Provider review

Surfshark review (2026)

8/10

Surfshark combines unlimited simultaneous VPN connections with RAM-only servers, WireGuard and split tunneling. Its paid plans can cover a household's compatible devices under one subscription.

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Strongest fit: StreamingBest for streaming Compare alternatives

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Monthly planCheck current Starter monthly price

Long-term offerCheck current Starter long-term offer

Refund30 days from the initial purchase; exclusions apply and renewals are not refundable

See Surfshark for current Starter pricing in your currency. Long-term offers are billed up front and renew at the applicable standard rate. Prices depend on currency, tax and promotion; check the total and renewal amount before subscribing.

Independently auditedKill switchWireGuard; other protocols vary by platform

Product facts checked Sep 5, 2026

Good fit if

Unlimited simultaneous VPN connections on paid subscriptions

The vendor lists 4,500+ RAM-only servers in 100 countries with 10Gbps ports

WireGuard, an internet kill switch and Bypasser split tunneling

Deloitte no-logs assurance history documented in its trust center

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Introductory offers renew at the applicable standard rate

The free trial is limited to three devices until it ends

Protocol and feature availability varies by platform; Dausos is currently limited to the macOS App Store app

Quick facts

The practical details at a glance

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Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Network

4,500+ servers · 100 countries

Countries

100

Devices

Unlimited

Refund

30 days from the initial purchase; exclusions apply and renewals are not refundable

Protocol

WireGuard; other protocols vary by platform

Streaming9/10

Gaming8/10

Privacy8/10

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NordVPN vs Surfshark

NordVPN has the higher editorial score for overall. Surfshark may fit you better: Households and people who need VPN connections on many devices.

Editorial edge: NordVPN

People comparing a VPN for up to ten devices with specialty servers and several protocol options.

Households and people who need VPN connections on many devices.

NordVPN: Basic monthly: $14.99/mo

Surfshark: Check current Starter monthly price

Plans and refund

Basic 2-year offer: $3.49/mo · 30 days for the initial subscription purchase; renewal exclusions apply

Check current Starter long-term offer · 30 days from the initial purchase; exclusions apply and renewals are not refundable

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Surfshark vs ExpressVPN

Surfshark and ExpressVPN share the same editorial score for overall. Compare their device limits, offer terms and privacy features.

Editorial scores: Tied

Households and people who need VPN connections on many devices.

People considering Lightway, TrustedServer and a tier chosen for their device allowance.

Surfshark: Check current Starter monthly price

ExpressVPN: Check current Basic monthly price

Plans and refund

Check current Starter long-term offer · 30 days from the initial purchase; exclusions apply and renewals are not refundable

Basic: $2.99/mo for the first 28 months · 30 days for eligible new users; app-store purchases excluded

Unlimited vs 10 devices · price, refund & features comparedOpen comparison

Surfshark vs Proton VPN

Surfshark and Proton VPN share the same editorial score for overall. Compare their device limits, offer terms and privacy features.

Editorial scores: Tied

Households and people who need VPN connections on many devices.

People who value open-source apps, public audit information and Swiss-based operations.

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Proton VPN: Check current VPN Plus monthly price

Plans and refund

Check current Starter long-term offer · 30 days from the initial purchase; exclusions apply and renewals are not refundable

Check current VPN Plus long-term offer · 30-day initial-purchase refund; cancellation and refund request both required within the window

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Surfshark vs Private Internet Access

Surfshark and Private Internet Access share the same editorial score for overall. Compare their device limits, offer terms and privacy features.

Editorial scores: Tied

Households and people who need VPN connections on many devices.

Private Internet Access

Households and users who want unlimited connections and detailed desktop settings.

Surfshark: Check current Starter monthly price

Private Internet Access: Monthly plan: $11.95/mo (USD)

Plans and refund

Check current Starter long-term offer · 30 days from the initial purchase; exclusions apply and renewals are not refundable

3 years + 3 months: $2.03/mo (USD) · 30-day guarantee; eligibility and purchase-channel conditions apply

Unlimited vs Unlimited devices · price, refund & features comparedOpen comparison

FAQ

Questions about Surfshark

Quick answers before you move from a review to a direct comparison or provider offer page.

Is Surfshark worth shortlisting?

Surfshark is worth shortlisting if households and people who need vpn connections on many devices. This page is the fast way to check the monthly plan, long-term offer, device limit, refund window, and the strengths and trade-offs that matter most.

How many devices does Surfshark support?

Surfshark lists Unlimited simultaneous connections on the paid plan compared here. Other tiers and free plans may have different limits; check the plan details above.

What is Surfshark best at?

Surfshark's highest editorial score here is for streaming; this is not a measured performance result. It is also easy to compare it directly with rivals through the related comparison pages further down this review.

What should I compare before buying Surfshark?

Check the monthly plan, long-term offer, device limit, refund window, country coverage, and the privacy notes that matter most to you. Those are usually the details that decide whether a provider stays on the shortlist.

Where these facts came from

Provider facts were checked against the linked official pages. Pricing and promos can still vary by region, currency, and campaign.

Paid devices, plan structure and regional pricing (surfshark.com)
Server count, countries and network hardware (surfshark.com)
Refund eligibility and contracting entity (surfshark.com)
Renewal and currency policy (surfshark.com)
No-logs assurance and security audit history (surfshark.com)
Kill switch and split tunneling (surfshark.com)
OpenVPN obfuscation and platform availability (surfshark.com)
Dausos platform limitation (support.surfshark.com)