Both maintain independent audit programs. PureVPN's audit followed a 2017 incident where user logs were provided to the FBI. TunnelBear has published annual audit reports without a preceding incident — and makes them fully downloadable without account login.

What you get that TunnelBear doesn't offer

Port forwarding included. BVI registration vs TunnelBear's Canada, a 5-eyes member. Streaming access maintained as a product commitment; TunnelBear doesn't position around geo-unblocking. Broader simultaneous connection limit vs TunnelBear's five. More accommodating long-term value on multi-year plans.

What you give up

TunnelBear's audit reports are fully public and downloadable without account — no documented incident precedes them. PureVPN's audit follows the 2017 logging incident; TunnelBear's audit history starts clean. TunnelBear's interface is designed for zero onboarding friction. Free tier with 2GB monthly. McAfee ownership vs GZ Systems — different corporate structures.

What you get that PureVPN doesn't offer

Annual audit reports fully public and downloadable without account, with no preceding incident in the audit history. Interface designed for zero VPN configuration experience. Free tier with 2GB monthly. McAfee backing without GZ Systems' Hong Kong-based corporate structure.

What you give up

Canada is a 5-eyes member; PureVPN's BVI entity sits outside that alliance. Port forwarding not available at TunnelBear. Five connections vs PureVPN's broader limit. Streaming access not a TunnelBear product commitment. Both are owned by larger companies — different parents, same category of corporate ownership.