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 around $2.49/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 around $2.49/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
- 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)
- Nexus — proprietary network technology that routes traffic through multiple servers
- Independently audited no-logs policy — Deloitte ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance engagement (June 2025) covering the full server fleet
Cons
- Slightly lower speed retention than NordVPN — 91% vs 96%
- Smaller server count (4,500+) vs NordVPN (9,300+)
- 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 independently audited — most recently Deloitte's ISAE 3000 Reasonable Assurance engagement in June 2025, covering every server in the fleet. 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
$2.98/mo
Annual plan
billed annually
$2.49/mo
2-year plan
billed every 2 years
At $2.49/month on the 2-year plan with unlimited devices, Surfshark still offers one of the best feature-to-price ratios in our testing, even after a price increase from $1.78/month at our last refresh. 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.
Cancellation & Refund
Surfshark offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on every plan. Cancel within that window and you're entitled to a full refund.
How to cancel Surfshark
- Log in to your account on the Surfshark website (not just the app) with the email you signed up with.
- Open your account or subscription/billing settings.
- Select “Cancel subscription” (or “Manage plan” → “Cancel”) and confirm.
- Still within the 30-day window? Contact Surfshark support directly to request your refund — most providers process it within 5–10 business days.
Subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play instead? Cancel there — deleting the app alone won't stop billing.
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 roughly 60% 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 $2.98/month on an annual plan, or $2.49/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.
How do I cancel Surfshark and get a refund?
Cancel Surfshark anytime from your account's subscription or billing settings on its website. Cancel within 30 days of purchase to qualify for a full refund under its money-back guarantee. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel there instead — deleting the app alone won't stop billing.
Surfshark vs. Alternatives
| Feature | Surfshark9/10 | NordVPN9.2/10 | ExpressVPN8.6/10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9 | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Monthly Price | $2.49/mo | $3.09/mo | $2.79/mo |
| Servers | 4,500+ | 9,300+ | 3,000+ |
| Countries | 100 | 137 | 105 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | 10 | 10 |
| Speed (tested) | 695 Mbps (91%) | 730 Mbps (96%) | 755 Mbps (98%) |
| No-Logs Policy | |||
| Independently Audited | |||
| Kill Switch | |||
| Ad Blocker | |||
| Streaming | |||
| Torrenting / P2P | |||
| Port Forwarding | |||
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| Double VPN | |||
| RAM-Only Servers | |||
| 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 September 2026.