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Surfshark cost: price of every plan and term

From €2.19–€2.49 per month (excl. tax) with the Starter plan for 24 months. You pay €59.13–€67.23 upfront.

Renewal: then €70.45 / year (excl. tax)

Facts last checked · Prices checked on · Facts come from the provider's own pages and published audits. · How we work

  • From€2.19–€2.49per month for Starter · 24 months
  • Money back30 days
  • Devicesunlimited
  • JurisdictionNetherlands
  • Latest audit2026Cure53
monthly plan: €18.95 / month

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  • €2.19–€2.49 per month for Starter · 24 months, €59.13–€67.23 up front, covers 27 months (excl. tax)
  • Renewal: then €70.45 / year (excl. tax)
  • 30-day refund · terms

In short

A strength is something at most 3 of the 11 providers we follow offer; a weakness is something at most 3 of them lack. From the facts below, with sources.

Strengths

  • Strength: IP rotation also at Windscribe
  • Strength: GPS location spoofing also at PureVPN and Windscribe
  • Strength: Cookie pop-up blocking also at NordVPN and Windscribe
  • Strength: Identity theft insurance also at ExpressVPN
  • Strength: No limit on the number of devices

Only at Surfshark

  • NoBorders: Detects a restricted network and shows the servers that work best under those restrictions.
  • Surfshark Everlink: Restores a dropped VPN tunnel by itself so the connection is not interrupted.
  • FastTrack: Routes traffic over a network of servers and keeps evaluating the routes to pick the best one.
  • Surfshark Search: A search engine without ads or tracking, part of the Surfshark One bundle.

Plans

Surfshark sells 3 plans. The VPN itself is the same in each; the more expensive plans add other services.

Advertised prices · Belgium

A range (lowest–highest price) means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits; its site shows one of them at a time. How often each price appeared

These amounts exclude VAT: the provider's pricing page says VAT may apply.

StarterOneOne+
1 month€18.95/mo€19.95/mo€22.85/mo
12 monthsprice covers 15 months€2.99–3.39/moA range (lowest–highest price) means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits; its site shows one of them at a time.€44.85–50.85 up front then €5.87/mo · €70.45 / year€2.99–3.39/moA range (lowest–highest price) means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits; its site shows one of them at a time.€44.85–50.85 up front then €7.36/mo · €88.28 / year€6.99–7.49/moA range (lowest–highest price) means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits; its site shows one of them at a time.€104.85–112.35 up front then €8.84/mo · €106.12 / year
24 monthsprice covers 27 months€2.19–2.49/moA range (lowest–highest price) means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits; its site shows one of them at a time.€59.13–67.23 up front then €5.87/mo · €70.45 / year€2.49/mo€67.23 up front then €7.36/mo · €88.28 / year€3.99–4.49/moA range (lowest–highest price) means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits; its site shows one of them at a time.€107.73–121.23 up front then €8.84/mo · €106.12 / year
What is included
Dedicated IP addressDedicated IPDedicated IP (paid add-on) · all plans — Paid add-on selected in the account page; the Dedicated IP page listed 15 locations and "From $3.75/mo" on 8 October 2026. That amount is in US dollars, while the plan prices we read are in euros. Not shown on the pricing page.
Antivirus (scans files on the device)Surfshark AntivirusSurfshark Antivirus · One, One+ — Real-time protection, scheduled scans and webcam protection; the antivirus page says up to 5 devices. Supported platforms not confirmed by us.NoYesYes
Data breach alertsSurfshark AlertSurfshark Alert · One, One+ — Alerts for leaked personal data, credit card details and ID numbers, plus periodic security reports.NoYesYes
Data removal from data brokersIncogniIncogni · One+ — Available for US, UK, EU, Swiss and Canadian residents only.NoNoYes
Identity theft insuranceIdentity theft coverageIdentity theft coverage · One+ — Only for customers residing in the US (not New York State): up to $1M identity restoration reimbursement. Not available to EU residents.NoNoUS only, not in the EU

