⚡ Verdetto rapido:
- Prezzi: Avast products start at Free and run to $49.99/first yr. TunnelBear runs Free, $3.33/mo Unlimited, $5.75/user per month Teams.
- Ideale per: Avast SecureLine VPN suits Avast antivirus users who want one app for everything. TunnelBear suits VPN newbies who want a free plan first.
- Differenza fondamentale: TunnelBear has independent audits by Cure53. Avast SecureLine VPN has no published independent audit.
- La nostra scelta: Avast VPN, by a thin margin — the 60 day free trial, 10 device limit and Smart VPN mode give you more to work with.
Two VPNs. Two very different reasons to be careful.
Avast SecureLine VPN carries a privacy record that still bothers people.
TunnelBear carries a server network that barely counts as a network.
Both are simple. Both are cheap. Neither is a fast VPN.
This comparison shows which one fits your online activities.
Panoramica
This Avast VPN vs TunnelBear comparison covers pricing, servers, speed, streaming and security features.
Nostro scrittore spent hands-on time inside the Avast VPN app.
Notes on TunnelBear come from its documentation, published specs and G2 reviews.
Pricing comes straight from our CSV records, not from marketing pages.
Che cos'è Avast VPN?
Avast SecureLine VPN is the virtual private network built by Avast.
You may already know the company from Avast antivirus.
The VPN service runs on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and Android TV.
One subscription covers up to 10 devices simultaneously.
SecureLine VPN keeps around 700 servers in 34 countries.
That is small next to most VPNs in this price band.
Avast VPN
A plain VPN app for people who want one click and nothing else. Smart VPN mode can automatically connect on public networks. You can test it for 60 days before paying.
Prezzi di Avast VPN
Avast sells the VPN inside its wider product bundles. Here is what our records show.
| Piano | Prezzo | Ideale per |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus gratuito | Gratuito | Basic device security with no VPN |
| Sicurezza Premium | 49,99 dollari il primo anno | Households wanting security plus VPN access |
| Definitivo | 49,99 dollari il primo anno | Users who want the full set of Avast products |
Pricing verified September 2026.
Prova gratuita: Yes. Avast SecureLine VPN has a 60 day free trial on all supported platforms. You must add payment information to start the 60 day trial, but no charge lands until it ends.
Garanzia di rimborso: Avast has historically offered a 30 day refund window on paid subscriptions. Check the terms at checkout before you install.
📌 Nota: Avast does not sell a monthly subscription plan for SecureLine VPN. You commit to a year at minimum, which is worth knowing before the free trials end.
⚠️ Pricing conflict flagged: Our CSV lists Avast bundle pricing (Free Antivirus, Premium Security $49.99/first yr, Ultimate $49.99/first yr). Third-party sources quote standalone SecureLine VPN yearly plans near $4.59, $4.29 and $4.39 per month. We publish the CSV figures and flag the gap. Confirm on Avast’s own checkout page before you buy.
Fissi uno schermo vuoto. Le idee non arrivano. Le scadenze si accumulano.
Here is what you actually get:
- Smart VPN mode: Set rules so the VPN tunnel opens by itself. Smart VPN can trigger on banking sites or an open public network.
- 60 day free trial: One of the longest free trials in the VPN market. Two months is enough time to run your own speed tests.
- Ten device coverage: One subscription, ten devices. You are not stuck protecting one device at a time.
- Protocol choice: You get the OpenVPN protocol, WireGuard and the proprietary Mimic protocol. Mimic is Avast’s answer to blocked VPN traffic.
- Interruttore di sicurezza: If the VPN connection drops, your internet connection cuts with it. No accidental leak of browsing data.
- Public Wi-Fi cover: Using Avast VPN raises security on unsecured public wi-fi and blunts man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Less tracking, fairer prices: Hiding your IP address stops your internet provider and advertisers from following your online activities. It also helps you dodge price discrimination when you shop.
Cosa ha notato il nostro team
Our writer signed up for Avast SecureLine VPN and used it across a Windows app and an Android app for everyday browsing. Here is what stood out:
The short walkthrough below covers the same ground on video.
