NordVPN vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
9.2
NordVPN
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
NordVPN wins overall (9.2/10 vs 9/10)
NordVPN outscores Surfshark on Speed, Privacy, Servers. Surfshark has the edge on Value.
Score breakdown
9.4
Speed8.8
9.1
Privacy8.6
9.6
Servers8.7
9.3
Streaming8.9
8.8
Value9.8
9.2
Ease of Use9.1
NordVPN
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | NordVPN9.2/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9.2 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $3.39/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 6,400+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 111 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 730 Mbps (96%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose NordVPN if:
- 6,400+ servers in 111 countries — the widest real network we've tested
- Independent no-logs audit by Deloitte (2024)
- Meshnet feature lets you connect your own devices without extra cost
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)