TunnelBear VPN - Free version

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TunnelBear VPN - Free version

If you only want to use a VPN to protect public wi-fi connections or for casual use when travelling, this a great choice.
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Our rating: 

4
Get It: Android | iOS | Mac OS | Windows (App) | Windows (Desktop)
License: Free
Website: https://www.tunnelbear.com/
Review & Alternatives: Best Free VPN
Categories: Security & Privacy, Anonymous Surfing Services, Personal Encryption at Work
Tags: VPN, encryption, privacy

Pros & Cons:

Exceptionally easy to install and use, Uses same server network as paid version except Australia, No speed limits, Reasonable network speed, Minimal logging, Strong 256bit encryption using OpenVPN, No ads, Clients available for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android.
BitTorrent not allowed, Monthly data limit of 500MB, No servers in Australia, VPN Protocol cannot be changed.

Our Review:

TunnelBear VPN is a Canadian based VPN service noted for its ease of use and simple client installation. They provide both a free and paid VPN service, but what is unusual is that the free service is for the most part similar to the paid service except for a 500 megabyte monthly data allowance.

The only other significant differences are first, users of the free service do not have access to the Australian based servers of the TunnelBear network and second you can only have one device connected to the VPN at any one time.

If you only want to use a VPN to protect public wi-fi connections or for casual use when travelling, this a great choice.

 

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TunnelBear VPN - Free version was reviewed by on based on version 2.5.9.