Surfshark vs TunnelBear (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
9
Surfshark
VS
7.9
TunnelBear
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 7.9/10)
Surfshark outscores TunnelBear on Speed, Servers, Streaming. TunnelBear has the edge on Privacy, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8.8
Speed7.6
8.6
Privacy8.9
8.7
Servers7.8
8.9
Streaming7.2
9.8
Value7.8
9.1
Ease of Use9.5
Surfshark
TunnelBear
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Surfshark9/10 | TunnelBear7.9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9 | 7.9 |
| Monthly Price | $2.19/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Servers | 3,200+ | 5,000+ |
| Countries | 100 | 47 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 695 Mbps (91%) | 580 Mbps (76%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) | Canada (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | None |
Who should choose which
Choose Surfshark if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your household
- Under $2.50/month on 2-year plan — the best price-to-feature ratio we've found
- CleanWeb blocks ads, malware, and trackers (works across all apps, not just browser)
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