StrongVPN vs TunnelBear

Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit & Twitter discussions

Community Pick

TunnelBear

Based on community sentiment and discussions

Approval Rate
50%
1 recommend · 1 warn
Data Quality
Low
Reviews
4
Reviewers
4
Approval Rate
54%
20 recommend · 17 warn
Data Quality
High
Reviews
53
Reviewers
51
Best for:
Beginners who want a simple VPN that’s easy to install People who mainly need light browsing protection on public Wi‑Fi Anyone who prefers using a browser extension instead of a full VPN app Casual users who don’t mind upgrading if they hit limits
TunnelBear has a friendly reputation as an easy, no-fuss VPN that a lot of people recommend when someone just needs something that “works.” It’s often mentioned as a quick download for basic browsing,...

Performance by Use Case

Use Case StrongVPN Winner TunnelBear
Streaming - 50% (4)
Privacy - 50% (8)
Censorship 0% (1) 33% (7)
Gaming - 50% (2)
Travel 100% (1) - -
Price - 33% (7)

StrongVPN

No detailed analysis available yet.

TunnelBear

Strengths

  • Easy to use
  • Handy Chrome browser extension
  • Good for basic browsing
  • Sometimes works when other VPNs don’t
  • Decent option for quick, simple setup

Weaknesses

  • Free plan feels very limited
  • Some locations require paying
  • Servers can be unreliable for some people
  • Streaming results can be inconsistent
  • Occasional browser extension glitches