Surfshark

What Surfshark is

Surfshark is a paid VPN service from Surfshark, a company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge. Supported TV platforms include Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV. Surfshark lists more than 4,500 servers in 100 countries, upgraded to 10Gbps, and supports streaming and torrenting. Its features include a kill switch and the WireGuard connection protocol. Surfshark says VPN encryption hides the user's real IP address, while Dynamic MultiHop encrypts data twice. The company says it does not track, log or store user activities, and lists a verified no-logs audit. Paid subscriptions support unlimited simultaneous device connections; teams can protect multiple users through an admin panel. Starter is $2.49 per month with three extra months, billed at $67.23 for the first 27 months. One is $2.79 per month with three extra months, billed at $75.33 for the first 27 months. One+ is $4.49 per month with three extra months, billed at $121.23 for the first 27 months. VAT may apply. A 7-day trial is available on three devices. Subscribers can request a full refund within 30 days of signing up, and support is available 24/7 through live chat or email.

Who it suits

Surfshark suits people who want a VPN across desktop, mobile, browser and listed TV platforms, with streaming and torrent support. Its unlimited simultaneous connections on paid subscriptions may suit people protecting multiple devices, while teams can use its admin panel.

Limits

There is no free plan. The 7-day trial is limited to three devices; paid subscriptions allow unlimited simultaneous connections. Starter's listed price is $2.49 per month with three extra months, billed at $67.23 for the first 27 months; VAT may apply.

Getting started

1. Visit the Surfshark website.
2. Choose Starter, One or One+ and select a billing term.
3. Start the 7-day trial, limited to three devices, if using the trial offer.
4. Install Surfshark on a supported platform or add a Chrome, Firefox or Edge extension.
5. Contact support by live chat or email if you need help.

Verdict

Pick Surfshark if you want a VPN with broad device support, streaming and torrenting support, and unlimited simultaneous connections on a paid subscription. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a trial that covers more than three devices.