IPVanish vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.2
IPVanish
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.2/10)
Surfshark outscores IPVanish on Privacy, Servers, Streaming. IPVanish has the edge on no individual categories.
Score breakdown
8.8
Speed8.8
7
Privacy8.6
8.3
Servers8.7
8.2
Streaming8.9
8.6
Value9.8
8.7
Ease of Use9.1
IPVanish
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | IPVanish8.2/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.2 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $3.99/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 2,400+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 90 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 670 Mbps (88%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | USA (5 Eyes member) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose IPVanish if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your home
- Fast WireGuard speeds — 88% retention in testing
- 2,400+ servers in 90+ countries
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)