Softwr

Software · head to head

TunnelBear vs Tanium

TunnelBear logo

TunnelBear

Software

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tanium logo

Tanium

Software

Unified platform for real-time endpoint management, security and compliance

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TunnelBear has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TunnelBear free plan's data cap is small compared to competitors offering more generous free allowances.; Tanium no public pricing is published, requiring a sales engagement to get a quote.
  • They diverge on capability: TunnelBear covers Encrypted VPN tunnel, Tanium covers Real-time endpoint queries.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TunnelBear and Tanium actually diverge.

Attributes where TunnelBear and Tanium differ
AttributeTunnelBearTanium
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
Platformswindows, mac, linux, ios, androidweb, windows, mac, linux, api
FoundedUnknown2007

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 TunnelBear

  • Encrypted VPN tunnel
  • Server location switching
  • GhostBear obfuscation
  • Browser extensions
  • Teams account management

Only in Tanium

  • Real-time endpoint queries
  • Single lightweight agent
  • Linear Chain Architecture
  • Vulnerability management
  • AI-driven remediation
  • Threat hunting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

TunnelBear

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

Tanium

  • Getting real-time visibility into all endpoints across a large enterprisenot TunnelBear
  • Patching operating systems and software at scale quicklynot TunnelBear
  • Continuous vulnerability scanning and risk scoringnot TunnelBear
  • Hunting for and remediating active threats across a fleetnot TunnelBear

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Tanium

  • No public pricing is published, requiring a sales engagement to get a quote.
  • Aimed at large enterprises, making it impractical for small teams or budgets.
  • Deployment and configuration of the agent-based architecture requires significant IT expertise.
  • Full value depends on adopting multiple Tanium modules, which can increase cost and complexity versus point solutions.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Tanium

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Custom endpoint volume pricing
    • Full platform modules
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Tanium if

  • You need real-time endpoint queries.
  • You work on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
  • You also want single lightweight agent.
Tanium review

Questions people ask

Is TunnelBear or Tanium better?
Neither clearly leads. TunnelBear starts at Free and Tanium at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TunnelBear or Tanium?
TunnelBear has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TunnelBear and On request for Tanium.
Does TunnelBear or Tanium run on more platforms?
TunnelBear runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android. Tanium runs on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
Can I use TunnelBear for free?
Yes. TunnelBear has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tanium starts at On request.
What is TunnelBear best used for?
TunnelBear is most often used for casual browsing protection on public wi-fi, occasional geo-unblocking with a light free allowance, bypassing network-level vpn blocking via obfuscation, managing vpn access for a small team with centralized billing. Of those, casual browsing protection on public wi-fi and occasional geo-unblocking with a light free allowance are not what Tanium is typically brought in for.
What can TunnelBear do that Tanium cannot?
TunnelBear covers Encrypted VPN tunnel, Server location switching, GhostBear obfuscation, Browser extensions. Tanium covers Real-time endpoint queries, Single lightweight agent, Linear Chain Architecture, Vulnerability management.
Share

Related pages

More on TunnelBear

More on Tanium

Keep looking

Other head to heads