Simple, bear-themed VPN with a small free monthly allowance
TunnelBear is a consumer VPN owned by McAfee, known for its playful bear-themed design and straightforward apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and browsers. It has published independent security audits and offers a free plan with a limited monthly data allowance, plus paid plans with unlimited data. Apps include a kill switch (VigilantBear) and, on some platforms, split tunneling (SplitBear).
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- alternatives
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- platforms
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Friendly, playful design that suits VPN beginners
- Independent security audits have been published
- Free plan to try the service without paying
Cons
- Free plan's monthly data allowance runs out quickly
- Smaller server network and fewer advanced settings than rivals
- No Linux app, and split tunneling only on some platforms
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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