Surfshark VPN is a paid VPN service with three plans (Starter, One, One+) that also accepts cryptocurrency. According to the official Bitcoin payment page, accepted coins include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, XRP, Dogecoin, TRON, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Polygon and Shiba Inu. Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and regional methods are available as well; the help center notes that cryptocurrency cannot be used on mobile devices.
Prices: monthly billing starts at 18.95 EUR (Starter). The lowest monthly rate currently shown is not applicable on the long-term Starter subscription; this is a promotional price for the first billing period. There is no free plan, but a free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the initial purchase; crypto payments are refunded in the same cryptocurrency.
Network and apps: 4,500+ servers in the countries listed on the server page, own apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and TV devices, plus browser extensions and router setup. Protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 and a proprietary protocol (Dausos). Features include kill switch, split tunneling, multi-hop, obfuscation (NoBorders mode for censored networks), ad blocker, post-quantum protection, DNS leak protection and an optional dedicated IP.
Logging: the privacy policy states: "our servers temporarily keep details about your connection to a specific VPN server, such as your user ID and / or your IP address and connection to VPN server time stamps. However, this information is automatically deleted [...] after your session ends." Account and payment data are kept while the subscription is active and for a period after the last login. Servers run RAM-only, no-logs compliance has been assured by Deloitte, and a quarterly transparency report is published. A real-world case (e.g. a server seizure with public outcome) proving the no-logs claim is not documented. Sign-up requires an email address; the apps are not open source.
Pros
- Wide choice of cryptocurrencies, refunds in the same coin
- RAM-only servers, external no-logs audit, transparency report
- Many platforms and features, including obfuscation for censored networks
Cons
- Connection data (user ID, IP, timestamps) is briefly stored
- Email required for sign-up; crypto not usable on mobile devices
- Low long-term prices are promotional; regular monthly price is considerably higher
Basicssurfshark-vpn
- Platforms
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Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, routers, browser extension, TV
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Surfshark is compatible with the newest Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, AppleTV, and FireTV devices. You can download VPN apps for any device you want. We also have browser extension...
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Download Windows app* Download macOS app Download Linux app Download Android .APK Download iOS app
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WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, an own protocol
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1. Dausos: high-speed post-quantum protection 2. WireGuard: fast and modern 3. IKEv2: rock-solid on unstable networks 4. OpenVPN: trusted and customizable
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Get Surfshark 30-day money-back guarantee
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Start your 7-day free trial today for $0.00.
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Our 30-day money-back guarantee is designed to let you try the Service risk-free. Accordingly, it applies only to your initial purchase and is limited to one refund per Service.
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30-day money-back guarantee on the initial purchase, limited to one refund per service; recurring payments non-refundable. Excluded: purchases via resellers other than Paddle, Google Play or Cleverbridge, prepaid/gift-card payments, anonymous Dedicated IP and Alternative ID / Alternative Number purchases. Cryptocurrency payments are refunded in the same cryptocurrency at the USD-equivalent exchange rate; crypto is not excluded.
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We can refund you on the basis of our 30-day money-back guarantee. Except if you signed up via resellers other than Paddle, Google Play, or Cleverbridge, with a prepaid card/gift card or decided to us...
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Fees and variants
| Attribute | Surfshark Starter | Surfshark One | Surfshark One+ |
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18.95 EUR
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Surfshark Starter €18.95/mo. Billed monthly (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 1 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
19.95 EUR
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Surfshark One €19.95/mo. Billed monthly (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
22.85 EUR
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Surfshark One+ €22.85/mo. Billed monthly (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Price per year |
44.85 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Surfshark Starter €2.99/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €284.25 sale price €44.85 for the first 15 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 1 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular 284.25 EUR surfshark.com checked 1 Nov 2026 Source and check Source surfshark.com Wording at the source Surfshark Starter €2.99/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €284.25 sale price €44.85 for the first 15 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 1 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
46.35 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Surfshark One €3.09/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €299.25 sale price €46.35 for the first 15 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? , regular 299.25 EUR surfshark.com checked 1 Nov 2026 Source and check Source surfshark.com Wording at the source Surfshark One €2.99/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €299.25 sale price €44.85 for the first 15 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
104.85 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Surfshark One+ €6.99/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €342.75 sale price €104.85 for the first 15 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular 342.75 EUR surfshark.com checked 1 Nov 2026 Source and check Source surfshark.com Wording at the source Surfshark One+ €6.99/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €342.75 sale price €104.85 for the first 15 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Lowest monthly price (long-term plan) |
2.19 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Surfshark Starter €2.19/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €511.65 sale price €59.13 for the first 27 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? , regular unknown |
2.49 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Surfshark One €2.49/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €538.65 sale price €67.23 for the first 27 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular unknown |
3.99 EUR promotion, no end date stated
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Surfshark One+ €3.99/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €616.95 sale price €107.73 for the first 27 months (VAT may apply).Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? , regular unknown |
| Dedicated IP per month | unknown | ||
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NoBorders mode allows the use of the VPN through network restrictions such as geoblocking or government censorship (available on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows).
