ExpressVPN vs TunnelBear (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.6
ExpressVPN
VS
7.9
TunnelBear
Quick verdict
ExpressVPN wins overall (8.6/10 vs 7.9/10)
ExpressVPN outscores TunnelBear on Speed, Servers, Streaming. TunnelBear has the edge on Privacy, Value.
Score breakdown
9.8
Speed7.6
8.1
Privacy8.9
8.4
Servers7.8
9.5
Streaming7.2
7.2
Value7.8
9.6
Ease of Use9.5
ExpressVPN
TunnelBear
Full feature comparison
| Feature | ExpressVPN8.6/10 | TunnelBear7.9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Monthly Price | $8.32/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Servers | 3,000+ | 5,000+ |
| Countries | 105 | 47 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 8 | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 755 Mbps (98%) | 580 Mbps (76%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands | Canada (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | None |
Who should choose which
Choose ExpressVPN if:
- Fastest speeds we've recorded — 98% speed retention on nearby servers
- Lightway protocol (proprietary, open-source) is genuinely fast and audited
- Consistently unblocks all major streaming platforms
Choose TunnelBear if:
- Annual full security audit by Cure53 since 2016 — longest audit history in the category
- Published audit results publicly including vulnerability disclosures — nothing hidden
- Free tier: 2 GB/month with access to all 47 server locations