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VPNs comparison · 2026
ExpressVPN edges out TunnelBear in this VPNs comparison, scoring 87 against 76 across our seven scored dimensions. TunnelBear leads on Price (78 vs 60), while ExpressVPN has the edge on Streaming (96 vs 70). The two are closest on No-Logs Audit, where the gap is just 4 points. On pricing, TunnelBear starts cheaper at $4.99/mo versus $8.32/mo. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
TunnelBear
Simple, friendly VPN with a 2GB free plan
76/100
ExpressVPN
Premium speed and reliability across 105 countries
87/100
Radar comparison
TunnelBear
76
ExpressVPN
87
Speed
Download and upload speed loss vs baseline
Privacy
Encryption, jurisdiction, and audit history
Server Network
Number of countries and server locations
Streaming
Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer unblocking rate
Price
Monthly cost and value for features
No-Logs Audit
Independent audit of no-logs policy
Device Support
Number of simultaneous connections and apps
Overall Score
TunnelBear
Pros
Cons
ExpressVPN
Pros
Cons
Choose TunnelBear if you value no-logs audit most and have budget for $4.99/month or more. Choose ExpressVPN if you value speed most and have budget for $8.32/month or more. If neither dimension is a clear priority, ExpressVPN's higher overall score (87/100) makes it the safer default in the vpns category.
Based on our independent scoring across 7 dimensions, ExpressVPN scores 87/100 overall versus TunnelBear's 76/100 — a 11-point margin. ExpressVPN leads on No-Logs Audit in particular. That said, TunnelBear may still be the right choice if the dimensions where it scores higher match your specific priorities — the radar chart above shows the full profile side by side.
TunnelBear starts cheaper at $4.99/month versus ExpressVPN's $8.32/month. At higher usage tiers, the gap may narrow depending on each tool's scaling model. Check the official pricing pages for current plans — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
TunnelBear scores higher on Price — 78/100 versus 60/100 for ExpressVPN. If price is your primary decision criterion, TunnelBear is the stronger choice in this head-to-head.
Switching between vpns tools is generally possible but involves migration effort: exporting your data or configuration from TunnelBear, re-importing or reconfiguring in ExpressVPN, and updating any API integrations or environment variables in your codebase. The effort scales with how deeply embedded the tool is in your stack. Test ExpressVPN on a non-production project first before migrating.
TunnelBear (76/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise no-logs audit — its strongest dimension — and who want a free entry point. ExpressVPN (87/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise speed and want a low-cost starting price. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (ExpressVPN) is the safer default choice.
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