Price
$11 per month, $48 for the first year (or $59.54 for 2yrs)
Latest Tests
No leaks detected, 17% speed loss in 2023 tests
Network
3,200-plus servers in 100 countries
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Pros
- Budget-friendly (for longer-term subscribers)
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- RAM-only server infrastructure
- Lots of unique features
Cons
- 14-Eyes jurisdiction (Netherlands)
- No transparency reports
- Expensive monthly plan
If you want a well-rounded VPN solution that ranks as one of the best VPNs on the market but you don’t want to pay a premium, consider Surfshark. Surfshark offers tremendous value if you’re willing to lock in for a year at a time, with its longer-term plans being considerably cheaper than other top players like ExpressVPN and NordVPN. Surfshark is easy to use, boasts tons of features and is excellent for streaming. It also made impressive strides in terms of privacy and speed since my last review.
I evaluated Surfshark’s VPN offering through extensive hands-on testing, research and conversations with Surfshark’s team via email and video conference. With the help of CNET’s lab testing team in Kentucky, we ran hundreds of speed tests on Surfshark’s worldwide servers to benchmark its performance. I tried Surfshark on various platforms, including MacOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Amazon Fire TV Stick. I tested for leaks and assessed Surfshark’s streaming capabilities across platforms and various streaming services. I combed through Surfshark’s Privacy Policy and analyzed its recent no-logs audit report.Â
I found that Surfshark isn’t just one of the best providers available, but it’s continuously improving. Sure, there are still opportunities to grow and get better…
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