TunnelBear vs NordVPN (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
7.9
TunnelBear
VS
9.2
NordVPN
Quick verdict
NordVPN wins overall (9.2/10 vs 7.9/10)
NordVPN outscores TunnelBear on Speed, Privacy, Servers. TunnelBear has the edge on Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
7.6
Speed9.4
8.9
Privacy9.1
7.8
Servers9.6
7.2
Streaming9.3
7.8
Value8.8
9.5
Ease of Use9.2
TunnelBear
NordVPN
Full feature comparison
| Feature | TunnelBear7.9/10 | NordVPN9.2/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.9 | 9.2 |
| Monthly Price | $4.99/mo | $3.39/mo |
| Servers | 5,000+ | 6,400+ |
| Countries | 47 | 111 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 5 | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 580 Mbps (76%) | 730 Mbps (96%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Canada (5 Eyes member) | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 30 days |
Who should choose which
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
Choose NordVPN if:
- 6,400+ servers in 111 countries — the widest real network we've tested
- Independent no-logs audit by Deloitte (2024)
- Meshnet feature lets you connect your own devices without extra cost