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TunnelBear alternatives with a Linux app

The TunnelBear listing does not include a Linux app. 23 of the 27 other VPNs in this directory list a Linux app.

TunnelBear has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once). 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to TunnelBear

  1. Windscribe

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing

    • Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan). TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only Windscribe lists a Linux app.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
    Windscribe vs TunnelBearWindscribe pricing and details

  2. Proton VPN

    Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap

    • Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only Proton VPN lists a Linux app.
    • Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    Proton VPN vs TunnelBearProton VPN pricing and details

  3. Surfshark

    VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles

    • Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. Surfshark does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Surfshark lists a Linux app.
    Surfshark vs TunnelBearSurfshark pricing and details

  4. CyberGhost

    VPN for seven devices with a 45-day money-back window on long plans

    • CyberGhost starts at $61.32 per year at renewal, after a first 28 months for $61.32. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. CyberGhost does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CyberGhost lists a Linux app.
    CyberGhost vs TunnelBearCyberGhost pricing and details

  5. NordVPN

    Subscription VPN with threat protection and Meshnet device links

    • NordVPN starts at $139.08 per year at renewal (Basic 1-year plan). TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. NordVPN does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NordVPN lists a Linux app.
    NordVPN vs TunnelBearNordVPN pricing and details

  6. Cloudflare WARP

    Free Cloudflare app that encrypts traffic, with an optional paid tier

    • Cloudflare WARP starts at $4.99 per month (WARP+ Unlimited, as shown on the US App Store). TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only Cloudflare WARP lists a Linux app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    • Cloudflare WARP also covers malware protection.
    Cloudflare WARP vs TunnelBearCloudflare WARP pricing and details

  7. hide.me

    Malaysia-based VPN with a no-signup free plan and flat renewal prices

    • hide.me starts at $2.69 per month, billed $69.99 every 26 months at the same price on renewal. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only hide.me lists a Linux app.
    hide.me vs TunnelBearhide.me pricing and details

  8. Lantern

    Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship

    • Lantern starts at $3.63 per month on the 2-year Pro plan, billed every 2 years. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only Lantern lists a Linux app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    • Lantern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Lantern vs TunnelBearLantern pricing and details

  9. PrivadoVPN

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and ad blocking on paid plans

    • PrivadoVPN starts at $1.11 per month for a first 27 months (24-month plan); renewal price not stated. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only PrivadoVPN lists a Linux app.
    PrivadoVPN vs TunnelBearPrivadoVPN pricing and details

  10. ExpressVPN

    VPN with its own Lightway protocol, sold in three yearly tiers

    • ExpressVPN starts at $99.95 per year at renewal (Basic), after a first 15 months for $74.85. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. ExpressVPN does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ExpressVPN lists a Linux app.
    ExpressVPN pricing and details

  11. Mullvad VPN

    Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts

    • Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. Mullvad VPN does not.
    • Only Mullvad VPN lists a Linux app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    Mullvad VPN pricing and details

  12. Private Internet Access

    Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states

    • Private Internet Access starts at $47.88 per year (1 Year plan, the same price at renewal). TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. Private Internet Access does not.
    • Only Private Internet Access lists a Linux app.
    • Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.
    Private Internet Access pricing and details

11 more that list a Linux app

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Common questions

Which TunnelBear alternatives have a Linux app?

Windscribe, Proton VPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost, NordVPN, Cloudflare WARP, hide.me, Lantern and 15 more list a Linux app.

Does TunnelBear have a Linux app?

The TunnelBear listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these VPNs are free?

Windscribe, Proton VPN, Cloudflare WARP, hide.me, Lantern, PrivadoVPN, X-VPN and Speedify are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to TunnelBear: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.