TunnelBear encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private on any network.
Publisher’s description
What is TunnelBear?
TunnelBear by TunnelBear is proprietary Windows software in the vpn & proxy category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (WiX Burn) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 196.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: TunnelBear is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TunnelBear safe to download?
- The file is served by tunnelbear.s3.amazonaws.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
46BC4A910EC621BA9ADFB640CD69AE1BB08E8FDC08CEAF664C26B4D55B4E1796· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.20.0.0Latest | October 2, 2026 | 196.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TunnelBear.TunnelBear -eTunnelBear-Installer.exe -s /norestartmsiexec /x {A550BA4A-D9EF-49BD-ACD9-B3F9743A444D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask tunnelbearInformation
- Publisher
- TunnelBear
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 4.20.0.0
- Released
- October 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- tunnelbear.com
- winget ID
- TunnelBear.TunnelBear
- MSI product code
- {A550BA4A-D9EF-49BD-ACD9-B3F9743A444D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is TunnelBear free?
TunnelBear is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is TunnelBear safe to download?
The download comes from tunnelbear.s3.amazonaws.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TunnelBear with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can TunnelBear be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TunnelBear run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to TunnelBear?
OpenVPN, Windscribe, nginx, Proton VPN and Tailscale. The alternatives page compares them.
