Streaming comparison

Surfshark vs ExpressVPN: our current pick is Surfshark.

Surfshark is the stronger streaming pick right now if you want a better mix of speed, location choice, and day-to-day reliability. ExpressVPN may still be the better fit if you prefer its price, apps, or device policy. In our current scoring, Surfshark is at 9/10 versus 9/10 for streaming.

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Quick verdict

Choose Surfshark if you want the stronger mix of features for streaming 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

• whether it has the locations your services need
• how consistently it works from one server to the next
• whether speeds stay steady for HD and 4K
• how many devices you want signed in at once

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 Streaming	9/10	9/10