ExpressVPN vs TunnelBear

ExpressVPN and TunnelBear solve device coverage in very different ways. ExpressVPN gives you more ways to cover the home network and television devices; TunnelBear gives you a continuing free tier and unlimited connections on paid plans.

Router setup is officially documented

ExpressVPN officially documents router setup. TunnelBear does not currently provide an official router-configuration path. If the VPN needs to live at the router level instead of only inside individual apps, that is a concrete difference you can plan around.

Native TV coverage widens the setup

ExpressVPN includes native TV-app coverage in its current device mix. Native TV or console apps are not part of TunnelBear's confirmed device set. That matters when the living-room devices are not an edge case but part of the normal routine.

There is a continuing free plan

TunnelBear has a continuing free plan. ExpressVPN does not currently offer a continuing free plan. If you are still deciding whether a VPN belongs in your routine at all, that lowers the commitment immediately.

Paid plans do not make you ration devices

TunnelBear's paid plans do not make you count simultaneous devices. ExpressVPN uses a connection cap rather than an unlimited-device model. A large personal device pile can make that more valuable than router coverage you never intend to use.