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Microsoft Intune vs TunnelBear

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Microsoft Intune

Software

Manage and protect cloud-connected endpoints across device platforms, apps and operating systems

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TunnelBear

Software

Consumer VPN with a limited free tier and a bear-themed, beginner-friendly app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TunnelBear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft Intune intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month; TunnelBear free plan's data cap is small compared to competitors offering more generous free allowances.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft Intune and TunnelBear actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft Intune and TunnelBear differ
AttributeMicrosoft IntuneTunnelBear
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebwindows, mac, linux, ios, android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Microsoft Intune

Nothing recorded that TunnelBear does not also cover.

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.

Microsoft Intune

No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Intune review.

TunnelBear

  • Casual browsing protection on public Wi-Finot Microsoft Intune
  • Occasional geo-unblocking with a light free allowancenot Microsoft Intune
  • Bypassing network-level VPN blocking via obfuscationnot Microsoft Intune
  • Managing VPN access for a small team with centralized billingnot Microsoft Intune

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Microsoft Intune

  • Intune Plan 1 costs $8.00 per user per month standalone, with the Intune Suite add-on costing a further $10.00 per user per month
  • Individual suite add-on components are priced separately at $2.00 to $5.00 per user per month rather than included in the base plan

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

Microsoft Intune

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Intune review.

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 Microsoft Intune if

Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Intune from TunnelBear on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Microsoft Intune review

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.
TunnelBear review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Intune or TunnelBear better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Intune starts at On request and TunnelBear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Intune or TunnelBear?
TunnelBear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Microsoft Intune and Free for TunnelBear.
Does Microsoft Intune or TunnelBear run on more platforms?
Microsoft Intune runs on Web. TunnelBear runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
Can I use TunnelBear for free?
Yes. TunnelBear has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Intune starts at On request.
What can Microsoft Intune do that TunnelBear cannot?
TunnelBear covers Encrypted VPN tunnel, Server location switching, GhostBear obfuscation, Browser extensions.
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