Tela dinamica e zoomabile, coinvolgimento del pubblico
✅ Pro
- 60 day free trial is longer than most competitors offer
- Connects up to 10 devices simultaneously on one subscription
- Smart VPN mode sets rules for when the VPN turns on or off
- Supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and the proprietary Mimic protocol
- Based in the Czech Republic, outside any data-sharing alliance
❌ Contro
- No independent audit backs the no logs policy
- The FTC fined Avast $16.5 million in February 2024 over consumer privacy
- Around 700 servers in 34 countries limits your options
- La velocità cala drasticamente sui server distanti.
Che cos'è TunnelBear?
TunnelBear è un servizio VPN canadese di proprietà di McAfee, and a genuinely safe VPN by audit record.
Crittografa il tuo traffico internet e nasconde il tuo vero indirizzo IP.
The bear theme is the point. The TunnelBear app is built for VPN newbies.
You pick a country from a world map and connect.
TunnelBear has a small server network with 48 server locations.
IL Mac app, Windows app and mobile apps share the same design.
It does not support installation on routers or Linux devices, whatever operating system you run.
TunnelBear
The friendliest VPN app you can install in five minutes. A free account gives you limited data every month. Cure53 has audited it more than once.
Prezzi TunnelBear
Three tiers, and the cheapest one costs nothing. Here is the breakdown.
| Piano | Prezzo | Ideale per |
|---|---|---|
| Gratuito | Testing and limited usage | Trying the VPN app before you pay |
| Illimitato | 3,33 dollari al mese | Individuals who want unlimited data |
| Squadre | Sì, il piano gratuito di TunnelBear offre 500 MB al mese. Puoi aumentare questo limite a 2 GB partecipando ad attività promozionali, come ad esempio twittare su TunnelBear. | Small teams sharing one account setup |
Pricing verified September 2026.
Prova gratuita: The TunnelBear free plan caps you at 500 MB per month. You can lift it to 2 GB of data through promotions, such as posting about the service on TunnelBear’s Twitter.
Garanzia di rimborso: None. TunnelBear does not offer a money back guarantee, so a paid subscription carries real risk.
📌 Nota: Published TunnelBear cost figures elsewhere list $9.99 monthly, $39.99 yearly and $120 for three years, with the annual plan auto-renewing at $59.88. Our table follows the CSV. Payment is credit card only since Bitcoin was dropped.
⚠️ Avvertimento: With no refund policy, treat the free version as your trial. Test the nearest server and your streaming sites before you purchase TunnelBear.
Principali vantaggi di TunnelBear
What TunnelBear offers that Avast does not:
- Revisioni indipendenti: Cure53 has run security audits since 2016. Each security audit found issues, including critical ones, and those were then fixed.
- Connessioni simultanee illimitate: The premium plan covers all your devices. No counting seats, no upgrade prompt at device six.
- A real free plan: The free version has a data limit, but it is the same VPN. Good enough to check speeds before paying.
- VigilantBear kill switch: It blocks all incoming and outgoing internet traffic until the VPN connection returns. That prevents data leaks.
- SplitBear split tunneling: Choose which apps or websites use the VPN and which use your normal connection.
- GhostBear stealth: It disguises VPN traffic to get past censorship. Expect slower download speeds while it runs.
- Transparency reports: TunnelBear publishes requests for user data and says it has never had any data to share.
Cosa ha notato il nostro team
Note: we have not logged extended hands-on time with TunnelBear for this comparison. Everything below on TunnelBear’s performance comes from published documentation, the provider’s own specs and G2 reviews. G2 reviews highlight ease of use as the strongest part of the product, with a 4.4 average across 32 Attività commerciale recensioni.
TunnelBear: vantaggi e svantaggi
✅ Pro
- Multiple third-party security audits by Cure53
- Unlimited simultaneous connections on the premium plan
- Il piano gratuito ti permette di provare prima di pagare.
- Privacy policy rules out logging IP addresses, DNS queries and browsing history
❌ Contro
- Speeds average around 40% of base download speed
- Nessuna garanzia di rimborso su alcun piano.
- No live chat support, only email and a web form
- Canada sits inside the Five Eyes alliance
Confronto delle funzionalità
Here is where the two VPN providers actually split. We walk through ten areas that decide which VPN service fits your setup.
| Caratteristica | Avast VPN | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|
| Prezzo di partenza | Free / $49.99 first yr | Free / $3.33 mo |
| Piano gratuito | ❌ (60 day trial instead) | ✅ |
| Rete di server | Circa 700 in 34 paesi | 48 locations |
| Dispositivi simultanei | 10 | Illimitato |
| Revisioni indipendenti | ❌ | ✅ |
| Interruttore di spegnimento | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tunnel diviso | ❌ | ✅ SplitBear |
| Supporto tramite chat dal vivo | ✅ | ❌ |
| Garanzia di rimborso | ✅ | ❌ |
| Ideale per | Avast users wanting one app | Beginners wanting a free plan |
1. Rete e posizioni del server
Avast VPN: Around 700 Avast SecureLine VPN servers across 34 countries. Many VPNs run thousands, so your choice of exit point is thin. It is still wider coverage than TunnelBear on paper.