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Surfshark NoBorders allows the use of a VPN through network restrictions such as geoblocking or government censorship. Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Key countries
- United States unknown
- Germany unknown
- United Kingdom unknown
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Server countries
100 countries: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam
Point at or tap a country.
Network
| Attribute | Value |
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| Server countries |
100 countries and regions
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| | Country | Multi Hop | P2P | Static | Dedicated IP | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | | Albania | | | | | | | Algeria | | | | | | | Andorra | | | | | | | Argentina | | | | | | | Armenia | | | | | | | Au...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Servers |
4,500
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- 100 countries - 130+ locations - 4500+ serversChecked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Features |
kill switch, split tunneling, multihop, obfuscation, ad and tracker blocker, post-quantum encryption
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Post-quantum protection Future-proof your security online with Surfshark's advanced post-quantum implementation on WireGuard, designed to resist potential threats from future quantum computers.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| Leak protection & DNS |
DNS leak protection
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DNS leak protection Surfshark routes all your DNS (Domain Name System) requests through private, encrypted tunnels. This prevents Wi-Fi eavesdropping and your ISP from seeing which websites you visit...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| P2P / torrenting allowed | unknown |
| Dedicated IP |
Yes
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Our Dedicated IP add-on gives you an enhanced online experience that goes beyond a private IP address and improved remote access.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
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Privacy
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|---|---|
| Sign-up needs |
an e-mail address
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| Logging policy |
connection logs
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To ensure the functionality of our VPN service, our servers temporarily keep details about your connection to a specific VPN server, such as your user ID and / or your IP address and connection to VPN...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Data stored per user |
account e-mail, payment details, connection times, real IP address, device data
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To ensure the functionality of our VPN service, our servers temporarily keep details about your connection to a specific VPN server, such as your user ID and / or your IP address and connection to VPN...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Connection data kept |
up to a day
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To ensure the functionality of our VPN service, our servers temporarily keep details about your connection to a specific VPN server, such as your user ID and / or your IP address and connection to VPN...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Login data kept |
more than 30 days
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| Device name, operating system, Surfshark app version installed, last login date. | Legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interest to ensure the security of your account....Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payment data kept |
more than 30 days
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| User ID, information about subscription (subscription plan name, subscription term, subscription ID, subscription frequency, amount, currency, status, auto-renewal status, and information about 2FA...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Independent no-log audit |
Yes
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Independently and regularly assured by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| No-logs proven in a real case |
No
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Authorities rarely seize VPN servers. However, even if one were seized, users' past browsing activity could not be recovered in Surfshark's case.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| App telemetry |
telemetry only on request
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| Aggregated performance information, the frequency of use of Services, unsuccessful connection attempts, device information, and other similar information. In the case of email scam checker diagnosti...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Tor onion site | unknown |
| RAM-only servers |
Yes
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We are among the first VPN providers to upgrade our servers to RAM-only infrastructure, meaning that all data is wiped with every server reboot.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Open-source apps |
No
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Whether you're looking for a VPN (Virtual Private Network) app download for your smartphone, tablet, or desktop, Surfshark has you covered. Download the latest VPN app and extension versions here: D...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Warrant canary |
Yes
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We'll continue updating this report every quarter to keep our users informed and maintain full accountability.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Payment
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BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE, TRX, LTC, BCH, POL, SHIB
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| Bitcoin | BTC | | Litecoin | LTC | | Ethereum | ETH | | TRON | TRX | | Binance Coin | BNB | | Solana | SOL | | Bitcoin Cash | BCH | | XRP | XRP | | Polygon | POL | | Dogecoin | Doge | | SHIBA INU |...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payment chains |
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Polygon, Litecoin, XRP Ledger, Dogecoin
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| Bitcoin | BTC | | Litecoin | LTC | | Ethereum | ETH | | TRON | TRX | | Binance Coin | BNB | | Solana | SOL | | Bitcoin Cash | BCH | | XRP | XRP | | Polygon | POL | | Dogecoin | Doge | | SHIBA INU |...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 1 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Other payment methods |
card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, local methods
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Surfshark currently accepts the following payment methods: - Credit and debit cards - PayPal - Google Pay - Apple Pay - Cryptocurrency (cannot be used on mobile devices) - Other popular payment metho...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Promotions
What Surfshark offers itself: referral bonus, welcome bonus, running promotions and partner programme. Values of the provider, with source; no affiliate link in it.
