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Open-source alternatives to TunnelBear

TunnelBear is not described as open source on its own site. 10 of the 27 other VPNs in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

TunnelBear has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from 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. 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

  4. Psiphon

    Free, open-source circumvention VPN with an ad-free paid tier

    • Psiphon starts at $2.88 per month and up for Psiphon Plus; the billing term is not stated. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • Only TunnelBear lists a macOS app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    • Psiphon is open source, according to its own site.
    Psiphon vs TunnelBearPsiphon pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. IVPN

    Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps

    • IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. IVPN does not.
    • Only IVPN lists a Linux app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    IVPN pricing and details

  8. Mozilla VPN

    Firefox maker's WireGuard VPN, run on Mullvad's servers

    • Mozilla VPN starts at $59.88 per year (Annual plan, $4.99 a month), plus tax. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. Mozilla VPN does not.
    • Only Mozilla VPN lists a Linux app.
    • Mozilla VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    Mozilla VPN pricing and details

  9. NymVPN

    Swiss VPN with a decentralized WireGuard mode and a mixnet mode

    • NymVPN starts at $4.00 per month on the 1-year plan, $48 billed yearly. TunnelBear starts at $3.33 per month on the 3-year Unlimited plan ($120 paid once).
    • TunnelBear has a free plan. NymVPN does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NymVPN lists a Linux app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    NymVPN pricing and details

  10. AirVPN

    VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android

    • TunnelBear has a free plan. AirVPN does not.
    • Only AirVPN lists a Linux app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists an iOS app.
    • Only TunnelBear lists a browser extension.
    AirVPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to TunnelBear?

Yes. Windscribe, Proton VPN, Lantern, Psiphon, Mullvad VPN, Private Internet Access, IVPN, Mozilla VPN and 2 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is TunnelBear open source?

TunnelBear is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these VPNs are free?

Windscribe, Proton VPN, Lantern and Psiphon 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.