TunnelBear: 48 server locations, listed elsewhere as 47 countries. If you ever wonder how many servers sit behind those flags, TunnelBear does not publish a count. Picking a Canada server or a UK one lets you access global content, but any country TunnelBear skips is simply unavailable.
2. Velocità e prestazioni
Avast VPN: Performance is inconsistent. Nearby servers hold up well and distant ones drop off sharply. Avast tunes its network to avoid bandwidth throttling during heavy downloads.
TunnelBear: Download speeds average around 40% of the base speed across tested locations. Different servers vary a lot, and connection times can run past 10 seconds. Neither of these is a fast VPN, and neither promises a fast connection on distant hops.
⚠️ Avvertimento: Run your own speed tests during the trial period. Stress tests on distant servers tell you far more than any published average.
3. Accesso in streaming
Avast VPN: It can reach Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video, with mixed results on some libraries. Reports on Hulu and BBC iPlayer are weaker. Expect to switch servers.
TunnelBear: Netflix usually returns a proxy error, and Amazon Prime and Hulu are shaky too. Smaller platforms sometimes work. The data limit on the free plan also rules out long viewing sessions.
4. Funzionalità di sicurezza
Avast VPN: A kill switch cuts your connection if the tunnel fails. DNS leak protection and WebRTC leak protection are standard expectations here, and Avast covers the basics without much beyond them.
TunnelBear: AES-256 encryption, VigilantBear as the kill switch, and SplitBear for split tunneling. Your encrypted data stays unreadable even if someone intercepts it on TunnelBear’s servers. The privacy policy rules out logging DNS queries, IP addresses or browsing history.
5. Privacy Record and Independent Audits
Avast VPN: This is the weak spot. The no logs policy has no third-party audit behind it. In February 2024 the US Federal Trade Commission announced Avast would pay $16.5 million for compromising consumer privacy, tied to a subsidiary called Jumpshot that sold data collected by the antivirus without consent.
TunnelBear: Cure53 has run independent audits since 2016 and the findings were published and patched. It still collects operational data such as the OS version, app version and monthly data use, none of which identifies you. The catch is location: Canada belongs to the Five Eyes alliance, which exposes it to data requests from partner countries.
⚠️ Avvertimento: Avast records timestamps, data volume and connection details, though not identifiable information. Without an independent audit, you are trusting the policy testo solo.
6. Protocolli VPN
Avast VPN: OpenVPN, WireGuard and Mimic. The Mimic protocol dresses VPN traffic up as ordinary traffic, which helps on networks that block a VPN tunnel outright.
TunnelBear: OpenVPN and IKEv2 are confirmed. Sources disagree on WireGuard, and GhostBear handles obfuscation instead by making VPN traffic look like ordinary browser traffic, at a real cost to download speeds.
⚠️ Conflicting sources: Some documentation lists WireGuard among TunnelBear’s supported protocols. Other records state it is missing. Check the protocol list in your TunnelBear app version before you rely on it.
7. Supporto dispositivi e piattaforme
Avast VPN: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Android TV, across multiple platforms with one account. Ten devices is the ceiling.
TunnelBear: Desktop and mobile apps, plus browser extensions for your browser of choice. Routers and Linux are out, which hurts if you want an Apple TV or console behind the tunnel.
8. Facilità d'uso
Avast VPN: A user-friendly application that is easy to navigate, especially for beginners. Smart VPN mode is the one setting worth learning, though some users report it misfiring.
TunnelBear: The world map interface is the friendliest in this category. Setup is short and nothing asks you to understand a protocol. The tutorial below walks through it.
9. Assistenza clienti
Avast VPN: Support channels are wider, but satisfaction is not. Some users describe Avast’s customer support as unhelpful, and billing complaints show up often.
TunnelBear: Customer support runs through a web form and email, available around the clock but slow to answer. There is no live chat support. The FAQ library is deep enough to solve most common problems without the support team.
