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Surfshark

VPN with no device limit, sold alone or in security bundles

Free trial · from $79/yrVPNsChecked Oct 17, 20264.7 on the App Store
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Surfshark report card

2.8GPA

Good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026

Best for covering every device in the house cheaply

Surfshark puts no limit on devices, so one subscription covers the whole family's phones, laptops and TVs. The first 27 months cost $67.23, which is about as cheap as the big names get. After that it renews at $79 a year, and the free trial needs a payment method and covers only 3 devices.

Who Surfshark is for

  • Great if your household has more devices than a capped VPN allows
  • Handy when you hand out masked email addresses to sites you don't trust
  • Good for anyone who wants antivirus and breach alerts on the same subscription

Who Surfshark is not for

  • Pricey if you pay monthly, at $16.45 a month for Starter
  • Skip it if you want to try it without a card, as the trial needs a payment method
  • Not for you if you want the identity theft cover and live outside the US or in New York State

Why Surfshark gets a 2.8

Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.

  • BValue for moneyThe 2-year Starter plan bills $67.23 for the first 27 months, so two years cost about $2.80 a month, inside the cheaper quarter of VPNs. After that it renews at $79 a year, above the middle of the pack. Going monthly is $16.45.
  • DFree plan and trialA 7-day free trial on 1- and 2-year plans bought on the website, but it needs PayPal, Apple Pay or a card and is limited to 3 devices. The money-back guarantee doesn't count.
  • BFeaturesUnlimited devices, ad and cookie pop-up blocking, Bypasser, Rotating IP, MultiHop, masked emails with Alternative ID, and antivirus and breach alerts on One. More than 4,500 servers in 100 countries. Nothing in the listing is missing.
  • AEase of use4.7 from about 132,000 App Store ratings. Sign in, hit connect, done.
  • BPlatforms and integrationsMac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and browser extensions. There's no integration list or API on record, so it stops at B.

What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Surfshark's own pages on 17 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.

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Where Surfshark stands among VPNs

Surfshark's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 13 of the 16 other VPNs we grade, and level with 2.

It stands best on ease of use (A, above 15 of 16) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 6).

Its paid plans start at $6.58 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 10 of the 15 others that charge start lower.

On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 17 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. Surfshark’s own letter is outlined.

  • BValue for moneyAbove 11 of 16, level with 4
  • DFree plan and trialAbove 6 of 16, level with 4
  • BFeaturesAbove 5 of 16, level with 11
  • AEase of useAbove 15 of 16, level with 1
  • BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 16, level with 16

Price against what you get

Each dot is one of 16 VPNs. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSurfshark

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

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Keep Surfshark, or make your own?

Keep it

To replace Surfshark you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.

It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 13 of the 16 other VPNs we grade. It costs $79 a year.

What you could make

  • Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.

What you could not

  • Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
  • Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
  • The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.

What this rests on. Surfshark’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.

What is Surfshark?

Surfshark is a subscription VPN that puts no limit on how many devices one account connects. The Starter plan pairs the VPN with Alternative ID masked emails and personas, One adds antivirus, breach alerts and private search, and One+ adds Incogni data removal. Plans run for 1 month, 1 year or 2 years.

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. See every plan

Good for

  • Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows
  • Buyers who want antivirus and breach alerts in the same subscription
  • People who hand out masked email addresses when signing up to sites

Worth knowing

  • The advertised $2.49 a month covers only the first 27 months of a 2-year plan; after that it renews yearly at $79, $99 or $119 depending on the plan.
  • The 30-day money-back guarantee excludes Alternative Number purchases, anonymous dedicated IPs and most reseller or gift-card purchases.
  • Identity theft coverage is for US residents outside New York State, and Incogni only serves the US, UK, EU, Switzerland and Canada.
  • The free trial needs PayPal, Apple Pay or a credit card and applies only to 1- and 2-year plans bought on the website.

