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PSwiss no-logs VPN with a free plan, 20,000+ servers and built-in ad blocking
Free, from $3.49/mo
Private Internet Access vs Surfshark
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Private Internet Access if…
- you want open source you can self-host or audit
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, travelers
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Choose Surfshark if…
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, families
Side by side
Feature Private Internet Access Surfshark
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price$2.03/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
Company—Surfshark B.V.
Full feature lists
P Private Internet Access
- Servers in 113 countries, including all 50 US states
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols
- Choice of 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption
- Split tunneling by app and domain
- Kill switch
- Multi-hop connections
- MACE ad, tracker and malware blocking
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.
Private Internet Access
1 Month$11.95/mo
1 Year$3.99/mo
3 Years + 4 Months$2.03/mo
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
Private Internet Access
- Unlimited devices on one subscription
- Open-source apps
- No-logs policy audited by Deloitte
- 30-day money-back guarantee for new users
- No free plan
- Dedicated IP and antivirus cost extra
- Antivirus is for Windows only
- Money-back guarantee covers new subscribers only, and app store purchases follow store refund terms
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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