10. Prezzi e costi
Side by side, using our recorded plans.
| Piano | Avast VPN | TunnelBear |
|---|---|---|
| Gratuito | Free Antivirus: Free | Free: testing and limited usage |
| Ingresso a pagamento | Dripify si occupa delle attività ripetitive come l'invio di richieste di connessione e messaggi di follow-up. In questo modo, tu puoi dedicare il tuo tempo allo sviluppo del business. | Illimitato: 3,33 $/mese |
| Livello superiore | Campagne a più fasi | Team: 5,75 $/utente al mese |
| Prova | Prova gratuita di 60 giorni | Free plan with data limit |
Avast VPN: You are buying into a bundle. That works if you already want Avast products on the same machine, and it stings if you only want a VPN.
TunnelBear: $3.33/mo for unlimited data and unlimited devices is strong value for one household. The missing refund policy is the price you pay for that number.
Diversi scenari
| Se hai bisogno | Scegliere | Perché |
|---|---|---|
| 25 ricerche gratuite al mese | TunnelBear | Free version, data limit applies |
| Audited privacy claims | TunnelBear | Cure53 audits since 2016 |
| A long trial before paying | Avast VPN | Prova gratuita di 60 giorni |
| Android TV coverage | Avast VPN | App nativa per Android TV |
| Dispositivi illimitati | TunnelBear | No connection cap on premium |
| Auto-connect rules | Avast VPN | Modalità Smart VPN |
| Supporto tramite chat dal vivo | Avast VPN | TunnelBear has none |
💰 Il tuo budget
TunnelBear is the cheaper entry at $3.33/mo, and its free account costs nothing at all. Avast asks for a bundle purchase, which only makes sense if you want the security suite too.
🔌 Il tuo stack tecnologico
Avast reaches Android TV and covers 10 devices per account. TunnelBear skips routers and Linux, so anything that is not a phone, laptop or browser stays outside the tunnel.
📝 Il tuo utilizzo quotidiano
For email, banking and public Wi-Fi, either is a good VPN for basic online privacy. For heavy torrenting servers or steady streaming, neither is the right pick.
🎓 Il tuo livello di esperienza
Both apps are beginner territory, and TunnelBear’s features in particular assume no prior VPN knowledge. Power users will find the settings list short on either side, and other VPN services give you far more to tune.
🆓 Prove e demo gratuite
Avast’s 60 day trial needs payment information up front. TunnelBear’s free plan needs none, which is the lower-risk way to start.
🛟 Opzioni di supporto
Avast has more channels but a mixed reputation for helpfulness. TunnelBear answers by email only from mobile devices or desktop, and replies can take a while. Both trail the bigger VPN services here.
Guida al passaggio
Already paying for one of them? Here is what changes.
🔄 Switching from Avast VPN to TunnelBear?
✅ Cosa otterrai:
- Independent Cure53 audits behind the privacy claims
- Unlimited device connections instead of a 10 device cap
- Split tunneling through SplitBear
❌ Cosa perderai:
- Smart VPN mode and its automatic connect rules
- Android TV support and the Mimic protocol
- Any refund window if you change your mind
📋 Come effettuare il passaggio:
- Cancel auto-renewal inside your Avast account first
- Create a free TunnelBear account and download the app
- Test your usual servers on the free plan, then upgrade
🔄 Switching from TunnelBear to Avast VPN?
✅ Cosa otterrai:
- A wider server network with roughly 700 servers
- Smart VPN rules plus the Mimic protocol for blocked networks
- Android TV coverage and a refund window
❌ Cosa perderai:
- Audited no-logs claims and published transparency reports
- Unlimited connections and the free tier
- SplitBear and GhostBear
📋 Come effettuare il passaggio:
- Uninstall the TunnelBear app from each device
- Start the Avast 60 day trial and add payment information
- Set your Smart VPN rules before the trial ends
Cosa non è stato trattato nella nostra recensione
We did not run controlled speed tests on either service for this piece, and we did not measure DNS leaks in a lab. Business deployments, router setups and Middle East censorship conditions are outside what we checked. TunnelBear coverage here leans on documentation rather than our own hands-on time, and both providers change server counts without notice.
