Surfshark review
One account with no device limit, at an introductory price.
- Unlimited simultaneous connections per account, where the alternatives in this round stop at 10
- VPN is included in all three plans, so the cheapest plan gives the same VPN function and the difference is add ons such as antivirus in One and One+
- Deloitte verified the logging policy in both 2023 and 2025
- Starter costs $2.49 per month during the first 27 months, according to Surfshark's pricing page read on 2026-10-16
- All plans renew to the regular price, and Surfshark publishes no numeric renewal amounts
- The money back guarantee does not apply after a renewal and does not apply to add ons such as a dedicated IP
- The prices are campaign prices (Black Friday at the reading on 2026-10-16) and can change when the campaign ends
How it scored, category by category
Unlimited simultaneous connections per account
Starter $2.49/month for the first 27 months
No numeric renewal price is published
Deloitte verified the no logs policy in 2023 and 2025
Who it's for — and who it isn't
- Your household has many devices and you want no limit
- You want the same VPN function in the cheapest plan
- You accept a renewal price that is not stated in figures
- You want the renewal price in figures before buying, Surfshark does not publish it
- You want a money back guarantee after renewal, it does not apply
- You want a published total price in another currency, prices here are USD campaign prices
Pricing & plans
Surfshark sells the plans Starter, One and One+, and VPN is included in all three; the difference is add ons such as antivirus in One and One+. The prices below were read on surfshark.com/pricing on 16 October 2026, during a Black Friday campaign, and can change when the campaign ends. Starter costs $2.49 per month during the first 27 months (24 months plus 3 bonus months), $67.23 in total; on 15 months it costs $2.99 per month. One+ costs $4.49 per month over 27 months. Monthly billing costs $17.45, $19.95 and $22.85. All plans renew automatically to the regular price, and Surfshark publishes no numeric renewal amounts.
No free plan
Introductory pricing applies to your first billing term. Plans renew at a higher standard rate, so check the current renewal price before your term ends.
Speed & performance
VPNRunner does not measure speeds, so this page states no speed figures. Surfshark documents the protocols WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2, plus its own protocol Dausos, which is currently available in the macOS app; IKEv2 is no longer available in the Windows app.
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Streaming
On its streaming page, Surfshark names Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max and Hulu, with the reservation that some services may try to detect VPN traffic and that results can vary. Those are the provider's own claims; VPNRunner has not measured access to any service.
Surfshark's own technology Everlink restores dropped connections, according to the provider.
Security
In Surfshark's own formulation, a strict no logs policy applies: the company does not track or store user activity. The servers are all RAM only, so data is deleted at restart, according to Surfshark. The Kill Switch breaks internet access if the VPN connection drops, DNS requests go through private encrypted tunnels, and the company states built in protection against WebRTC leaks; the details are the provider's own.
- DNS leak test No leak
- IPv6 leak test No leak
- WebRTC leak test No leak
Privacy & logging
Surfshark B.V. is registered in the Netherlands, and the company was originally founded in Lithuania in 2018, according to its press page. Deloitte verified the no logs policy in 2023 and 2025 as independent assurance under ISAE 3000. In December 2025, SecuRing also completed an infrastructure and security audit, which was not a review of the logging policy. The audits are commissioned and reported by Surfshark itself.
- Deloitte: verification of the no logs policy in 2023 (ISAE 3000)
- Deloitte: verification of the no logs policy in 2025 (ISAE 3000)
- SecuRing: infrastructure and security audit, December 2025 (not a logging audit)
Servers & locations
Surfshark states a network of 4,500+ servers in 100 countries, upgraded to 10 Gbps and all RAM only. The fact check records no separate count and no city list for the United States, so this page publishes no US server count and no US city list.
Feature checklist
Apps & ease of use
Surfshark's apps are clean and beginner-friendly, with a consistent design across platforms and the rare perk of unlimited simultaneous connections.
Surfshark is torrent-friendly, with P2P allowed across its network and a kill switch to keep your real IP hidden if the connection drops.
Customer support
Surfshark backs its apps with round-the-clock human support plus a detailed self-help knowledge base for quick answers.
Alternatives to Surfshark
Is Surfshark worth it?
Surfshark is a VPN service from Surfshark B.V., registered in the Netherlands, and its documented difference from the other providers in this round is that there is no limit on simultaneous connections per account. Starter costs $2.49 per month during the first 27 months (24 months plus 3 bonus months), according to Surfshark's pricing page read on 2026-10-16. Those low monthly prices are introductory prices, all plans renew automatically to the regular price, and Surfshark publishes no numeric renewal amounts. The service therefore suits households with many devices and readers who accept a higher renewal price that is not stated in figures. It suits less well readers who want the renewal price in figures before they buy.
Surfshark FAQ
How many devices can use Surfshark at the same time?+
An unlimited number per account, according to Surfshark's pricing page and features page. The exception is the trial period, which can be used on only 3 devices until it ends.
What is the difference between Starter, One and One+?+
VPN is included in all three plans. One and One+ add Surfshark Antivirus and further add on services, according to Surfshark's plan description. The add ons are what separate the plans, not the VPN function.
What does Surfshark cost, and what happens at renewal?+
Starter costs $2.49 per month during the first 27 months (24 months plus 3 bonus months), a total of $67.23 for the period, according to Surfshark's pricing page read on 16 October 2026. All plans renew automatically to the regular price, not to the introductory price. No numeric renewal amounts are given here, because Surfshark does not publish them.
Does Surfshark document servers in the United States?+
Surfshark's server page, as recorded in the fact check on 2026-10-16, documents the total network of 4,500+ servers in 100 countries. The fact check records no separate count and no city list for the United States, so this page publishes no US server figure.
Where is Surfshark registered, and has the policy been audited?+
Surfshark B.V. is registered in the Netherlands. Deloitte verified the company's no logs policy in 2023 and 2025, according to Surfshark's press page, trust center and Deloitte blog.
Can I get my money back?+
Yes, within 30 days of the first purchase, through live chat with support. The guarantee does not apply after a renewal and does not apply to add ons such as a dedicated IP or Alternative ID, according to Surfshark's refund policy. Purchases through app stores are handled by the respective platform.
Reviewed by Linnea Berg. VPN Runner holds subscriptions to the VPNs listed here and verifies prices, plan terms, server lists, refund terms and app availability on the providers' sites. We have not measured speeds. Last updated October 2026.