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ECyberGhost vs Surfshark
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose CyberGhost if…
- you want to trial it before paying
- you're in its core audience: streamers, gamers
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Choose Surfshark if…
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, families
Side by side
Feature CyberGhost Surfshark
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
Company—Surfshark B.V.
Full feature lists
C CyberGhost
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Linux
- Chrome browser extension
- Apps for Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV
- Router and smart TV setup
- Dedicated IP add-on
- No-logs VPN policy
- Servers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
- Windows Security Suite
S Surfshark
- 4500+ servers in 100 countries at 10 Gbps
- Unlimited simultaneous devices
- Split tunneling, rotating IP and double VPN
- Ad and cookie pop-up blocker
- Antivirus with real-time scans and webcam protection
- Scam text detection and AI email scam checker
- Data leak alerts for email, ID and credit cards
- Masked email and persona generator
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
CyberGhost
Paid. Plan details aren't published.
Surfshark
Surfshark Starter£1.79/mo (£48.33 for first 27 months)
Surfshark One£1.79/mo (£48.33 for first 27 months)
Surfshark One+£2.89/mo (£78.03 for first 27 months)
Strengths and limitations
CyberGhost
- 45-day money-back guarantee
- Apps for desktop, mobile, TV and routers
- Dedicated IP option
- Site available in over 20 languages
- Prices are not shown on the home page
- No pricing page was available
Surfshark
- Unlimited devices on one account
- 4500+ servers in 100 countries with RAM-only, audited no-logs setup
- Antivirus certified by AV-Test
- 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 support
- No free plan
- Identity theft coverage limited to US residents, excluding New York State
- Incogni data removal only for US, UK, EU, Swiss and Canadian residents
- Scam call protection not yet available
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