Referral bonus
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You (referrer)
up to 38 USD
- Conditions:
- Friend signs up via the referral link and keeps the account active for 31 days; commission is based on the friend's initial purchase. Payout via PayPal once the minimum payout amount is reached.
- How:
- invite link, in the app
Collect up to USD 38 per referral
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Invited friend
up to 3 free months of Surfshark subscription
- Conditions:
- New user joins via a referral link; free months are granted when the subscription is kept active (1 month on a one-month plan, 3 months on longer plans such as the 24-month plan).
- How:
- invite link
2. Collect up to USD 38 per referral 3. Gift friends up to 3 free months
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Promotion
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Black Friday deal
up to 88 % of fees
- Conditions:
- Up to 88% off plus 3 extra months on 24-month plans (first 27 months); Surfshark Starter and One from €2.49/mo. (sale price €67.23), One+ €3.99/mo. (sale price €107.73). No end date is stated on the pricing or Black Friday page.
Black Friday deal Surfshark One +3 EXTRA months €2.49/mo. Save 88% old price €538.65 sale price €67.23 for the first 27 months (VAT may apply).
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Black Friday deal
Surfshark One at €2.49/mo (save 88%): sale price €67.23 for the first 27 months incl. 3 extra months, old price €538.65
- Conditions:
- +3 extra months included; 30-day money-back guarantee; VAT may apply.
Black Friday deal Save 88% Surfshark One €2.49/mo. +3 EXTRA monthsold price €538.65 sale price €67.23 for the first 27 months (VAT may apply).
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Black Friday deal
up to 88 % of fees
- Conditions:
- Up to 88% off the 24-month plans (Starter and One 88%, One+ 83%) plus 3 extra months; sale price applies for the first 27 months, then the renewal price. No end date stated.
- How:
- invite link
Black Friday deal Surfshark One +3 EXTRA months €2.49/mo. Save 88% old price €538.65 sale price €67.23 for the first 27 months (VAT may apply).
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Partner programme: yes (other network)
· 40 % revenue share · 30 days cookie Details
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Competitive 40% revenue share on new sales.
Affiliate cookie duration that lasts 30 days.
Minimum payout threshold of $100.
Available on Tunes, Impact Radius, Avant, CJ, Appsflyer, Awin, & more.
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Trust
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| Support channels |
email, live chat
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Embedded content Support chat Video player Analytics Hi there! I'm Surfshark's support AI assistant.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 31 Oct 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 31 Oct 2026 What does [s] mean? |
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Company founded 2018
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2018 Surfshark's journey began with the launch of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We also went through our first independent audit by Cure53.
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VPN since 2018
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2018 Surfshark's journey began with the launch of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We also went through our first independent audit by Cure53.
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Company
| Founded | 2018
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2018 Surfshark's journey began with the launch of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We also went through our first independent audit by Cure53.Checked Verified |
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| Headquarters | Netherlands
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Surfshark is based in the Netherlands. The laws of the Netherlands do not establish any obligation to log or retain user data.Checked Verified |
| Legal form | B.V.
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Surfshark B.V., KvK number: 81967985, address: Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam, the NetherlandsChecked Verified |
| Registered name | Surfshark B.V.
