Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Enpass vs TunnelBear
Enpass
Security & Cybersecurity
Offline-first password manager that stores your vault locally instead of the cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
TunnelBear
Security & Cybersecurity
Consumer VPN with a limited free tier and a bear-themed, beginner-friendly app
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Enpass no built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.; TunnelBear free plan's data cap is small compared to competitors offering more generous free allowances.
- They diverge on capability: Enpass covers Offline vaults, TunnelBear covers Encrypted VPN tunnel.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Enpass and TunnelBear actually diverge.
| Attribute | Enpass | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux | windows, mac, linux, ios, android |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Enpass
- Offline vaults
- Bring-your-own-cloud sync
- Autofill and password generator
- Password audit
- Business admin console
- Cross-platform apps
Only in TunnelBear
- Encrypted VPN tunnel
- Server location switching
- GhostBear obfuscation
- Browser extensions
- Teams account management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Enpass
- Storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloudnot TunnelBear
- Syncing a vault via personal cloud storagenot TunnelBear
- Managing a household's shared loginsnot TunnelBear
- Provisioning team vaults with SSO-adjacent admin controlsnot TunnelBear
TunnelBear
- Casual browsing protection on public Wi-Finot Enpass
- Occasional geo-unblocking with a light free allowancenot Enpass
- Bypassing network-level VPN blocking via obfuscationnot Enpass
- Managing VPN access for a small team with centralized billingnot Enpass
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Enpass
- No built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.
- Mobile Lite tier caps vaults at 25 items, pushing active mobile users toward a paid plan quickly.
- Lacks dark web monitoring and breach alerting found in some competing password managers.
- Team/business plan lacks a native SSO login option comparable to enterprise-grade competitors.
TunnelBear
- Free plan's data cap is small compared to competitors offering more generous free allowances.
- Lacks advanced features like dedicated IP addresses or split-tunneling controls found in some rival VPNs.
- Server network is smaller than large competitors like NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
- No standalone router-level app, limiting whole-network protection options.
Pricing, plan by plan
Enpass
Free- LiteFree
- Up to 25 items on mobile
- Unlimited items on desktop trial
- No cloud sync
- Individual$1.99/month
- Unlimited items
- Cloud sync via own storage provider
- Unlimited devices
- Family$2.99/month
- Up to 6 members
- Shared vaults
- Unlimited devices per member
- Business$1.99/month
- Per-user pricing billed yearly
- Admin console
- Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace integration
TunnelBear
Free- FreeFree
- 2GB of data per month
- Access to VPN servers
- Unlimited devices
- Unlimited$9.99/month
- Unlimited monthly data
- All server locations
- Cheaper on annual/3-year billing
- Teams$undefined/month
- Unlimited data
- 5 connected devices per user
- Dedicated account manager
Which should you pick?
Choose Enpass if
- You need offline vaults.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux.
- You also want bring-your-own-cloud sync.
Choose TunnelBear if
- You need encrypted vpn tunnel.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- You also want server location switching.
Questions people ask
- Is Enpass or TunnelBear better?
- Neither clearly leads. Enpass starts at Free and TunnelBear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Enpass or TunnelBear?
- Enpass starts at Free and TunnelBear at Free.
- Does Enpass or TunnelBear run on more platforms?
- Enpass runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux. TunnelBear runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- Can I use Enpass for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Enpass best used for?
- Enpass is most often used for storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloud, syncing a vault via personal cloud storage, managing a household's shared logins, provisioning team vaults with sso-adjacent admin controls. Of those, storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloud and syncing a vault via personal cloud storage are not what TunnelBear is typically brought in for.
- What can Enpass do that TunnelBear cannot?
- Enpass covers Offline vaults, Bring-your-own-cloud sync, Autofill and password generator, Password audit. TunnelBear covers Encrypted VPN tunnel, Server location switching, GhostBear obfuscation, Browser extensions.
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