TorGuard vs TunnelBear
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit & Twitter discussions
Community Pick
TunnelBear
Based on community sentiment and discussions
Approval Rate
61%
14 recommend · 9 warn
Data Quality
High
Reviews
44
Reviewers
40
TunnelBear
Winner
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 | TorGuard | Winner | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming | - | → | 50% (4) |
| Torrenting | 33% (5) | ← | - |
| Privacy | 55% (18) | → | 50% (8) |
| Censorship | 100% (2) | ← | 33% (7) |
| Gaming | - | → | 50% (2) |
| Router | -- (1) | - | - |
| Price | 100% (1) | ← | 33% (7) |
TorGuard
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