Privacy comparison

Surfshark vs ExpressVPN: our current pick is Surfshark.

Surfshark is the stronger privacy pick right now if jurisdiction, audits, and protocol options matter most to you. ExpressVPN may still be the better choice if you prefer its feature set or overall value more. In our current scoring, Surfshark is at 8/10 versus 8/10 for privacy.

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Quick verdict

Choose Surfshark if you want the stronger mix of features for privacy right now. Choose ExpressVPN if its pricing, device allowance, or overall approach fits you better.

Why Surfshark stands out

• Unlimited-device support stands out immediately
• 4,500+ RAM-only servers in 100+ countries
• Good speed profile for streaming and everyday browsing

Why ExpressVPN may still suit you

• Official pages now position it at 105 countries and up to 14 devices
• Lightway is fast, stable, and easy for non-technical users
• Multiple independent audits support its privacy claims

What to compare first

• jurisdiction and public no-logs evidence
• protocol options and leak protection
• transparency around audits and policy language
• how comfortable you are with the company’s overall track record

Metric	Surfshark	ExpressVPN
Jurisdiction	Netherlands	British Virgin Islands
Servers	4,500+	—
Countries	100+	105
Devices	Unlimited	14
Refund	30 days	30 days
Monthly plan	€15.45	$12.95
Protocol	WireGuard	Lightway
Stealth / anti-blocking	Camouflage Mode	Automatic protocol obfuscation on restrictive networks
WireGuard
Score for Privacy	8/10	8/10