Surfshark Pricing
Surfshark costs from $2/mo up to $6/mo — about $24/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is below the $5/mo average for VPN tools we track.
Surfshark plans & prices
Every Surfshark plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Surfshark costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| StarterPopular | $2 | $6 | $24 |
| One | $4 | $12 | $48 |
| One+ | $6 | $18 | $72 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Starter $2 | One $4 | One+ $6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPN | |||
| Unlimited devices | |||
| Antivirus | |||
| Alert breach monitor | |||
| Data removal | |||
| All features |
Which Surfshark plan should you choose?
On a budget → Starter ($2/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $24 a year.
Scaling up → One+ ($6/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Surfshark good value?
Across the 4 other VPN tools we track, entry pricing averages $5/mo (from $4 to $7). Surfshark starts at $2/mo — below average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Proton VPNPrivacy-first VPN with a real free tier | Free | 4.6/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Surfshark?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Surfshark cost?+
Surfshark starts at $2 per month, running up to $6 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does Surfshark have a free plan?+
No — Surfshark does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Starter plan at $2/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is Surfshark per year?+
At the Starter price of $2/mo, Surfshark costs about $24 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Surfshark expensive compared with other VPN tools?+
The 4 other VPN tools we track average $5/mo to start. Surfshark's cheapest paid plan is $2/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Surfshark?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.