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TunnelBear vs OpenVPN Access Server Comparison (2026)

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TunnelBear

OpenVPN Access Server

Overview

TunnelBear is a virtual private network (VPN) system that helps businesses generate encrypted tunnels for routing corporate data and maintaining confidentiality. The software protects organizations by converting browsing history into an unreadable format so hackers cannot access it.

Self-hosted business VPN you run on your own servers or cloud, with full control of remote access and site-to-site networking.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

138

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

470

282

149

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

76%

would recommend this app

4.5

202

119

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

78%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I use TunnelBear on a daily basis to access geo-locked websites from my local IP.”

Zakaria M.

Assistant Manager

“It has basic good features, enough VPN protocols, having a stable internet connection and good internet speed that can rival that of other VPNs.”

Myat M.

Administrator

“Sometimes it spams asking you to buy the full version if you do not have it.”

Julian A.

IT Specialist

Pros

“The speed drop is small enough that video calls and large downloads go through the tunnel without me noticing it is there.”

Denis M.

AI Automation Specialist

“Also given the password based access, if a password is compromised, anyone can connect from an unmanaged device”

Andrew G.

Devops eng

“The connection holds through a full workday, and I have not had to restart the app in the middle of a call.”

Denis M.

AI Automation Specialist

Cons

“I haven't uninstalled it but I didn't renew premium.”

Derek B.

Onwer

“I also encountered a bug about connecting as clicking it didn't do anything; therefore, I exited the app and reopened one more time to solve the problem.”

Myat M.

Administrator

“I felt a hit on my internet speed and could not get streaming app running with TunnelBear.”

Roshish S.

Flutter Developer

Cons

“I've only stopped using it because my new Router has a built-in VPN connection App”

Glen N.

IT Director

“I have " mid-tier " internet at my home, so when utilizing a VPN that already " slows " your speeds, combining it with average internet is definitly a snail race.. But better safe than sorry!”

Bryce J.

Material and Logistics Coordinator

“Has speed limitations (due to protocol being used) so it cannot be used for high bandwidth scenarios.”

Abhijeet J.

President