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Surfshark B.V., KvK number: 81967985, address: Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam, the Netherlands, VAT number NL862287339B01Checked Verified |
| Register | KvK
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Surfshark B.V., KvK number: 81967985, address: Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam, the Netherlands, VAT number NL862287339B01Checked Verified |
| Register number | 81967985
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Surfshark B.V., KvK number: 81967985, address: Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam, the Netherlands, VAT number NL862287339B01Checked Verified |
| Registered address | Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Surfshark B.V., KvK number: 81967985, address: Kabelweg 57, 1014BA Amsterdam, the Netherlands, VAT number NL862287339B01Checked Verified |
Ownership
| Ownership | Subsidiary
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Surfshark launched Nexus and formed its research center. After merging with Nord Security, we became a Unicorn Company with a $1.6 billion valuation.Checked Verified |
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Size
| Employees | 201–1,000
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40M+App downloads 500+Employees 30+AwardsChecked Verified |
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Security
| Audits and certifications | Other (2025), Deloitte (no-logs assurance, ISAE 3000); Other (2023), Deloitte (no-logs assurance, ISAE 3000)
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Surfshark's no-logs assurance report by Deloitte is prepared in accordance with the ISAE 3000 (International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000) international standard.Checked Verified |
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| Bug bounty | surfshark.com
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We run a third-party bug bounty and collaborate with reliable companies to identify even the most minor security flaws in our software.Checked Verified |
VPN history
| VPN launched | 2018
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2018 Surfshark's journey began with the launch of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We also went through our first independent audit by Cure53.Checked Verified |
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Transparency
Transparency 100 %
0 of 13 key values not published
- Imprint / company details: yes
- Public fee schedule: yes
- Terms and conditions: yes
- Terms with version or date: yes
Sources last checked 2026-11-02
What users report
All reviewsRatings on platforms are not representative and sometimes manipulated; they never count as evidence for facts. People mostly write when something goes wrong: hardly anyone posts “KYC was easy and worked right away”, but ten users with verification problems do, often because a step was missed. So we never weigh criticism on its own, only against other offers in the same category. Only the average ratings on App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot count towards our score, damped and compared within the category. Single reports and community posts do not, so the score cannot be swayed by bought reviews.
Praised
- + Apps11 authors in 90 days
- + Connection stability10 authors in 90 days
- + Support9 authors in 90 days
- + Fees6 authors in 90 days
- + Speed6 authors in 90 days
Criticised
- − Billing19 authors in 90 days
- − Connection stability13 authors in 90 days
- − Support11 authors in 90 days
- − Unblocking & censorship11 authors in 90 days
- − Fees10 authors in 90 days
Distinct authors in 90 days. Happy users mostly praise in general terms, unhappy ones name details, so single topics collect more criticism.
- Billing issue: 10 authors in 90 days
- Fee changes: 3 authors in 90 days
- Country blocks: 2 authors in 90 days
Experience reports
Quotes from original reviews, chosen by rule: short reviews in full, longer ones shortened (… marks cuts). Positive and negative in the ratio of the platform stars, without names; the full review is behind the link.
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Trustpilot
5 of 5 stars · Excerpt
„…I made a mistake by accidentally purchasing a second subscription, when my existing one had just been renewed. I contacted the Live Chat function and pretty much immediately I was talking to a customer service person and they helped me get my mess sorted within half an hour.…“
+ Support
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Trustpilot
5 of 5 stars · Excerpt
„…Resetting 2FA after changing my device thru "chat us" - fast response and easy.“
+ Account access
+ Support
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Trustpilot
5 of 5 stars · Excerpt
„Surfshark on Linux - very good I've been using Surfshark on Linux for a while now, and the service is very good. The connection is fast, there are many countries to connect to, the pricing is acceptable, and I have yet to experience any problems.…“
+ Connection stability
+ Speed
+ Availability
+ Fees
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Trustpilot
5 of 5 stars · Excerpt
„…I had only one problem with the subscription renewal, due to a misundertstanding on the process. … who was really helpfull to support me and find the best solution for my needs…“
+ Support
+ Connection stability
○ Billing
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App Store
5 of 5 stars · Excerpt
„Easy to set up and use, blocks some apps’ functionality … It blocks key functionality of several apps like AMC, Cox Mobile by Spectrum, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ralphs, and Regal.…“
+ Apps
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App Store
4 of 5 stars · Excerpt
„…Spesso ci sono problemi di rifiuto IP da parte di siti (ovviamente Surfshark propone di acquistare IP dedicati invece che risolvere il problema).…“
− Unblocking & censorship
− Fees
+ Overall impression
How the score is made up
6.1 of 10 · average
Weighted sum of the criteria, each 0 to 10 from proven values. A criterion without data is not scored and counts with the category median, not as 0.
