Surfshark Review
Unlimited devices. Honest price. No surprises.
Surfshark's defining feature is unlimited simultaneous connections — a policy no other major VPN matches. Combined with pricing under $2.50/month on the 2-year plan, it's the only VPN that makes economic sense for households, small teams, or anyone with more than 5 devices.
Our scores
Surfshark
Overall score — April 2026
Surfshark covers unlimited devices for under $2.50/month on the 2-year plan. Speed is slightly behind NordVPN but more than sufficient. The unlimited simultaneous connections policy alone makes it the obvious choice for households or anyone with more than 5 devices.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 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)
- Nexus — proprietary network technology that routes traffic through multiple servers
- Independently audited no-logs policy (Deloitte, 2023)
Cons
- Slightly lower speed retention than NordVPN — 91% vs 96%
- Smaller server count (3,200) vs NordVPN (6,400+)
- Based in the Netherlands — EU jurisdiction, subject to data retention laws
- Some streaming platforms (particularly HBO Max) were inconsistent in testing
Speed
695 Mbps
Download
440 Mbps
Upload
9 ms
Latency
91%
Speed kept
695 Mbps average download on a 1 Gbps line — 91% speed retention. That's fast enough for 4K streaming, gaming, and large downloads with no perceptible difference. The 5% gap vs. NordVPN is theoretical, not practical for most use cases.
Tested: . 1 Gbps base connection.
Privacy & Security
No-logs policy audited by Deloitte in 2023. RAM-only servers. The Netherlands jurisdiction is a legitimate concern — EU law could theoretically compel data disclosure — but the audited no-logs policy means there's nothing to hand over.
Streaming
Unblocked Netflix US, UK, and Japan reliably. BBC iPlayer and Disney+ worked consistently. Amazon Prime and Hulu were mostly reliable but required server switching 15% of the time.
Pricing
$15.45/mo
Monthly
$2.99/mo
Annual plan
billed annually
$2.19/mo
2-year plan
billed every 2 years
At $2.19/month on the 2-year plan with unlimited devices, Surfshark offers the best feature-to-price ratio in our testing. Even the monthly plan ($15.45) is competitive. The math is straightforward: if you have more than 5 devices or multiple household members, Surfshark saves money over any competitor.
User Ratings
4.3/5
Trustpilot
14k reviews
4.6/5
Google Play
150k ratings
4.6/5
App Store
70k ratings
52%
Community
Reddit sentiment
Ratings sourced from Trustpilot, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store. Community score is derived from Reddit/r/VPN sentiment analysis. Scores are aggregated periodically and may not reflect real-time data.
Verdict
Surfshark is the right choice if price or device count are constraints. It does 90% of what NordVPN does for 65% of the price. The Netherlands jurisdiction and slightly lower speed retention are real but minor drawbacks for most users.
Frequently asked questions
Is Surfshark safe to use?
Surfshark has been independently audited and verified to keep no logs. It uses WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 protocols and includes a kill switch to protect your IP if the connection drops. Privacy score: 8.6/10.
How much does Surfshark cost per month?
Surfshark costs $15.45/month on a monthly plan and $2.99/month on an annual plan, or $2.19/month on a 2-year plan. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How many devices can I use with Surfshark?
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous connections — you can use it on as many devices as you like at the same time.
Does Surfshark work with Netflix?
Yes. Surfshark reliably unblocks Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+ and other major streaming services. Streaming score: 8.9/10.
Surfshark vs. Alternatives
| Feature | Surfshark9/10 | NordVPN9.2/10 | ExpressVPN8.6/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9 | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Monthly Price | $2.19/mo | $3.39/mo | $8.32/mo |
| Servers | 3,200+ | 6,400+ | 3,000+ |
| Countries | 100 | 111 | 105 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 10 | 8 |
| Speed (tested) | 695 Mbps (91%) | 730 Mbps (96%) | 755 Mbps (98%) |
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| Jurisdiction | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) | Panama (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | British Virgin Islands |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
All data verified April 2026.