Key features

Unlimited devices
One subscription connects as many devices at once as you like. During the free trial the limit is three.
Ad and cookie pop-up blocking
The VPN apps include an ad blocker and a blocker for cookie consent pop-ups.
Bypasser, Rotating IP and MultiHop
Bypasser lets chosen apps and sites skip the VPN, Rotating IP changes your address during a session, and Dynamic MultiHop routes traffic through two servers.
Alternative ID
Generates a masked email address that forwards to your inbox and a made-up persona for sign-ups. A virtual phone number is a paid add-on.
Antivirus and breach alerts
The One and One+ plans add real-time and scheduled antivirus scans, webcam protection, and alerts when your email, card or ID details leak.
Server network
More than 4,500 servers in 100 countries, which Surfshark says have all been upgraded to 10Gbps.

Surfshark pricing

Starts at
$79 per year at renewal (Starter), after a first 27 months for $67.23
Free plan
None
Free trial
7-day free trial of 1- and 2-year plans bought on the website, limited to 3 devices
Starter, 2 years$79per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 monthsVPN and Alternative ID. The first 27 months cost $67.23 ($2.49 a month), then it renews each year at $79.
Starter, 1 year$79per year at renewal, after a first term of 15 monthsVPN and Alternative ID. The first 15 months cost $50.85 ($3.39 a month), then it renews each year at $79.
Starter, 1 month$16.45per monthVPN and Alternative ID, billed monthly at the same price each month.
One, 2 years$99per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 monthsAdds Antivirus, Alert and Search. First 27 months $67.23, the same as Starter. Also 1 year ($50.85 first 15 months) or $18.95 a month.
One+, 2 years$119per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 monthsAdds Incogni data removal and US identity theft cover. First 27 months $121.23. Also 1 year ($112.35 first 15 months) or $21.85 a month.

Read from surfshark.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Surfshark before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Other savingsFirst 27 months of a 2-year plan from $67.23

    Starter and One cost $67.23 for the first 27 months (24 plus 3 extra) and One+ $121.23. The plans then renew every 12 months at $79, $99 and $119.

    Stated on surfshark.com
  • Other savingsFirst 15 months of a 1-year plan from $50.85

    Starter and One cost $50.85 for the first 15 months (12 plus 3 extra) and One+ $112.35, before renewing yearly at the full price.

    Stated on surfshark.com
  • EducationStudent discount through Student Beans

    Students who verify their status with Student Beans get a discount code for checkout. Surfshark's page does not state the size of the discount.

    Stated on surfshark.com

How people rate the Surfshark app

4.7

out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app

  1. 5 stars86%
  2. 4 stars6%
  3. 3 stars3%
  4. 2 stars1%
  5. 1 star4%

132,351 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 17, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing

Surfshark reviews, and where to read more

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Common questions

Is Surfshark free?

No, Surfshark is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial of 1- and 2-year plans bought on the website, limited to 3 devices.

How much does Surfshark cost?

Surfshark lists 5 plans. Starter, 2 years: $79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 months. Starter, 1 year: $79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 15 months. Starter, 1 month: $16.45 per month. One, 2 years: $99 per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 months. One+, 2 years: $119 per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 months. Prices were read from surfshark.com on Oct 17, 2026.

What platforms does Surfshark work on?

Surfshark is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.

Does Surfshark offer any discounts?

Surfshark publicly lists the following: First 27 months of a 2-year plan from $67.23; First 15 months of a 1-year plan from $50.85; Student discount through Student Beans.

How is Surfshark rated?

Surfshark's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132,351 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 17, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.

Is Surfshark open source?

Surfshark is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.

Does Surfshark have a student discount?

Student discount through Student Beans. Students who verify their status with Student Beans get a discount code for checkout. Surfshark's page does not state the size of the discount.

Who makes Surfshark?

Surfshark is made by Surfshark B.V.

What are the alternatives to Surfshark?

The closest alternatives to Surfshark in our directory are NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Proton VPN, CyberGhost and Private Internet Access. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Surfshark.

How does Surfshark compare with other VPNs?

Surfshark's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 13 of the 16 other VPNs we grade, and level with 2. It stands best on ease of use (A, above 15 of 16) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 6).

Is Surfshark good value for money?

ToolGPA grades Surfshark B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $6.58 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 10 of the 15 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.

Could I make my own version of Surfshark?

To replace Surfshark you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 13 of the 16 other VPNs we grade. It costs $79 a year. What you could not make: Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 17, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.