TunnelBear
About TunnelBear
TunnelBear is a virtual private network (VPN) system that helps businesses securely browse and access corporate data across various devices including mobiles, desktop and tablets.. The software protects organizations from data leaks by converting browsing history into an unreadable format, restricting internet service providers, network owners, and hackers from accessing data.
The application uses Ghostbear functionality to prevent detection of VPN traffic among governments, businesses, and ISPs . With TunnelBear’s blocker tool, companies can control and correct the information shared on the network and facilitate website loading. The Splitbear capability also allows managers to control applications that are not required to be managed by the TunnelBear gateway.
In order to secure businesses, the solution utilizes AES-256 bit technology. The software can be deployed in the cloud and on-premise environments. It is also available as an application for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices.
Key benefits of TunnelBear
TunnelBear VPN is used by over 16 million people in 179 countries and is available in 16 languages. TunnelBear also offers a lightweight Google Chrome extension that installs in seconds and seamlessly melts into your browsing experience.
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- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Simple and great VPN
Reviewed on 08/01/2024
Pros
It is simple and gets the work done. It is intiutive and user-friendly. Easy to use and fast enough for average workload. It is reliable and I never had any failure connecting to any server.
Cons
It does not work on Netflix or other platforms. Sometimes the 500mb might not be enough for a month but for free you can not complain much :))
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Best VPN solution for beginners for basic needs
Reviewed on 28/09/2020
Although,it is not an advanced level VPN but still a better choice for most basic requirements for...
Although,it is not an advanced level VPN but still a better choice for most basic requirements for a VPN features. New users should try it's free plan of 500 Mb per month to know the performance and features then switch to a paid plan.It is not as feature rich as other available VPN software but should be enough for specific task needs that one need to do regularly like IP & traffic security. Ease of use and quick setup makes it a suitable option for start ups and individuals .
Pros
First of all it is a beginner user friendly software that is get you started as soon as few clicks away.Not much configuration and settings needed. Apps and browser extensions are available for multiple OS and devices like respectively.Free plan is available to test performance for your specific network task requirement.It protects user's privacy through its no logging policy.Security is ensured by independent yearly audit make it a credible software to use. Another good feature is P2P connection which allows for use as secure torrent network.It supports split tunneling but only on android.
Cons
Major thing is the less support for unblocking streaming services like Netflix, in all locations.Other is customer support which is limited and not always available for solving commonly faced issues. Availability is limited to a set of listed countries.It does not support split tunneling except on android.
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NordVPNReasons for Switching to TunnelBear
Becuase it was quick & easy to get started and running without much hassle. It provides less features which are not needed by average user client, but on a value for money price plans.Security and privacy policy make it an authentic VPN software for common use.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
A mediocre VPN
Reviewed on 14/10/2023
Pros
It is simple and easy to get started with. It gives you free access to many locations but has a threshold of 500 MB per month. Also, there are no annoying ads and it does not store the logs either.
Cons
I felt a hit on my internet speed and could not get streaming app running with TunnelBear.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A VPN experience that delights
Reviewed on 27/05/2021
- Sign Up is simple & easy
- To start, TunnelBear offers a 500MB free trial that renews every...
- Sign Up is simple & easy
- To start, TunnelBear offers a 500MB free trial that renews every month
- Subscription payment was straightforward and fast
- They offer apps across many different platforms so that I can use my account across all of my devices
- Each app is more or less the same on all devices and intuitive and user-friendly experience
- Changing VPN location is a breeze. Performance and reliability is great.
- Cancelling was easy and straightforward when I no longer needed a VPN.
- Resubscribing again when I needed was also very simple.
Overall, there were no moments of frustration or even the slightest hang-up in the entire experience. I never got unnecessary notifications, pop-ups, or emails that disrupt my focus.
Pros
The overall UX is very pleasant and there is little to no friction at any point in the customer journey.
Most importantly for me, TunnelBear focuses solely on their VPN and therefore doesn't attempt to cross-sell a suite of other products to me.
Cons
TunnelBear as of right now (5/27/21) offers servers in 38 countries. Some of the more established VPN providers offer more countries. I sometimes wish to access content from Russia that is otherwise blocked in the US however, TunnelBear does not have servers in Russia. Other providers do.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The best VPN with a bear
Reviewed on 18/02/2021
My company have bought paid subscription for another VPN client, which has really terrible support...
My company have bought paid subscription for another VPN client, which has really terrible support and doesn't do the basic thing it is supposed to change your location and IP. Since I have to do my work and the other VPN didn't work as supposed to I had to install the TunnelBear app and use the free option in order to finish my work.
Pros
This is the easiest most user friendly VPN which I have ever used. And I've used a lot. I really like that it is fool prof, works fast, you can try it for free and does what it is supposed to do.
Cons
I would've like to have the chance of choosing different servers on a specific location. Other than that there is nothing more I would add
TunnelBear FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for TunnelBear.Q. What type of pricing plans does TunnelBear offer?
TunnelBear offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: USD 138.00/year
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
TunnelBear offers a free trial of 7 days, after which the software is available in 2 pricing tiers: Unlimited, Teams. Pricing starts from $3.33 per month for Unlimited and scales for other pricing tiers, outlined below: Unlimited version - $3.33/month. Teams - $207/annually for 3 users.
Q. Who are the typical users of TunnelBear?
TunnelBear has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does TunnelBear support?
TunnelBear supports the following languages:
Portuguese, Spanish
Q. Does TunnelBear support mobile devices?
TunnelBear supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does TunnelBear integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations TunnelBear has
Q. What level of support does TunnelBear offer?
TunnelBear offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat
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