In every plan: VPN (Surfshark VPNSurfshark VPN · all plans), Ad blocking (CleanWebCleanWeb · all plans — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites.), Tracker blocking (CleanWebCleanWeb · all plans — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites.), Blocking of malicious websites (CleanWebCleanWeb · all plans — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites., Scam protectionScam protection · One, One+ — Scam text protection, email scam checker and a web content blocker (malware, phishing and other unwanted sites). Scam call protection is marked "coming soon".), Email aliases (masked email) (Alternative IDAlternative ID · all plans — Masked email generator plus a generator for a made-up name, birth date and address.)

In no plan: Password manager, Encrypted cloud storage

Footnotes and notes on the plans
  • Surfshark VPN · all plans
  • CleanWeb · all plans — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites.
  • Alternative ID · all plans — Masked email generator plus a generator for a made-up name, birth date and address.
  • Scam protection · One, One+ — Scam text protection, email scam checker and a web content blocker (malware, phishing and other unwanted sites). Scam call protection is marked "coming soon".
  • Surfshark Antivirus · One, One+ — Real-time protection, scheduled scans and webcam protection; the antivirus page says up to 5 devices. Supported platforms not confirmed by us.
  • Surfshark Alert · One, One+ — Alerts for leaked personal data, credit card details and ID numbers, plus periodic security reports.
  • Incogni · One+ — Available for US, UK, EU, Swiss and Canadian residents only.
  • Identity theft coverage · One+ — Only for customers residing in the US (not New York State): up to $1M identity restoration reimbursement. Not available to EU residents.
  • Dedicated IP (paid add-on) · all plans — Paid add-on selected in the account page; the Dedicated IP page listed 15 locations and "From $3.75/mo" on 8 October 2026. That amount is in US dollars, while the plan prices we read are in euros. Not shown on the pricing page.
  • Alternative Number (paid add-on) · all plans — Paid add-on: a virtual phone number.
  • Surfshark Search · One, One+ — A search engine without ads or tracking, part of the Surfshark One bundle.
  • VPN for Teams — A separate VPN for Teams offer with an admin panel for managing multiple users, according to the provider.
  • Student discount — Discount code for students via Student Beans, after verifying your student status; the page does not state the amount
  • Quick-connect — One button connects you to the fastest location or the one you prefer.

No password manager or cloud storage is listed in any Surfshark plan on the pricing page. "Included" means the provider lists the feature in that plan; we have not tested the quality of the antivirus, alerts or data removal. A price range means the provider showed different prices on repeated visits on 8 October 2026.

Plans last checked on .

Price and refund

Price per month: first term and after renewal
Price per month: first term and after renewalSame amounts as in the tables on this page; per month is the amount divided by the months it covers.
Starter · 24 months
First 27 months€2.19–€2.49 per month
After renewal€5.87 per month
One · 24 months
First 27 months€2.49 per month
After renewal€7.36 per month
One+ · 24 months
First 27 months€3.99–€4.49 per month
After renewal€8.84 per month
Price history Surfshark Starter
Price history Surfshark StarterOur own readings of the provider's pricing page: 26 days between October 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
€ per month051015208 Oct15 Oct22 Oct2 Nov
  • 1 month: now €18.95 per month · after renewal €18.95 per month
  • 12 months: now €2.99 per month · after renewal €5.90 per month
  • 24 months: now €2.19 per month · after renewal €5.90 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
TermPeriodfirst termafter renewal
1 month8 Oct€18.95–
1 month9 Oct€16.45 – €18.95€16.45
1 month10 Oct – 19 Oct · 5 days€16.45€16.45
1 month11 Oct – 17 Oct · 3 days€17.45€16.45
1 month13 Oct – 20 Oct · 3 days€18.95€16.45
1 month21 Oct – 2 Nov · 13 days€18.95€18.95
12 months8 Oct€2.99–
12 months9 Oct€2.99 – €3.39€5.87
12 months10 Oct€3.39€5.87
12 months11 Oct – 26 Oct · 5 days€2.99€5.88
12 months14 Oct€3.39€5.89
12 months15 Oct€3.39€5.88
12 months16 Oct – 31 Oct · 3 days€2.99€5.89
12 months17 Oct – 27 Oct · 4 days€2.99€5.87
12 months18 Oct – 19 Oct · 2 days€3.39€5.86
12 months20 Oct – 23 Oct · 3 days€2.99€5.86
12 months29 Oct – 30 Oct · 2 days€2.99€5.91
12 months1 Nov – 2 Nov · 2 days€2.99€5.90
24 months8 Oct€2.49–
24 months9 Oct – 27 Oct · 6 days€2.49€5.87
24 months11 Oct – 26 Oct · 6 days€2.49€5.88
24 months14 Oct – 28 Oct · 3 days€2.49€5.89
24 months18 Oct – 23 Oct · 5 days€2.49€5.86
24 months29 Oct – 30 Oct · 2 days€2.49€5.91
24 months31 Oct€2.19€5.89
24 months1 Nov – 2 Nov · 2 days€2.19€5.90

Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

Price history Surfshark One
Price history Surfshark OneOur own readings of the provider's pricing page: 26 days between October 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
€ per month01020308 Oct15 Oct22 Oct2 Nov
  • 1 month: now €19.95 per month · after renewal €19.95 per month
  • 12 months: now €3.09 per month · after renewal €7.39 per month
  • 24 months: now €2.49 per month · after renewal €7.39 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
TermPeriodfirst termafter renewal
1 month8 Oct€19.95–
1 month9 Oct€18.95 – €19.95€18.95
1 month10 Oct – 19 Oct · 5 days€18.95€18.95
1 month11 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€19.95€18.95
1 month21 Oct – 2 Nov · 13 days€19.95€19.95
12 months8 Oct€3.29–
12 months9 Oct€3.29 – €3.59€7.36
12 months10 Oct€3.59€7.36
12 months11 Oct€3.29€7.37
12 months12 Oct€3.29€7.36
12 months13 Oct – 25 Oct · 2 days€2.99€7.37
12 months14 Oct€3.39€7.39
12 months15 Oct€3.39€7.37
12 months16 Oct€2.99€7.38
12 months17 Oct – 22 Oct · 4 days€2.99€7.35
12 months18 Oct – 19 Oct · 2 days€3.39€7.34
12 months23 Oct€2.99€7.34
12 months24 Oct – 27 Oct · 3 days€2.99€7.36
12 months28 Oct€2.99€7.39
12 months29 Oct€2.99€7.41
12 months30 Oct€2.99€7.40
12 months31 Oct€3.09€7.38
12 months1 Nov – 2 Nov · 2 days€3.09€7.39
24 months8 Oct€2.79–
24 months9 Oct – 12 Oct · 3 days€2.79€7.36
24 months11 Oct€2.79€7.37
24 months13 Oct – 25 Oct · 3 days€2.49€7.37
24 months14 Oct – 2 Nov · 4 days€2.49€7.39
24 months16 Oct – 31 Oct · 2 days€2.49€7.38
24 months17 Oct – 22 Oct · 4 days€2.49€7.35
24 months18 Oct – 23 Oct · 3 days€2.49€7.34
24 months24 Oct – 27 Oct · 3 days€2.49€7.36
24 months29 Oct€2.49€7.41
24 months30 Oct€2.49€7.40

Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

Price history Surfshark One+
Price history Surfshark One+Our own readings of the provider's pricing page: 26 days between October 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026. Solid line: first term; dotted line: after renewal. A break is a day without a reading; a shaded area means the provider showed different amounts on the same day.
€ per month01020308 Oct15 Oct22 Oct2 Nov
  • 1 month: now €22.85 per month · after renewal €22.85 per month
  • 12 months: now €6.99 per month · after renewal €8.89 per month
  • 24 months: now €3.99 per month · after renewal €8.89 per month
Dates and amounts (26 days with a reading)
TermPeriodfirst termafter renewal
1 month8 Oct€22.85–
1 month9 Oct€21.85 – €22.85€21.85
1 month10 Oct – 19 Oct · 5 days€21.85€21.85
1 month11 Oct – 20 Oct · 6 days€22.85€21.85
1 month21 Oct – 2 Nov · 13 days€22.85€22.85
12 months8 Oct€6.99–
12 months9 Oct€6.99 – €7.49€8.84
12 months10 Oct€7.49€8.84
12 months11 Oct – 27 Oct · 7 days€6.99€8.85
12 months14 Oct€7.49€8.88
12 months15 Oct€7.49€8.86
12 months16 Oct – 31 Oct · 2 days€6.99€8.87
12 months17 Oct – 21 Oct · 2 days€6.99€8.84
12 months18 Oct – 19 Oct · 2 days€7.49€8.82
12 months20 Oct – 23 Oct · 3 days€6.99€8.83
12 months28 Oct€6.99€8.88
12 months29 Oct€6.99€8.91
12 months30 Oct€6.99€8.90
12 months1 Nov – 2 Nov · 2 days€6.99€8.89
24 months8 Oct€4.49–
24 months9 Oct – 17 Oct · 3 days€4.49€8.84
24 months11 Oct – 12 Oct · 2 days€4.49€8.85
24 months13 Oct – 27 Oct · 5 days€3.99€8.85
24 months14 Oct€4.49€8.88
24 months15 Oct€4.49€8.86
24 months16 Oct – 31 Oct · 2 days€3.99€8.87
24 months18 Oct – 19 Oct · 2 days€4.49€8.82
24 months20 Oct – 23 Oct · 3 days€3.99€8.83
24 months21 Oct€3.99€8.84
24 months28 Oct€3.99€8.88
24 months29 Oct€3.99€8.91
24 months30 Oct€3.99€8.90
24 months1 Nov – 2 Nov · 2 days€3.99€8.89

Only 26 days of tracking so far: too short to say anything about the lowest price.

About these prices

Advertised prices for the standard VPN plan; they vary by country, currency and tax, so confirm at checkout. Prices in EUR as served to our server in Belgium on 2026-10-08; the page says VAT may apply.

Plan: Surfshark Starter. The 24-month price covers 27 months and the 12-month price 15 months (3 extra months each). On 8 October 2026 the pricing page showed different prices for the 1-month and 12-month terms on repeated visits from the same server (9 page loads, three price sets); where that happened we show the lowest and the highest price we saw. From 31 October 2026 the 24-month price also varied: €59.13 on some visits, €67.23 on others.

Money back and trial

Refund period
30 days Within 30 days of the initial purchase, once per service; renewals are not refunded; not for purchases via resellers other than Paddle, Google Play or Cleverbridge, with a prepaid or gift card, the anonymous Dedicated IP option or Alternative ID purchases How to cancel and get a refund
Free plan
No No free plan found; a 7-day free trial is advertised
Price record
€2.19 / month (Surfshark Starter, 24 months): no change since we started following it on October 8, 2026. Offers and price history

Company and trust

Operating company
Surfshark B.V.
Jurisdiction
Netherlands — registered seat per its own terms or privacy policy
Governing law of the terms
British Virgin Islands
Parent company
none stated; part of the Nord Security group
Open-source apps
Not mentioned
Anonymous payment
crypto: Yes · cash: Not mentioned
Runs an affiliate programme
Yes

Independent audits

  • 2026 · Cure53 — infrastructure and Dausos protocol
  • 2025 · SecuRing — infrastructure
  • 2025 · SecuRing — web, desktop and mobile applications and browser plugins
Older audits (2)
  • 2025 · Deloitte — no-logs policy (assurance report)
  • 2023 · Deloitte — no-logs policy (assurance report)

An audit describes a scope at a point in time. Read the linked report for what was and was not examined.

