Hide.me vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.1
Hide.me
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.1/10)
Surfshark outscores Hide.me on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Hide.me has the edge on Privacy.
Score breakdown
8.2
Speed8.8
8.7
Privacy8.6
7.6
Servers8.7
7.4
Streaming8.9
8.9
Value9.8
8.3
Ease of Use9.1
Hide.me
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Hide.me8.1/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.1 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $4.99/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 2,300+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 91 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 625 Mbps (82%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Malaysia (outside 5/9/14 Eyes and EU data retention) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Hide.me if:
- Malaysia jurisdiction — outside 5/9/14 Eyes and EU data retention directives
- 10 GB/month free tier with access to 5 server locations — no payment info required
- No-logs policy since 2012 — one of the longest uninterrupted records in the category
Choose Surfshark if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your household
- Under $2.50/month on 2-year plan — the best price-to-feature ratio we've found
- CleanWeb blocks ads, malware, and trackers (works across all apps, not just browser)