# Private Internet Access vs TunnelBear

| Attribute | Private Internet Access | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.4 (7% (low)) | 57.7 (7% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A virtual private network that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address across multiple devices. The service maintains a no-logs policy independently audited and verified in court, and includes advanced privacy features such as split tunneling and multi-hop routing. It is indexed under Consumer VPN.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"What is Private Internet Access?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Private Internet Access is a paid product; published pricing starts at $11.95 per month. It is sold across 2 plans (1 Month and 3 Years + 3 Months). 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.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"How much does Private Internet Access cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Private Internet Access supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"What platforms does Private Internet Access support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Private Internet Access, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"Can Private Internet Access be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Private Internet Access. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Private Internet Access not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/privacy-policy","question":"What security certifications does Private Internet Access have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Private Internet Access is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","question":"Where is Private Internet Access 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 virtual private network that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address across multiple devices. The service maintains a no-logs policy independently audited and verified in court, and includes advanced privacy features such as split tunneling and multi-hop routing. | 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 | `{"split_tunneling":true,"ram_only_servers":true,"multi_hop_double_vpn":true,"no_logs_audit_published":true}` | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"1 Month","summary":"$11.95/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"3 Years + 3 Months","summary":"$2.03/month (billed $79 every 3 years, promotional discount)","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Dedicated IP Address"},{"name":"Privacy-First Antivirus"}],"summary":"From $2.03/month (3-year plan) or $11.95/month (monthly). 30-day money-back guarantee for new users.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.privateinternetaccess.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T12:49:52.086Z","startingPrice":{"amount":11.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"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 | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":3.33,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"No-logs audit","auditor":"Deloitte"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Consumer VPN)

| Capability | Private Internet Access | 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 2026-10-16T15:21:14.721Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*