TunnelBear Review 2026
Last Updated: February 15, 2026
Most beginner-friendly VPN with annual Cure53 audits
Servers5,000+
Countries47
DevicesUnlimited
ProtocolsOpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2
JurisdictionCanada
From$3.33/mo
// OVERVIEW
TunnelBear at a Glance
TunnelBear proves a VPN can be serious about security and genuinely fun to use. The bear-themed interface makes VPN technology accessible to complete beginners. Behind the cute animations, TunnelBear has been audited by Cure53 every year since 2017 — more consecutive audits than most competitors.
// WHO IS THIS VPN FOR?
- VPN beginners who want the friendliest experience
- Users who value consistent, annual security audits
- Non-technical users who find VPNs intimidating
// PERFORMANCE
Performance Scores
Privacy
7.0
Security
6.8
Speed
6.5
Streaming
5.5
Features
6.0
Value
7.0
// PRIVACY
Privacy & Security
No-logs policy
Annually audited by Cure53 (7+ consecutive years)
WireGuard protocol
GhostBear obfuscation
Kill switch (VigilantBear)
DNS leak protection
Blocker (ad/tracker)
Canadian jurisdiction (Five Eyes)
Owned by McAfee
Jurisdiction: Canada
// PRICING
Pricing & Plans
Credit Card
// SUMMARY
Pros & Cons
> WHAT WE LIKED
- Most beginner-friendly interface
- 7+ consecutive Cure53 audits
- Unlimited devices on paid plans
- GhostBear obfuscation
- 5,000+ servers
- Trustworthy free tier
> WHAT COULD IMPROVE
- Canadian jurisdiction (Five Eyes)
- McAfee ownership
- Streaming unreliable
- 2GB free tier very limited
- No money-back guarantee
// VERDICT
Bottom Line
If you or someone you know finds VPN apps intimidating, TunnelBear is the answer. 7+ Cure53 audits back up the friendly exterior.
ChrisFounder & Lead Analyst
Builder, tinkerer, privacy advocate. I believe privacy is a right, not a product feature.