Surfshark
Affordable VPN with unlimited devices and an all-in-one privacy suite
About Surfshark
Surfshark is a consumer VPN service that encrypts your internet traffic across an unlimited number of devices on a single subscription. Beyond core VPN protection, its plans bundle a growing privacy suite including antivirus, data-breach alerts, a private search engine, and identity-theft tools. With a 4,500+ server network across 100 countries and an audited no-logs policy, it positions itself as a budget-friendly alternative to premium VPN providers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections on every plan
- Among the cheapest premium VPNs on long-term plans
- Large 4,500+ server network across 100 countries
- Independently audited no-logs policy
- Bundles antivirus, breach alerts, and data removal in higher tiers
- 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans
Cons
- Low advertised prices apply only to 2-year terms; monthly billing is far more expensive
- Prices renew at higher rates after the initial term
- Some advanced features (antivirus, Incogni) locked to pricier One/One+ tiers
- Identity theft coverage limited to US residents
- Headquartered in the Netherlands rather than a privacy-haven jurisdiction some users prefer
Key Features
Unlimited devices
A single subscription protects an unlimited number of simultaneous devices, unlike most VPNs that cap connections.
Global server network
4,500+ servers across 100 countries, upgraded to 10Gbps ports for faster, more reliable connections.
Audited no-logs policy
Independently audited policy that does not track, log, or store user browsing activity.
CleanWeb ad & malware blocker
Built-in ad blocker, cookie pop-up blocker, and malware protection at the VPN level.
Bypasser (split tunneling)
Choose which apps or websites route through the VPN and which use the direct connection.
Dynamic MultiHop
Route traffic through two VPN servers for an extra layer of encryption and anonymity.
Alternative ID & masked email
Generate an alternative online identity and masked email address to reduce data exposure.
Antivirus & real-time protection
Included on One and One+ plans with scheduled scans, webcam protection, and real-time threat detection.
Surfshark Alert
Monitors for personal data, credit card, and ID leaks and notifies you when breaches occur.
Incogni data removal
One+ plan includes Incogni, which requests removal of your personal data from broker and people-search databases.
Pricing
- Secure VPN with unlimited devices
- Ad & cookie pop-up blocker
- Bypasser split tunneling
- Dynamic MultiHop
- Alternative ID & masked email
- Billed on a 2-year term ($15.45/mo monthly)
- Everything in Starter
- Antivirus with real-time & webcam protection
- Surfshark Alert data-leak monitoring
- Ad-free private Search
- Billed on a 2-year term ($17.95/mo monthly)
- Everything in One
- Incogni data removal from broker databases
- Identity theft coverage (US residents)
- Billed on a 2-year term ($20.85/mo monthly)
Best For
Protecting an entire household
Cover every phone, laptop, tablet, and smart TV in a home under one subscription thanks to unlimited device support.
Streaming geo-restricted content
Connect to servers in 100 countries to access region-locked streaming libraries while traveling or at home.
Public Wi-Fi security
Encrypt traffic on untrusted cafe, airport, and hotel networks to prevent snooping and data theft.
All-in-one privacy and identity protection
Use the One+ suite to combine VPN, antivirus, breach alerts, and automated data-broker removal in a single product.
Similar Tools
Proton Mail
Secure, privacy-first email built in Switzerland
Tuta
Secure email with quantum-resistant encryption
Mailfence
Secure and private email with integrated productivity
StartMail
Private email from the makers of Startpage
Fastmail
Fast, private email that puts you in control
Runbox
Privacy-focused email hosting powered by Norwegian renewable energy