Both Hide.me and TunnelBear score above average in our comparison, at 3.0/5 and 3.2/5 respectively. The score gap is 0.2 points. Below is the full breakdown.
| Criteria | Hide.me | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 3.0/5 | 3.2/5 ★ |
| Jurisdiction | Malaysia | Canada |
| 14-Eyes / 5-Eyes | No | Five |
| No-logs policy | Not audited 2/5 | Audited 4/5 ★ |
| Speed score | 5/5 ★ | 1/5 |
| Protocols score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Streaming score | 3.5/5 ★ | 3/5 |
| Leak protection | 4/5 | 5/5 ★ |
| RAM-only servers | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| Encryption score | 2/5 | 5/5 ★ |
| Security subtotal | 2.2/5 | 3.6/5 ★ |
| Trust subtotal | 2.3/5 | 3.0/5 ★ |
| Price (monthly) | $9.95/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Price (1-year total) | $53.88/yr | $48.00/yr |
| Price (2-year total) | $129.99/yr | N/A |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes, 30 days | Depends on individual |
| Pricing score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
Where Hide.me wins
On speed (5/5 vs 1/5), Hide.me outperforms TunnelBear. The same pattern holds for streaming (3.5/5 vs 3/5).
Where TunnelBear wins
TunnelBear outscores Hide.me on privacy and security (3.6/5 vs 2.2/5) and transparency and trust (3.0/5 vs 2.3/5). For users who care about those factors, TunnelBear is worth considering.
Who should pick what
Pick Hide.me if speed matters most. Pick TunnelBear if privacy is the priority. On a pure score basis, TunnelBear is the safer default.
Want to compare all VPNs side by side? Check our full VPN comparison table with scores across 18 criteria.
Pick TunnelBear. It scores 3.2/5 vs 3.0/5 for Hide.me, with a clear edge on privacy. Hide.me is not a bad VPN, but TunnelBear wins this matchup. See TunnelBear's current deal.
For more context, check our full VPN comparison table or the best cheap VPN guide. Read our full Hide.me review for a complete breakdown. See our TunnelBear review for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hide.me is the better streaming option, with a 3.5/5 streaming score. Both VPNs support Netflix, Disney+ and BBC iPlayer.
TunnelBear scores higher on security (3.6/5). Hide.me is based in Malaysia (Not audited), TunnelBear in Canada (Audited).
Our pricing score gives Hide.me 3.5/5 and TunnelBear 3.5/5. Hide.me is $9.95/mo monthly or $53.88/yr per year. TunnelBear is $9.99/mo monthly or $48.00/yr per year.