Head-to-head
TunnelBear vs Windscribe
The beginner duel: the two friendliest ways to start with a VPN for free.
Free
TunnelBearTunnelBear LLC
TunnelBear
The friendliest VPN to start with.
Our pick
Free
WindscribeWindscribe Limited
Windscribe
The most generous free VPN: ten gigabytes a month.
TunnelBearWindscribe
Our score3.9 / 54.2 / 5
PriceFreeFree
Free plan
Best forBeginnersUnlimited devices (Pro)
CategoryFree optionsFree options
ProviderTunnelBear LLCWindscribe Limited
Our verdict
TunnelBear has the simplest, most cheerful apps in existence and publishes an independent security audit every year, which deserves credit. But two free gigabytes a month is mostly a teaser. Windscribe gives you ten gigabytes, more locations, and a built-in ad blocker, making it the free plan you can actually live with. Windscribe wins; TunnelBear remains the softest landing if simplicity is everything.
“The friendliest introduction to VPNs: install, hit the button, done. The annual public security audit deserves real credit. Two free gigabytes is sadly more of a taster.”Editorial team, on TunnelBear
“The most generous free VPN we know, ad blocker included. Ten gigabytes a month covers light daily use. The paid version is flexible but not the cheapest.”Editorial team, on Windscribe