Features

Yes or no: per the provider, not tested. Unknown: the provider says nothing about it (not the same as missing).
Devices at once
unlimited
Protocols
WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Dausos
Official apps
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, browser extensions
Linux
graphical app: Yes · command line: Not mentioned · downloadable WireGuard/OpenVPN configs: Yes
Network
Countries: 100 · Servers: 4500 · RAM-only servers: Yes Network figures are the provider's own claims.
Connection Yes 22No 2Unknown 9
VPNEncrypted tunnel that routes your internet traffic through the provider's servers.YesSurfshark VPN
WireGuard protocolThe apps can connect with WireGuard or a protocol the provider says is built on it.YesWireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2
OpenVPN protocolThe apps can connect with OpenVPN.YesWireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2
IKEv2/IPsec protocolThe apps can connect with IKEv2 or IPsec.YesWireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2
Other or own protocolA protocol besides WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, often developed by the provider itself.YesDausos — On 8 October 2026 only in the macOS app from the Mac App Store, not in the installer from the website; other platforms are announced as coming soon.
Kill switchBlocks internet traffic when the VPN connection drops, so nothing leaves outside the tunnel.YesKill Switch
Always-on kill switchAn optional setting that also blocks the internet when you disconnect yourself or the app is not running; you only get online through the VPN.Not mentioned
Split tunnelingLets you choose which apps or sites use the VPN and which use your normal connection.YesBypasser
Multi-hop (two VPN servers in a row)Routes traffic through two VPN servers instead of one.YesDynamic MultiHop
Obfuscation (hides that you use a VPN)Makes VPN traffic look like ordinary traffic, for networks that block VPNs.YesObfuscated servers
Port forwardingOpens a port on the VPN address so others can reach a service on your device.Not mentioned
Dedicated IP addressA fixed IP address that only you use, instead of one shared with other customers.Dedicated IP — Paid add-on selected in the account page; the Dedicated IP page listed 15 locations and "From $3.75/mo" on 8 October 2026. That amount is in US dollars, while the plan prices we read are in euros. Not shown on the pricing page.
Dedicated VPN serverA whole VPN server reserved for you alone, usually as a paid option; more than a dedicated IP address.Not mentioned
P2P / torrenting allowedThe provider allows peer-to-peer traffic, on all servers or on designated ones.YesP2P servers
Tor over VPNServers that pass your traffic on into the Tor network without a separate Tor browser.Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Private network between your own devicesConnects your own devices directly to each other through encrypted tunnels, wherever they are.Not mentioned
IPv6 inside the tunnelIPv6 traffic goes through the VPN rather than being blocked or left outside it.No
Post-quantum encryptionThe key exchange uses an algorithm designed to resist future quantum computers.YesDausos — On 8 October 2026 only in the macOS app from the Mac App Store, not in the installer from the website; other platforms are announced as coming soon.
Own DNS serversDNS lookups are answered by the provider's own servers inside the tunnel.YesSurfshark DNS
Smart DNSA DNS service for devices that cannot run a VPN app, such as some TVs and consoles; it does not encrypt traffic.No
Auto-connectThe app connects by itself at start-up or when you join an unknown or unsecured network.YesAuto-connect & Quick-connect
Automatic server choiceThe app picks the fastest or best server for you with one click, so you do not have to choose a location yourself.YesQuick-connect
Leak protection (DNS, IPv6, WebRTC)The provider names protection against DNS, IPv6 or WebRTC leaks, so these do not reveal your own IP address outside the tunnel.YesDNS leak protection — The source only names DNS leaks, not IPv6 or WebRTC.
Custom DNS serverYou can set another DNS server in the app instead of the provider's DNS.Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Local network accessA setting that keeps devices on your own network, such as a printer or NAS, reachable while the VPN is connected.YesInvisible on LAN (setting) — The article describes this for iOS and macOS (iOS 16 and above); it says the Android, Linux and Windows clients block traffic outside the tunnel by firewall design, and does not describe a LAN setting for them.
