Surfshark 2026: Expert Rated 4.85/5

Overall: (4.5)

Surfshark does not offer a free tier, and the starting price for even its most basic plan is relatively high.

However, this can still be a good option for those who are concerned about cost — as long as you’re willing to commit to a long-term deal. For example, while the Surfshark Starter plan is $15.45 per month on a month-to-month basis, you can also pay $53.73 upfront for the first 27 months of service (this works out to an average of just $1.99 per month).

Overall: (5)

Whenever I’m evaluating a VPN service, I always look for three things first: a kill switch, a no-logs policy, and double VPN/multi-hop capability. This gives you everything you need to ensure that your privacy is always protected online. Surfshark offers all three of these features, along with a few extras, as detailed below.

Overall: (5)

With 3,200+ servers in 100+ countries, Surfshark certainly gives you plenty of options to choose from — this is especially helpful for those who are trying to access geo-restricted content or get the best deals when shopping online. Also, a wide server network like this increases the odds that you are located near one of their servers, which improves performance.

Overall: (4.6)

Overall, the interface for this app is very sleek and user-friendly. Although there are many features and settings available, Surfshark lays everything out in an intuitive way that makes it easy to find whatever you’re looking for.

Overall: (5)

Surfshark is compatible with a wide variety of different operating systems, including popular options such as Android and iOS for mobile devices, as well as Windows and macOS for desktops/laptops. They also offer browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

Overall: (5)

Many VPN providers only allow you to connect 10 or so devices — that may be enough for a single user, but families will often exceed this mark. On the other hand, all of Surfshark’s plans allow you to connect an unlimited number of devices at once, so you simply won’t need to worry about this being an issue.

Surfshark tends to release new features several times a year, and it is constantly improving its underlying VPN infrastructure as well. Some of the latest developments include:

About The Password Manager, Gunnar Kallstrom:

Kallstrom is a Cyber Team Lead for a DOD contracting company in Huntsville, Alabama, and has also worked as a computer network defense (CND) Cyber Analyst. An author and content creator for a cybersecurity academy, Kallstrom spent nearly 15 years in the Army as a musician before entering the cybersecurity field.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University and a master’s in organizational development and leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word.

Kallstrom has completed several Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) courses, including Security+, Network+, A+ Core 1, and A+ Core 2. He earned a CompTIA Security+ Certification. Additionally, he has completed the Cyber Warrior Academy program with more than 800 hours of hands-on, intensive, and lab-driven technical training in cybersecurity methods and procedures.

Passionate about all things cyber, Kallstrom was a speaker on a panel at the 2022 InfoSec World conference, giving a talk entitled “Hacking into a Cyber Career – True Stories.” Kallstrom is also a mentor to entry-level cybersecurity candidates seeking to break into the field. When he’s not working, he still enjoys playing guitar and fishing (not phishing).