Surfshark
Unlimited devices, aggressive pricing, solid privacy
Privacy posture
Our verdict
Surfshark merged with NordVPN's parent in 2022 but still operates independently — and it remains the value pick. Unlimited simultaneous connections means you cover every device in the house with one account, no extra licensing math. Speed is genuinely fast (WireGuard implementation is solid), and the audit history is decent (Cure53, Deloitte). The Netherlands jurisdiction is the one knock — it's a 9-eyes country, so the no-logs policy is the only thing standing between you and theoretical compulsion. For unlimited-device convenience at low cost, this is the pick over Nord.
Pros
- +Unlimited simultaneous connections — every device, no per-device pricing
- +Aggressive pricing on 2-year plan ($2.20/mo effectively)
- +No-logs audited by Cure53 (independent, respected)
- +Accepts crypto for signup
- +Strong WireGuard speeds — barely any slowdown vs no-VPN baseline
- +Built-in ad/tracker blocker (CleanWeb)
Cons
- −Netherlands HQ = 9-eyes country (no-logs is your only protection from compulsion)
- −Customer support is chat-only (no phone)
- −No port forwarding for torrent power-users
Pricing
Methodology
Trust score weighs: jurisdiction (no-eyes preferred), independent no-logs audit recency, RAM-only servers, leak-test results, transparency reports, and parent-company ownership. We re-test every quarter.