# ExpressVPN vs TunnelBear

| Attribute | ExpressVPN | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.9 (19% (low)) | 57.7 (7% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A subscription-based VPN service offering strong encryption, a strict no-logs policy independently audited, and server access across 113 countries with support for multiple simultaneous device connections. It is indexed under Consumer VPN.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"What is ExpressVPN?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ExpressVPN is a paid product; published pricing starts at £69.95 per year. It is sold across 3 plans (Basic, Advanced and Express Pro). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"How much does ExpressVPN cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ExpressVPN supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ExpressVPN support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ExpressVPN, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"Can ExpressVPN be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for ExpressVPN, including Twitch, Kodi, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and Nintendo Switch, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"What does ExpressVPN integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ExpressVPN is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.","source":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","question":"Where is ExpressVPN available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"TunnelBear provides VPN encryption to prevent network owners and internet providers from monitoring your online activity. It includes servers across 46+ countries and features for accessing regional content and bypassing censorship. It is indexed under Consumer VPN.","source":"https://www.tunnelbear.com/pricing","question":"What is TunnelBear?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TunnelBear offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $3.33 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.tunnelbear.com/pricing","question":"Is TunnelBear free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TunnelBear supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.tunnelbear.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does TunnelBear support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for TunnelBear, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.tunnelbear.com/pricing","question":"Can TunnelBear be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A subscription-based VPN service offering strong encryption, a strict no-logs policy independently audited, and server access across 113 countries with support for multiple simultaneous device connections. | TunnelBear provides VPN encryption to prevent network owners and internet providers from monitoring your online activity. It includes servers across 46+ countries and features for accessing regional content and bypassing censorship. |
| features.capabilities | `{"kill_switch":true,"ram_only_servers":true,"dedicated_ip_available":true,"no_logs_audit_published":true,"router_firmware_support":true,"streaming_unblock_support":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 17 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Twitch","native":true,"category":"streaming"},{"name":"Kodi","native":true},{"name":"Apple TV","native":true},{"name":"Android TV","native":true},{"name":"Amazon Fire TV","native":true},{"name":"Roku","native":true},{"name":"Chromecast","native":true},{"name":"Nintendo Switch","native":true,"category":"gaming"},{"name":"Meta Quest","native":true,"category":"gaming"},{"name":"Chrome","native":true},{"name":"Firefox","native":true},{"name":"Edge","native":true},{"name":"Asus","native":true},{"name":"Linksys","native":true},{"name":"Netgear","native":true},{"name":"Synology","native":true},{"name":"ASUSTOR","native":true}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"£2.19/mo (promotional for 28 months), renews at £69.95/year","features":["High-speed VPN (up to 40Gbps)","10 simultaneous devices","Lite Protection (block ads, malicious sites, adult sites)","Dedicated IP available as add-on","10 MB/mo private email relay + 10 shared aliases"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.19,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Essential VPN with 10 simultaneous devices and basic security features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"email_relay":"10 MB/mo","simultaneous_devices":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"£3.49/mo (promotional for 28 months), renews at £89.95/year","features":["Everything in Basic, plus:","Advanced Protection (block ads, trackers, malicious sites, adult sites)","100 MB/mo private email relay + 50 shared aliases + 1 custom domain","Unlimited password management with 2FA authenticator","holiday.com eSIM (3GB, valid 3 days, 150+ destinations)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3.49,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Enhanced protection with advanced blocking, password management, and eSIM access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"email_relay":"100 MB/mo + 50 aliases + 1 custom domain","simultaneous_devices":"14"}},{"free":false,"name":"Express Pro","summary":"£5.49/mo (promotional for 28 months), renews at £149.95/year","features":["Everything in Advanced, plus:","Unlimited private email relay + unlimited shared aliases + 20 custom domains","holiday.com eSIM (3GB, valid 5 days, 150+ destinations)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5.49,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Premium plan with unlimited email relay, maximum custom domains, and eSIM","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"email_relay":"Unlimited","custom_domains":"20","simultaneous_devices":"14"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Dedicated IP"}],"summary":"From £2.19/month (promotional rates). 3-day free trial on iOS/Android. 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. Enterprise ExpressVPN for Teams available with bulk licensing discounts (5-license minimum).","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.expressvpn.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-24T12:35:41.691Z","freeTrialDays":3,"startingPrice":{"amount":2.19,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["2GB of secure browsing"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"data":"2GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited","summary":"$3.33/month","features":["Premium VPN servers","City-level server selection","Priority customer support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3.33,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$5.75/user/month","features":["Centralized team billing","Admin & account manager tools"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5.75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $3.33/month. Free tier.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tunnelbear.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:31:18.999Z","startingPrice":{"amount":3.33,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":2.19,"currency":"GBP"}` | `{"amount":3.33,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.expressvpn.com/trust | - |

## Capabilities (Consumer VPN)

| Capability | ExpressVPN | TunnelBear |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Kill switch | ✓ | - |
| Split tunneling | - | - |
| Multi hop double VPN | - | - |
| RAM only servers | ✓ | - |
| No logs audit published | ✓ | - |
| Dedicated ip available | ✓ | - |
| Router firmware support | ✓ | - |
| Streaming unblock support | ✓ | - |
| Torrenting p2p support | - | - |
| Open source client | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T15:21:37.030Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*