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Surfshark vs TorGuard

Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.

SSurfsharkPaidVisit site
TTorGuardPaidVisit site
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Choose Surfshark if…

  • you work on Windows, macOS, Linux
  • you're in its core audience: privacy-conscious individuals, families
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Choose TorGuard if…

  • you're in its core audience: privacy-focused individuals, torrent users

Side by side

Feature Surfshark TorGuard
Pricing modelPaidPaid
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome—
CompanySurfshark B.V.—
Full feature lists

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

T TorGuard

  • No-logs VPN service
  • Torrenting and P2P allowed
  • Dedicated IP VPN option
  • Residential home IP addresses
  • Business VPN packages for teams
  • Anonymous email add-on
  • 7-day money-back guarantee

What you'd pay

The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.

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)

TorGuard

Standard$9.99/mo or $59.99/yr
Pro$12.99/mo or $69.99/yr
Business VPNFrom $44.99/mo

Strengths and limitations

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

TorGuard

  • Offers dedicated and residential IP options
  • Torrenting is explicitly allowed
  • Separate Business VPN packages
  • 7-day money-back guarantee
  • TorGuard's own pages list conflicting prices
  • No free plan listed
  • Money-back window is only 7 days

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