The Surf Security Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Surf Security in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Surf Security
The Insider’s Guide
Zero trust Chromium browser and extension for enterprises
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among browsers, read from Surf Security’s own pages.
Made by SURF Security · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Surf Security’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Surf Security’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 3 of the 60 other browsers we grade
SURF is an enterprise browser built on Chromium, offered as a full browser or as an extension for Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers. It focuses on controlling generative AI use, running AI agents in a sandbox and giving contractors and BYOD staff scoped access to company apps. The site offers demos, not published prices.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Surf Security, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is deployed by an organization, with policies to set before staff use it.
- 1
Best for controlling AI use in a company browser
There is no published price, only demos, and the vendor calls its AI agent runtime new.
- 2
It runs on 5 platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 3
Shadow AI controls
Discovers generative AI tools in use, masks sensitive data in prompts, blocks risky uploads and governs AI browser extensions.
- 4
Agentic AI runtime
A sandboxed, human-verified loop for autonomous agents, with an air gap between planning and live access and video, logs and transcripts for auditing.
- 5
Scoped remote access
Contractors, BYOD staff and acquired teams get access to specific apps, which SURF says avoids VPN and VDI.
- 6
A 1.8 GPA, above 3 of 60
That is against the other browsers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Surf Security you would be making a web browser. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Surf Security at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- SURF Security, since 2022
- Category
- Browsers
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for controlling AI use in a company browser
SURF is an enterprise browser on Chromium, or an extension for Chrome and Edge, aimed at controlling AI tools and giving contractors scoped access. There is no published price, only demos, and the vendor calls its AI agent runtime new.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published. The site directs visitors to book a demo, so a buyer cannot compare it with the category's $10 middle price. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing is free, and no trial or free plan is listed. The way in is a demo. |
| Features | C | Shadow AI controls, an agent runtime, scoped access and an extension option, but the vendor describes the agent runtime as new. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record. It is deployed by an organization, with policies to set before staff use it. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android plus an extension are listed, with no integrations named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Surf Security is for
- Fits if your company wants to control staff use of generative AI
- Makes sense if contractors on their own devices need access to a few company apps
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a price, since the site points to a demo only
- Not for you if you work alone, as it is sold for organizations
- Watch out: no free plan or trial is listed
- Watch out: the vendor calls the agent runtime new, so check what it covers today
- Tight if you need mobile: the full browser is for desktops and phone support is listed separately
Good to know
Good for
- Security teams worried about employees pasting data into AI tools
- Organizations giving contractors access without virtual desktops
- IT teams that prefer an extension to replacing browsers
Worth knowing
- No pricing is published; the site directs visitors to book a demo.
- The full browser is for desktops, with mobile support on iOS, iPadOS and Android as listed by SURF.
- SURF describes the agentic AI runtime as new, so check its current scope with the vendor.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Surf Security's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
Nothing is free, and no trial or free plan is listed.
We could not confirm Surf Security’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. surf.security has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Zero trust Chromium browser and extension for enterprises. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, web browser.
Shadow AI controls, an agent runtime, scoped access and an extension option, but the vendor describes the agent runtime as new.
- Shadow AI controls
- Discovers generative AI tools in use, masks sensitive data in prompts, blocks risky uploads and governs AI browser extensions.
- Agentic AI runtime
- A sandboxed, human-verified loop for autonomous agents, with an air gap between planning and live access and video, logs and transcripts for auditing.
- Scoped remote access
- Contractors, BYOD staff and acquired teams get access to specific apps, which SURF says avoids VPN and VDI.
- Browser or extension
- Companies can deploy the full Chromium-based browser or a lightweight extension for Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers.
- Compliance focus
- The site lists compliance officers and data protection officers among its audiences and a use case for ensuring compliance.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Surf Security is made by SURF Security, and has been around since 2022.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
3/60
Other browsers it is graded above
Surf Security's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 3 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 39 of 60) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 61 browsers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Surf Security’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 4 of 60
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 60
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 60
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 60
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 39 of 60
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Surf Security you would be making a web browser. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 55 of the 60 other browsers grade higher.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Surf Security’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Island Enterprise Browser, Menlo Security, Authentic8 Silo and Kasm Workspaces
The 4 tools Surf Security is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Island Enterprise Browser
Paid
Chromium-based work browser with built-in security controls.
- Island Enterprise Browser also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 1.6GPA
Menlo Security
Paid
Cloud browser security platform for enterprises.
- Only Surf Security lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Menlo Security lists a web app.
- Menlo Security also covers malware protection.
- 1.6GPA
Authentic8 Silo
Free trial · from $1,450/yr
Isolated cloud browser workspace for digital investigations.
- Only Surf Security lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Surf Security lists a browser extension.
- Only Authentic8 Silo lists a web app.
- 2.2GPA
Kasm Workspaces
Free plan
Containerized desktops, apps and browsers streamed to a browser.
- Kasm Workspaces has a free plan. Surf Security does not.
- Only Surf Security lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Surf Security lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Surf Security free?
No. Surf Security is a paid product.
What platforms does Surf Security work on?
Surf Security is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Is Surf Security open source?
Surf Security is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Surf Security?
Surf Security is made by SURF Security. It dates from 2022.
What are the alternatives to Surf Security?
The closest alternatives to Surf Security in our directory are Island Enterprise Browser, Menlo Security, Authentic8 Silo and Kasm Workspaces.
How does Surf Security compare with other browsers?
Surf Security's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 3 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Surf Security?
To replace Surf Security you would be making a web browser. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Surf Security’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from SURF Security's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by SURF Security. Prices change, so check surf.security before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Surf Security, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/surf-security
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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The best-graded browsers after Surf Security, each with an Insider's Guide of its own.
- Browsers Insider's GuideEvery one of the 61 browsers we grade, compared
- Brave Insider's GuideOpen-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default3.8 GPA
- Firefox Insider's GuideFree, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in3.8 GPA
- Vivaldi Insider's GuideCustomizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader3.8 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Surf Security’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Surf Security is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by SURF Security. Prices and plans change: check surf.security before you buy.