TunnelBear #14 in VPN Services
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
Gemini + web search
ChatGPT + web search
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where TunnelBear shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every vpn services panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 1% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 2% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 1% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which TunnelBear appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1
"Should I pick TunnelBear or Windscribe if I want a free VPN plan?"
# TunnelBear vs. Windscribe: Free Plan Comparison Both are legitimate choices, but they suit different needs: ## TunnelBear - **Data limit**: 2GB/month (500MB bonus possible via a tweet) - *…
Gemini (Google) · listed #2
"Should I pick TunnelBear or Windscribe if I want a free VPN plan?"
…** While both are highly reputable, secure, and offer "no-logs" policies, **Windscribe’s free plan is far more generous and usable** than TunnelBear’s. Here is a detailed comparison of their free plans to help you decide. --- ### Quick Comparison | Feature | Windscribe (Free) | TunnelBear (Free) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | |…
Gemini + web search · listed #1
"Between TunnelBear and Windscribe, which free tier is actually usable?"
When comparing the free tiers of TunnelBear and Windscribe, **Windscribe is by far the more usable VPN.** Due to a series of significant updates to both services, TunnelBear's free tier has essentially been reduced to a r…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #2
"Should I pick TunnelBear or Windscribe if I want a free VPN plan?"
…res on the free tier. - If you only need a tiny bit of data occasionally and want an extremely simple client with a strong audit/PR record, TunnelBear is fine. Why I say that (quick comparison) - Data allowance: TunnelBear’s free plan is very small (about 500 MB/month, with occasional small bonuses). Windscribe’s free tier give…
Perplexity · listed #2
"Between TunnelBear and Windscribe, which free tier is actually usable?"
**Windscribe’s free tier is more usable overall.** It gives you *far more data* than TunnelBear’s free plan, and multiple reviews say it remains useful for regular light browsing, while TunnelBear’s free tier is mainly a short test/demo because of its tight cap.[1][2][10][12…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned TunnelBear (10 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 7 |
| top10vpn.com | 6 |
| youtube.com | 6 |
| vpnmentor.com | 5 |
| security.org | 4 |
| tomsguide.com | 4 |
| ip.vpnmasterpro.com | 3 |
| rtings.com | 3 |
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