Mullvad vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.7
Mullvad
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.7/10)
Surfshark outscores Mullvad on Speed, Servers, Streaming. Mullvad has the edge on Privacy.
Score breakdown
8.6
Speed8.8
9.9
Privacy8.6
7.5
Servers8.7
6.8
Streaming8.9
9
Value9.8
7.9
Ease of Use9.1
Mullvad
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Mullvad8.7/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.7 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | €5.50/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 800+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 46 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 5 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 680 Mbps (89%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Mullvad if:
- Anonymous account creation — number only, no email, no name, no tracking
- Accepts cash payments for complete financial anonymity
- Flat €5/month — no confusing discount tiers or introductory pricing traps
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)