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Open-source VPN with unlimited devices, no-logs policy and servers in 113 countries
From $2.03/mo
PrivateVPN vs Surfshark
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose PrivateVPN if…
- you're in its core audience: streamers, torrent users
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Choose Surfshark if…
- you work on Chrome
- you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, families
Side by side
Feature PrivateVPN Surfshark
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price$2.4/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome
CompanyPrivateVPN Global ABSurfshark B.V.
Full feature lists
P PrivateVPN
- 200+ servers in 63 countries
- Up to 10 simultaneous connections
- No traffic logs, based in Sweden
- Kill switch
- Port forwarding for torrenting
- AES-256 encryption with 2048-bit keys
- Unblocks geo-restricted streaming
- Free remote installation help
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
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
PrivateVPN · privatevpn.com
Surfshark · surfshark.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
PrivateVPN
1 Month9.29 GBP/mo
3 Months4.63 GBP/mo
36 Months (12 + 24 extra)1.86 GBP/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
PrivateVPN
- 10 simultaneous connections
- Port forwarding included
- Long-term plan from 1.86 GBP/mo
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Smaller network than many rivals, at about 200 servers
- No free plan
- Prices are shown in GBP
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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