The score uses the entry variant Surfshark Starter; sorting stays with it. With another variant: Surfshark One 6.1 · Surfshark One+ 6.0
Methodology and weights-
No-logs & securityWeight 30 %1.7 of 3.0 points
logging policy, which data is stored per user (browsing and DNS data weigh most), how long connection and login data are kept, independent audit, no-logs proven in a real case, RAM-only servers and open-source apps (each counts only with proof), telemetry, post-quantum encryption
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AnonymityWeight 20 %0.8 of 2.0 points
what sign-up asks for (account number only, e-mail, phone), payment with Monero, how long payment data is kept
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TrustWeight 15 %1.3 of 1.5 points
company seat, incidents, company and service age, ownership, security audits, transparency
Trust in detail
- Incidents (12 months)Weight 10 % not scored
- Company age (up to 5 years)Weight 10 % 10.0
- Service on the market (up to 3 years)Weight 10 % 10.0
- Brand age (up to 3 years)Weight 15 % not scored
- Domain historyWeight 10 % not scored
- OwnershipWeight 10 % 8.0
- Security evidenceWeight 15 % 10.0
- TransparencyWeight 10 % 10.0
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CostsWeight 10 %0.1 of 1.0 points
monthly or yearly plan, whichever is cheaper for one year
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FeaturesWeight 10 %0.8 of 1.0 points
own apps (weigh most), WireGuard and OpenVPN, kill switch, split tunneling, multihop, port forwarding, leak protection and own DNS, P2P, devices at once
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NetworkWeight 5 %0.5 of 0.5 points
server countries, number of servers
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CensorshipWeight 5 %0.5 of 0.5 points
obfuscated (stealth) connections that get through VPN blocks, e.g. in China, Iran or Russia
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CommunityWeight 5 %0.4 of 0.5 points
average ratings on App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot, damped, neutral with too little data
News
Recent news about Surfshark from the press and the provider's own channels, rated automatically. · last 90 days: 5 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative
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Le Point Notable Positive Promotion2,49€/mois : profitez du bon plan VPN Surfshark dès maintenant
Summary: Surfshark's Black Friday VPN offer is live, and the Surfshark One plan is advertised at 2.49 euros per month.
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Cybernews Notable Positive PromotionSurfshark Early Black Friday Deal 2026 Is Live: Sale With 88% OFF
Summary: Surfshark's early Black Friday 2026 deals are live, with savings of up to 88% on its plans. The offer includes 3 extra months free.
Also reported by: PCMag Australia, Gizmodo
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TechRadar Notable Positive PromotionTry Proton's entire privacy ecosystem for just $1 — perfect if you want to de-Google your online identity for the very first timeSummary: TechRadar's Black Friday roundup reports that Surfshark offers two years of its One plan for $67.23.
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Journal du Geek Neutral LegalVPN et piratage sportif : la stratégie française fait polémique à l'internationalSummary: A French article on the dispute over sports piracy and VPN use reports that the Paris judicial court refused on 7 October to sanction NordVPN and Surfshark. It adds that court orders against illegal VPNs have multiplied, but judges are starting to set limits.
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Linternaute Notable Positive PromotionHalloween : Surfshark One réunit VPN et antivirus à 2,49 €/mois, avec 3 mois offertsSummary: Surfshark is offering its One plan (VPN, antivirus and anti-tracker tools) at 2.49 € per month for Halloween, with three months free.
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Gizmodo Neutral ReviewSurfshark vs NordVPN: Same Owner, Different ResultsSummary: A Gizmodo comparison of Surfshark and NordVPN, which share an owner, recommends NordVPN for faster speeds on phones and distant servers, for ITVX and for networks that block VPNs. It recommends Surfshark for streaming and ad blocking at a lower price, a much lower bill after the first term and no device limit.
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Telefonino Notable Positive PromotionVPN illimitata al miglior prezzo: arriva la promo Black Friday 2026 di SurfsharkSummary: Surfshark has a Black Friday 2026 promotion that reduces the price by 85%. The offer is presented as an unlimited VPN available now at a reduced price.
- No news for this selection.
Headlines link to the original article. Summary, sentiment and severity are an automated assessment of the article, not a statement of fact; we do not store the articles.
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Changelog
Changed: Black Friday deal.
New: Black Friday deal.
New: Black Friday deal.
Score
Before: 60.31After: 61.24New: Black Friday deal.
Score
Before: 50.77After: 49.78Score
Before: 51.45After: 50.77Score
Before: 49.89After: 51.45Score
Before: 54.73After: 49.89Score
Before: 59.68After: 54.27Score
Before: 59.57After: 59.68Market launch: January 1, 2018.
New: Partner programme · Publishers.
Headquarters: Netherlands.
New: Referral bonus · Invited friend.
New: Referral bonus · You (referrer).
Score
Before: 60.57After: 59.57Score
Before: 55.44After: 60.57Score
Before: 45.44After: 55.44Score
Before: 45.38After: 45.44
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Official channels
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