Pause VPNSwitches the VPN off for a set time; it reconnects by itself afterwards.YesPause VPN
Automatic WireGuard key rotationThe app replaces the WireGuard key by itself at regular intervals.Not mentioned
Perfect forward secrecyThe encryption keys change regularly, so one cracked key does not unlock earlier or later traffic.Not mentioned
Static IP addressYou get the same IP address at every connection; unlike a dedicated IP, the address may be shared with other customers.YesStatic IP
IP rotationYou get a new IP address without disconnecting from the VPN, automatically every few minutes or with one click.YesRotating IP
GPS location spoofingThe GPS location that apps or the browser see is set to the location of the VPN server.YesGPS override — Android only.
SOCKS5 proxyA proxy you set up in a single app (for example a browser or torrent client) to send only that app's traffic via the provider.Not mentioned
Streaming (as stated by the provider)The provider says the plan works with streaming services or labels servers for streaming; we have not tested which services work.YesAccess to streaming platforms
Blocking Yes 4Unknown 1
Ad blockingBlocks advertisements while the VPN is on.YesCleanWeb — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites.
Tracker blockingBlocks known tracking domains.YesCleanWeb — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites.
Blocking of malicious websitesBlocks access to websites known for malware or phishing.YesCleanWeb — The pricing page lists it as "Ad blocker"; the features page says CleanWeb blocks ads, banners and pop-ups, trackers and access to malicious websites.Scam protection — Scam text protection, email scam checker and a web content blocker (malware, phishing and other unwanted sites). Scam call protection is marked "coming soon".
Parental controlsFilters that block adult or other unsuitable categories of websites, which you switch on yourself.Not mentioned
Cookie pop-up blockingHides cookie consent pop-ups on websites.YesCookie pop-up Blocker — Works in Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Privacy and trust Yes 6No 1Unknown 2
RAM-only serversServers run without hard disks, so nothing is kept after a reboot.YesRAM-only servers
Independent auditA named outside firm audited the no-logs policy, the infrastructure or the apps, and the provider published the result.YesIndependent audits
Open-source appsThe source code of the apps is public.Not mentioned
Payment with crypto­currencyYou can pay with at least one cryptocurrency.Yes
Payment in cashYou can pay with cash, by post or through a voucher bought in a shop.Not mentioned
Account without an email addressYou can sign up without giving an email address or other personal details.No
Bug bounty programmeThe provider pays outside researchers who report security flaws.YesThird-party bug bounty
Vul­ner­a­bil­i­ty disclosure programmeA published way for outside researchers to report security flaws, with rules for how the provider handles them; with or without a reward.YesThird-party bug bounty
Transparency reportThe provider publishes how many requests for user data it received from authorities and what it handed over.YesTransparency Report
Identity and device Yes 5No 2Unknown 1
Antivirus (scans files on the device)Software that scans files and downloads on the device itself for malware.In: One, One+Surfshark Antivirus — Real-time protection, scheduled scans and webcam protection; the antivirus page says up to 5 devices. Supported platforms not confirmed by us.
Password managerStores and fills in your passwords across devices.No
Email aliases (masked email)Generated addresses that forward to your real mailbox, so you do not have to give out your own address.YesAlternative ID — Masked email generator plus a generator for a made-up name, birth date and address.
Data breach alertsWarns you when your email address or other details turn up in a known data breach.In: One, One+Surfshark Alert — Alerts for leaked personal data, credit card details and ID numbers, plus periodic security reports.
Encrypted cloud storageOnline file storage that is encrypted before upload.No
Data removal from data brokersThe provider sends removal requests to data brokers on your behalf.In: One+Incogni — Available for US, UK, EU, Swiss and Canadian residents only.
Identity theft insuranceInsurance cover for costs after identity theft or online fraud; often limited to certain countries.In: One+Identity theft coverage — Only for customers residing in the US (not New York State): up to $1M identity restoration reimbursement. Not available to EU residents.
