VPN service · Surfshark B.V.

Surfshark

Name: Surfshark
Price: 3.79 USD

Amsterdam-based VPN with unlimited devices, RAM-only servers and a no-logs policy checked by Deloitte.

76/100

#4 of 9 VPN services
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

The Starter 1-year plan costs €50.85 for the first 15 months, then renews at €70.57 a year¹.
One subscription covers unlimited devices at the same time¹.
Deloitte checked the no-logs policy in 2023 and 2025, and SecuRing pen-tested the apps in 2025³.
Every server runs from RAM only, and Multi Hop routes traffic through two VPN servers^3,7.
WireGuard has post-quantum protection by default on macOS, Android and Linux⁶.

Surfshark suits households that want one subscription for every device, since connections are unlimited¹. Deloitte checked its no-logs policy in 2023 and 2025, and every server runs from RAM³. The catch is renewal: plans renew at full price, so Starter's 1-year plan goes from €50.85 for 15 months to €70.57 a year^1,2.

Best for: Households with many devices on one subscription.

Where the points come from

Privacy and audits25 of 35

Security features20 of 20

Apps15 of 15

Everyday use10 of 10

Price6 of 20

Privacy and audits 25 of 35 points

Rule	What is published	Points
No-logs audit since 2024	YesDeloitte checked the no-logs policy in 2023 and again in 2025³.	10 / 10
App security audit since 2024	YesSecuRing pen-tested the web, desktop and mobile apps and browser extensions in 2025³.	5 / 5
RAM-only servers	YesSurfshark says it uses 100% RAM-only servers, wiped every time a server restarts³.	5 / 5
Open-source apps	Not published	0 / 5
Anonymous sign-up	Not published	0 / 5
Transparency report	YesThe transparency report covers April to June 2026 and is updated every quarter⁴.	5 / 5

Security features 20 of 20 points

Rule	What is published	Points
WireGuard	YesThe Windows app page lists WireGuard among its protocols⁵.	5 / 5
Kill switch	YesThe Windows app's kill switch cuts the internet if the VPN connection drops⁵.	5 / 5
Post-quantum encryption	YesSurfshark's WireGuard includes post-quantum protection by default on macOS, Android and Linux⁶.	5 / 5
Multi-hop	YesMulti Hop routes traffic through two VPN servers, including in the Windows app⁷.	5 / 5

Apps 15 of 15 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Apps	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe download page offers apps for all five systems⁹.	10 / 10
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, EdgeThe download page offers Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions⁹.	3 / 3
Router setup	YesThe download page offers manual router setup to cover a whole home network⁹.	2 / 2

Everyday use 10 of 10 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Devices at once	UnlimitedUnlimited devices at the same time¹.	5 / 5
Split tunnelling	YesBypasser in the Windows app lets chosen apps, sites or IP addresses skip the VPN⁸.	5 / 5

Price 6 of 20 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Free plan with no data cap	NoThe pricing page lists only paid plans and a free trial¹.	0 / 5
Price on a one-year plan	$3.79/moStarter 1-year plan: €50.85 for the first 15 months (12 plus 3 extra), before VAT¹. Converted at €1 = $1.1186¹⁰.	6 / 8
Same price on renewal	NoPlans renew at full price; Starter's 1-year plan renews at €70.57 a year^1,2.	0 / 7

The rule behind each line: how we score VPN services.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

Plan	Price as listed	Per month	Notes
Starter, 1 yearUnlimited devices	€50.85 for the first 15 months¹	$3.79	12 months plus 3 extra; renews at €70.57 a year; before VAT
Starter, 2 yearsUnlimited devices	€67.23 for the first 27 months¹	$2.79	24 months plus 3 extra; then billed yearly; before VAT
Starter, monthlyUnlimited devices	€16.45/month¹	$18.40	Before VAT
One, 2 yearsUnlimited devices	€75.33 for the first 27 months¹	$3.12	Adds Antivirus and Alert; before VAT
One+, 2 yearsUnlimited devices	€121.23 for the first 27 months¹	$5.02	Adds data removal by Incogni; before VAT

The pricing page shows euros, before VAT. All plans renew automatically at full price, not the first-term price; Starter's 1-year plan renews at €70.57 a year^1,2.

Strengths

Unlimited devices at once on every paid plan¹.
Deloitte checked the no-logs policy in 2025, and SecuRing pen-tested the apps the same year³.
All servers run from RAM, so data is wiped on every reboot³.
The Windows app has WireGuard, a kill switch, Bypasser split tunnelling and Multi Hop^5,7,8.
A transparency report on data requests, updated every quarter⁴.

Limits

Plans renew at full price: Starter's 1-year plan rises to €70.57 a year^1,2.
No free plan, only a free trial limited to 3 devices¹.
Post-quantum protection is listed for macOS, Android and Linux, not yet for Windows⁶.
The full Deloitte report is open only to signed-in customers³.

Concerns on record

In April 2026 Surfshark fulfilled an Amsterdam District Court warrant and says it disclosed only that the account existed and its payment details⁴.

What Surfshark B.V. says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

Surfshark says SecuRing found its apps offer strong protection against real-world attack scenarios³.

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Sources

How much does Surfshark cost? Check the pricing, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Subscription renewal prices, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Welcome to Surfshark's trust center!, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Transparency Report, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
VPN for Windows PC, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Surfshark VPN protocols: Dausos, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
What is double VPN and when to use it, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
What is VPN split tunneling and how does it work?, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
VPN download, Surfshark. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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