Surfshark
Unlimited devices at an unbeatable price
$1.99/mo
from $1.99/mo /mo
- Servers
- 3,200+
- Countries
- 100+
- Devices
- Unlimited
- No-logs
- Yes
- Kill switch
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
Our verdict
The value king. Unlimited connections, strong speeds, and a feature set close to NordVPN at roughly half the intro price. The 14-eyes Netherlands jurisdiction is the main caveat for hardliners.
Benchmarks & scoring
Clean apps and unlimited simultaneous connections suit whole households.
Audited no-logs policy, RAM-only servers and a Netherlands base outside 5/9/14 Eyes.
3,200+ servers in 100 countries with rotating-IP Nexus technology.
WireGuard speeds are strong on nearby servers and respectable over long distances.
Unblocks major platforms well; NoBorders mode helps in restrictive regions.
Unlimited devices plus a deep feature set at one of the lowest long-term prices.
Speed test & performance
- Download retention
- 88%
- Nearby download
- 440 Mbps
- Long-distance
- 260 Mbps
- Latency increase
- +14 ms
of unprotected baseline on nearby servers
WireGuard on a 500 Mbps line
Europe to US
vs. unprotected connection
Pros & cons
Pros
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- Aggressive intro pricing (from $1.99/mo)
- Nexus network with rotating IP
- CleanWeb blocks ads and trackers
- Works well with all major streaming platforms
Cons
- Netherlands jurisdiction (14-eyes)
- Renewal prices rise sharply
- Speeds slightly behind NordVPN in tests
Compatibility
Platforms
Protocols
Overview
Surfshark is the value champion of the premium tier: it matches the big names on features and speed, yet it is one of the only major providers to allow unlimited simultaneous connections on a single subscription. With 3,200+ servers across 100 countries and intro pricing from $1.99/mo, it is the obvious pick for households with many devices or anyone on a budget who refuses to cut corners on security.
Speed and performance
Surfshark's WireGuard connections retain close to 88% of an unprotected baseline on nearby servers — about 440 Mbps on a 500 Mbps line — and held 260 Mbps on a long Europe-to-US route, adding only +14 ms of latency. That is comfortably fast enough for 4K streaming, gaming and large downloads, sitting just a step behind NordVPN in head-to-head tests.
Privacy and security
The no-logs policy is independently audited, the network runs entirely on RAM-only servers, and Surfshark is based in the Netherlands. Traffic uses AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption with a kill switch and DNS, IPv6 and WebRTC leak protection. CleanWeb blocks ads, trackers and malware; Camouflage and NoBorders modes disguise VPN traffic on restrictive networks; and the Nexus rotating-IP system plus MultiHop add extra routing layers. The one caveat for hardliners is that the Netherlands sits inside the 14 Eyes alliance.
Streaming and torrenting
Surfshark reliably unblocks Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime Video, with NoBorders mode helping in heavily restricted regions, and it allows P2P traffic across its network.
Pricing and plans
Intro pricing starts at just $1.99/mo on long-term plans, every plan includes unlimited devices, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. As with most rivals, renewal prices rise sharply, so the best value comes from the longest commitment.
Who it's for
Large households, device hoarders and budget-conscious users who still want a near-flagship feature set. If price-per-device matters, Surfshark is hard to beat.
Features & capabilities
Unlimited devices
One subscription protects every device you own simultaneously.
CleanWeb ad blocker
Blocks ads, trackers and malware at the network level.
Nexus rotating IP
Rotates your IP across the network while staying connected.
Camouflage mode
Obfuscates VPN traffic so it looks like ordinary HTTPS.
NoBorders mode
Helps maintain access on heavily restricted networks.
MultiHop
Connect via two countries for an extra layer of routing.
Alternative ID
Generates a new online identity and masked email to reduce spam.
Kill switch
Cuts internet access if the secure tunnel drops.
Privacy & compliance
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A single Surfshark subscription covers an unlimited number of simultaneous connections, which makes it ideal for large households or anyone with many devices.
Yes. Surfshark operates a no-logs policy that has been independently audited, runs entirely on RAM-only servers and is based in the privacy-friendly Netherlands.
Yes. Surfshark reliably unblocks Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and Prime Video, and its NoBorders mode helps in regions with heavy restrictions.
Surfshark's WireGuard connections retain close to 90% of base speed on nearby servers, which is fast enough for 4K streaming, gaming and large downloads.
Yes. Combining unlimited devices, a strong feature set and some of the lowest long-term pricing in the category makes Surfshark one of the best-value VPNs available.
Surfshark starts at around $1.99/mo on its longest plans and is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Prices increase at renewal, so the longest term offers the best value. There is no free plan.
Yes. Surfshark supports P2P traffic across its server network, and its kill switch and audited no-logs policy keep your IP address and downloads private.
Surfshark is based in the Netherlands, which is part of the 14 Eyes alliance, but it counters this with an audited no-logs policy and RAM-only servers, so there is no stored activity data to share.
Camouflage mode disguises your VPN traffic so it looks like ordinary HTTPS, while NoBorders mode helps you stay connected on heavily restricted or censored networks.
Yes. Surfshark offers native apps for Fire TV, Apple TV and Android TV, alongside Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and browser extensions, all under one unlimited-device plan.
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