Travel eSIM includedA travel eSIM with a limited amount of mobile data comes with the plan; amount and validity differ per provider.Not mentioned
Apps and devices Yes 13Unknown 1
Windows appThe provider has its own app for Windows.YesSurfshark apps
macOS appThe provider has its own app for macOS.YesSurfshark apps
Linux appThe provider has its own client for Linux (graphical or command line).YesSurfshark apps
Linux app with graphical interfaceThe Linux client has a graphical interface, not only a command line.Yes
Linux command-line clientThe Linux client can be controlled from the command line.Not mentioned
Manual configura­tion files (WireGuard/OpenVPN)You can download configuration files and connect with a standard WireGuard or OpenVPN client instead of the provider's app.Yes
Android appThe provider has its own app for Android phones and tablets.YesSurfshark apps
iPhone and iPad appThe provider has its own app for iOS and iPadOS.YesSurfshark apps
Android TV appThe provider has its own app for Android TV / Google TV.YesAndroid TV app
Fire TV appThe provider has its own app for Amazon Fire TV.YesSurfshark apps
Apple TV appThe provider has its own app for Apple TV (tvOS).YesSurfshark apps
Browser extensionAn extension for at least one browser; it usually protects only the traffic of that browser.YesSurfshark apps
Router supportThe provider has a router app or documents how to set the VPN up on a router.YesRouter setup
Simultaneous devicesHow many devices may be connected at the same time on one subscription.unlimitedUnlimited simultaneous connections
Network Yes 3Unknown 2
Countries with serversThe number of countries the provider says it offers server locations in.100
ServersThe number of servers the provider states.4500
10 Gbit/s serversThe provider states that servers have 10 Gbit/s connections.Yes10Gbps ports
Servers owned by the providerThe provider owns at least part of its server hardware instead of renting everything.Not mentioned
Virtual locations disclosedThe provider says which locations are virtual, meaning the server physically stands in another country.Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Subscription and service Yes 6No 1Unknown 1
Free planA plan you can keep using without paying, with limits.No
Free trialA trial of the paid plan for a limited time; we note whether payment details are required.Yes7-day free trial — Only on 12- and 24-month plans; payment details are required (credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay) and the plan is charged after 7 days unless you cancel.
Sold as a code or gift card in shopsThe provider says its subscription is sold through retailers (physical or online shops such as Amazon) as an activation code, voucher or gift card.Not mentionedNo statement from the provider
Student discountThe provider offers students (sometimes also other groups such as teachers) a discount on top of or instead of its usual price, usually after verifying your status.YesStudent discount
Money-back guarantee (days)The number of days within which you can ask for a refund, with the conditions from the terms.30
Live chat supportYou can reach support through live chat; we note the hours when the provider states them.Yes24/7 live chat
Unlimited dataThe provider states there is no data cap on the plan.YesUnlimited bandwidth
Business or team planThe provider sells a separate offer for teams or businesses with central management; it is not part of the consumer plans.YesVPN for Teams
Only at Surfshark 5
  • Alternative Number Paid add-on: a virtual phone number.
  • NoBorders — Detects a restricted network and shows the servers that work best under those restrictions.
  • Surfshark Everlink — Restores a dropped VPN tunnel by itself so the connection is not interrupted.
  • FastTrack — Routes traffic over a network of servers and keeps evaluating the routes to pick the best one.
  • Surfshark Search — A search engine without ads or tracking, part of the Surfshark One bundle.
Caveats about this data (7)
  • Terms state the contract is with Surfshark B.V. (Netherlands) but governed by the laws of the British Virgin Islands.
  • Server count stated as '4500+'.
  • Dedicated IP is an add-on (surfshark.com).
  • Split tunneling is called Bypasser, multihop Dynamic MultiHop, ad blocking CleanWeb; NoBorders is a separate restricted-network mode.
  • Linux kill switch is stated as available in the Snap and .deb packages but not Flatpak.
  • Port forwarding is not mentioned on the features page.
  • We have not published speed or leak measurements for this provider yet. Until we do, this page contains sourced facts only and no score. How we work

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