Surfshark Starter, 1 year
The Surfshark Starter, 1 year plan costs $79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 15 months.
What the plan includes
VPN and Alternative ID. The first 15 months cost $44.85 ($2.99 a month), then it renews each year at $79.
As stated on surfshark.comThe plans either side of it
- Starter, 2 years$79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 monthsone below
VPN and Alternative ID. The first 27 months cost $67.23 ($2.49 a month), then it renews each year at $79.
- Starter, 1 month$18.95 per monthone above
VPN and Alternative ID, billed monthly at the same price each month.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN | $6.99 a month | Yes |
| PrivateVPN | $6 a month | No |
| X-VPN | $6 a month | Yes |
| Mullvad VPN | $5.59 a month | No |
| Betternet | $8 a month | Yes |
| Hotspot Shield | $8 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Surfshark Starter, 1 year questions
How much is the Surfshark Starter, 1 year plan?
The Surfshark Starter, 1 year plan costs $79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 15 months. VPN and Alternative ID. The first 15 months cost $44.85 ($2.99 a month), then it renews each year at $79.
What is the difference between Surfshark Starter, 2 years and Starter, 1 year?
Starter, 2 years costs $79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 27 months and gives you VPN and Alternative ID. The first 27 months cost $67.23 ($2.49 a month), then it renews each year at $79. Starter, 1 year costs $79 per year at renewal, after a first term of 15 months and gives you VPN and Alternative ID. The first 15 months cost $44.85 ($2.99 a month), then it renews each year at $79.
Is it worth moving from Starter, 1 year to Starter, 1 month?
That depends on what you need. Starter, 1 month costs $18.95 per month and adds VPN and Alternative ID, billed monthly at the same price each month. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Surfshark have a free plan or a trial?
There is no free plan, but there is a 7-day free trial of 1- and 2-year plans bought on the website, limited to 3 devices.
When was this checked?
Nov 2, 2026, against https://surfshark.com/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.