Verdetto finale
| Categoria | Vincitore |
|---|---|
| 💰 Prezzi | TunnelBear |
| 🚀 Rete server | Avast VPN |
| ⚡ Velocità | Avast VPN |
| 🔒 Privacy e audit | TunnelBear |
| 👶 Facilità d'uso | TunnelBear |
| 📺 Streaming | Avast VPN |
| 🛟 Supporto | Avast VPN |
| 🏆 Vincitore assoluto | Avast VPN |
🏆 WINNER: AVAST VPN
Avast VPN takes 4 of 7 categories and holds the higher rating at 3.7 against 3.5.
Ideale per: existing Avast users, households with up to 10 devices, people who want a long trial before paying
⚠️ Rating source note: Our CSV has no rating recorded for TunnelBear. The 3.5 used here comes from our published TunnelBear review. Avast’s 3.7 is the CSV value. We recommend adding the TunnelBear rating to the CSV row.
This is a narrow win, not a blowout. Avast VPN edges ahead on servers, platform reach and trial length, and that is mostly what separates them.
If audited privacy matters more to you than any of that, flip the result. TunnelBear is the only one of the two with published independent audits, and the FTC case still hangs over Avast.
Either way, both sit below the best VPNs on speed. If you need reliable streaming or heavy downloads, look at NordVPN or ExpressVPN Invece.
⚔️ Confronto tra Appy Pie
How Avast SecureLine VPN holds up against the rest:
🔄 Stai pensando di passare da NordVPN ad Avast VPN? longer trial window, Android TV app, simpler settings list
NordVPN vittorie su: thousands of servers, audited no-logs claims, consistent streaming access
🔄 Stai pensando di passare da NordVPN ad Avast VPN? bundle value with antivirus, 10 device allowance, trial length
ExpressVPN vince su: speed retention on distant servers, router support, published audit history
Avast VPN contro Surfshark VPN
🔄 Stai pensando di passare da NordVPN ad Avast VPN? Mimic obfuscation, integration with Avast antivirus, trial period
Surfshark La VPN vince su: unlimited connections, lower monthly cost, wider country list
Velocità, streaming, rete di server, privacy
🔄 Stai pensando di passare da NordVPN ad Avast VPN? protocol choice including Mimic, Smart VPN rules, Android TV reach
McAfee VPN vince su: identity monitoring extras, bundled device limits, family plan pricing
Maggiori dettagli su TunnelBear a confronto
And how TunnelBear sits against other VPN providers:
TunnelBear vince su: free tier, unlimited connections, gentler learning curve
NordVPN vince su: download speeds, Netflix reliability, live chat availability
TunnelBear contro ProtonVPN
TunnelBear vince su: simpler interface, unlimited device connections, quicker setup
ProtonVPN vince su: Swiss jurisdiction outside Five Eyes, unlimited free data, open-source apps
TunnelBear contro CyberGhost
TunnelBear vince su: audit track record, free plan, lighter app
CyberGhost vince su: far larger server count, dedicated streaming profiles, 45 day refund policy
TunnelBear contro l'accesso privato a Internet
TunnelBear vince su: beginner-friendly design, free version, fewer confusing settings
Accesso Internet privato vittorie su: no-logs claims tested in court, router support, granular controls
Domande frequenti
Avast VPN funziona davvero?
Yes. It encrypts traffic, hides your IP address and reaches Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video with mixed results. Speeds hold on nearby servers and fall on distant ones.
Avast SecureLine VPN è sicuro da usare?
The encryption is standard and the kill switch works. But there is no independent audit, and the FTC fined the company $16.5 million in 2024 over privacy. Judge accordingly.
Sì, TunnelBear offre un piano gratuito con 500 MB di dati al mese. È possibile aumentare questo quantitativo a 2 GB tramite le promozioni. Per avere dati illimitati, è necessario un abbonamento a pagamento.
Partly. The free plan gives 500 MB monthly, liftable to 2 GB through promotions. For unlimited data you need the paid plan at $3.33/mo.
TunnelBear è bloccato da Netflix?
Usually yes. Netflix returns a proxy error most times, and Amazon Prime and Hulu often fail too. Smaller platforms sometimes work.
NordVPN, ExpressVPN e Surfshark offrono più server, velocità superiori e un supporto migliore per lo streaming rispetto a TunnelBear. TunnelBear vince in termini di semplicità.
For streaming and speed, NordVPN and ExpressVPN both beat it. For a free tier with no data cap, ProtonVPN is the stronger pick.
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