Surfshark vs Mullvad (2026)
Prices and features refreshed September 2026. Speed figures are from our April 2026 lab tests. Privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
9
Surfshark
VS
8.7
Mullvad
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
8.8
Speed8.6
8.6
Privacy9.9
8.7
Servers7.5
8.9
Streaming6.8
9.8
Value9
9.1
Ease of Use7.9
Surfshark
Mullvad
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Surfshark9/10 | Mullvad8.7/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9 | 8.7 |
| Monthly Price | $2.49/mo | €5.00/mo |
| Servers | 4,500+ | 696+ |
| Countries | 100 | 90 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 5 |
| Speed (tested) | 695 Mbps (91%) | 680 Mbps (89%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) | Sweden (EU jurisdiction, but no-logs is verified) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 14 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Surfshark if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your household
- Around $2.49/month on 2-year plan — still one of the best price-to-feature ratios we've found
- CleanWeb blocks ads, malware, and trackers (works across all apps, not just browser)
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