Surfshark Review 2026 — 8.5 / 10
8.5
/ 10
$2.49/mo (best price)
∞Simultaneous Devices
100+Countries
2018Founded
The good and the bad
+ Unlimited simultaneous devices — the only major VPN to offer this
+ Cheapest premium VPN at $2.49/mo on 2-year plan
+ Strong speeds, CleanWeb ad-blocker, MultiHop double-VPN
+ Merged with Nord Security in 2022 — shared infrastructure and R&D
− Owned by Nord Security — effectively NordVPN’s budget brand, not independent
− Smaller audit history compared to NordVPN
− Speeds can be inconsistent on distant servers
− 2-year commitment required for the best price
Pricing
$15.451 month
$2.99/mo — 1 year
$2.49/mo — 2 years
The verdict
Surfshark is the best value VPN on the market if price is your primary concern. Unlimited devices alone makes it unbeatable for families. The Nord Security merger means it shares infrastructure with the industry leader. The downside? You’re choosing the budget tier of a duopoly that now controls NordVPN, Surfshark, and Atlas VPN. If independence matters, look elsewhere. If saving money matters more, this is the one. For the premium alternative: read our NordVPN review.