Proton VPN and Windscribe.
Which TunnelBear alternatives work on Linux?
Proton VPN, Windscribe, Hotspot Shield, ExpressVPN and Cloudflare WARP (1.1.1.1) run on Linux.
Why do people switch from TunnelBear?
The complaints we hear most: free plan's data allowance is small; no official Linux app; smaller network and weak streaming support.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces TunnelBear, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.