Surfshark Review
Verdict: Surfshark earns 4.5/5 from 9,200 reviews, ranking #4 of 5 VPN tools we track. It suits Households & budget users best. Cheapest of the big names is its standout strength, while renewal price higher is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Surfshark
Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections at a budget price, plus extras like ad-blocking and antivirus — great value for households.
Key features
- Unlimited devices
- CleanWeb ad-block
- WireGuard
- No-logs (audited)
- MultiHop
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cheapest of the big names
- Unlimited devices
- Good speeds
Cons
- Renewal price higher
- Some distant servers slower
Who Surfshark is for
A good fit if…
- • You are households & budget users.
- • Your use case is whole household.
- • Your use case is budget privacy.
- • Your use case is streaming.
- • Cheapest of the big names matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Renewal price higher would be a dealbreaker.
- • Some distant servers slower would be a dealbreaker.
Surfshark pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| StarterPopular | $2/mo | $24 |
| One | $4/mo | $48 |
| One+ | $6/mo | $72 |
How Surfshark compares
| Measure | Surfshark | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | $2/mo | $5/mo |
| Rank by rating | #4 of 5 | — |
| Public API | No | 0 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Surfshark alternatives →Bottom line on Surfshark
4.5/5 · Paid · best for Households & budget users
Frequently asked questions
Is Surfshark worth it?+
Surfshark is rated 4.5/5 across 9,200 reviews and is best suited to Households & budget users. Cheapest of the big names is the standout strength; the main trade-off is renewal price higher.
What do users like most about Surfshark?+
Cheapest of the big names, Unlimited devices, Good speeds.
What are the downsides of Surfshark?+
Renewal price higher, Some distant servers slower. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Surfshark cost?+
Surfshark starts at $2/mo. See the full plan breakdown on our Surfshark pricing page.
How does Surfshark compare with other VPN tools?+
Among the 5 VPN tools we track, Surfshark ranks #4 by rating (4.5/5 vs a 4.5/5 category average).
What is Surfshark best used for?+
Whole household, Budget privacy, Streaming.