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Open-source alternatives to Surfshark

Surfshark is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 16 other VPNs in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Surfshark is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23. 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Surfshark

  1. Proton VPN

    Open-source Swiss VPN with a free plan that has no data cap

    • Proton VPN starts at $83.88 per year at renewal (VPN Plus), after a first year for $53.88. Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Proton VPN has a free plan. Surfshark does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Proton VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    Proton VPN vs SurfsharkProton VPN pricing and details

  2. Private Internet Access

    Open-source VPN with unlimited devices and servers in all 50 US states

    • Private Internet Access starts at $47.88 per year (1 Year plan, the same price at renewal). Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Private Internet Access is open source, according to its own site.
    Private Internet Access vs SurfsharkPrivate Internet Access pricing and details

  3. Windscribe

    VPN with a 10GB free plan and pay-per-location pricing

    • Windscribe starts at $3 per month for 3 locations (Build A Plan). Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Windscribe has a free plan. Surfshark does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Windscribe is open source, according to its own site.
    Windscribe vs SurfsharkWindscribe pricing and details

  4. Mullvad VPN

    Flat-rate Swedish VPN with anonymous numbered accounts

    • Mullvad VPN starts at €5 per month, the same rate for any length paid ahead. Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Only Surfshark lists a browser extension.
    • Mullvad VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    Mullvad VPN pricing and details

  5. IVPN

    Privacy-focused VPN with no-email signup and open-source apps

    • IVPN starts at $60 per year (Standard), also sold at $6 a month or $2 a week. Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Only Surfshark lists a browser extension.
    • IVPN is open source, according to its own site.
    IVPN pricing and details

  6. Mozilla VPN

    Firefox maker's WireGuard VPN, run on Mullvad's servers

    • Mozilla VPN starts at $59.88 per year (Annual plan, $4.99 a month), plus tax. Surfshark starts at $79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23.
    • Mozilla VPN is open source, according to its own site.
    Mozilla VPN pricing and details

  7. AirVPN

    VPN service with Eddie, its open-source client for desktop and Android

    • Only Surfshark lists an iOS app.
    • Only Surfshark lists a browser extension.
    • AirVPN is open source, according to its own site.
    • Surfshark also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    AirVPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Surfshark?

Yes. Proton VPN, Private Internet Access, Windscribe, Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Mozilla VPN and AirVPN are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Surfshark open source?

Surfshark is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these VPNs are free?

Proton VPN and Windscribe are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Surfshark: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.