Surfshark
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3.3/10Surfshark is a cybersecurity company that sells a consumer VPN and a range of online privacy and security tools. It is not a web-hosting provider, so its plans are for protecting devices and personal information rather than hosting websites.
1 deal: Surfshark Starter (−87%)
Surfshark (INT) plans compared
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Audited no-logs policy · RAM-only servers · Works with streaming services · P2P/torrenting allowed3.3/10
- Devices
- Unlimited
- Servers
- 4,500 in 100 countries
- Price
- $2.78/mo −87% renews at $21.18/mo
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 4 November 2026, 05:00.
All specifications
| Plan | Surfshark Starter |
|---|---|
| P2P/torrenting allowed | Yes |
| Simultaneous devices | Unlimited |
| No-logs policy | Yes |
| Payment methods | Creditcard, PayPal, Crypto, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Servers | 4,500 |
| Support | Live chat, E-mail, Kennisbank |
| RAM-only servers | Yes |
| Free plan | No |
| Multi-hop (double VPN) | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV, Router, Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| Protocols | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec, Eigen protocol |
| Streaming services | Yes |
| Ad and tracker blocker | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Intro price period | 27 months |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Servers in the Netherlands | Yes |
| Kill switch | Yes |
| Obfuscated servers | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes |
| Dedicated IP | Yes |
| Jurisdiction | Netherlands |
| Independent no-logs audit | Yes |
| Trial period | 7 days |
| Split tunneling | Yes |
| Countries | 100 landen |
| Malware protection | Yes |
About Surfshark
Founded in 2018, Surfshark is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It began with a VPN service and expanded into products including Antivirus, Alert, Search and Incogni. Surfshark says it merged with Nord Security under a shared holding company in 2022, while the two businesses continue to operate independently. The holding company’s legal name has not been confirmed in the official sources reviewed.
Surfshark’s product range
VPN
Surfshark VPN encrypts a device’s internet connection and lets users connect through VPN endpoints in different countries. Its Starter, One and One+ bundles include VPN service. Features listed for the VPN include unlimited simultaneous devices, a kill switch, multi-hop connections and support for major desktop, mobile, browser and TV platforms.
Antivirus
Device antivirus protection is included in Surfshark One bundles. It is intended for customers who want malware protection alongside VPN service.
Alert
Alert monitors for exposed personal information and data breaches, then notifies the user. It is aimed at people who want notifications about potential exposure of their details.
Search
Search is a private search tool for users who want to search the web with Surfshark’s privacy-focused product suite.
Alternative ID and Alternative Number
Alternative ID creates an alternative online identity and email. Alternative Number is an add-on that provides a virtual phone number.
Incogni
Incogni is a personal-data removal service included in the One+ bundle. It is for customers seeking help with removing personal information from the internet.
Dedicated IP and Ironwall
Dedicated IP is a VPN add-on that provides a dedicated IP address. Ironwall is a business-focused solution for removing employees’ personal information from the internet.
VPN locations and support
Surfshark lists more than 4,500 VPN servers across 100 countries and more than 130 locations, with city-level choices in some places. These are VPN endpoints, not a published map of data-centre facilities. Some listed locations are virtual, so an IP address’s apparent location may differ from the physical server location. Surfshark has not confirmed the facility operators or addresses.
Surfshark offers support around the clock through live chat and email, but does not provide phone support. Customers use Surfshark apps and software for its services, plus a web account area to manage a subscription; this is not a web-hosting control panel.
Who Surfshark suits
Surfshark may suit individuals or households looking for a VPN, or customers who want VPN service combined with privacy and security tools. Its plans are not suitable for someone looking for website hosting, server rental or a hosting control panel. Businesses seeking employee data removal can consider Ironwall, but the consumer VPN bundles are not web-hosting plans.
Read our full Surfshark review, or use our VPN comparison to compare providers and plans.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Surfshark based?
Surfshark identifies the Netherlands as its base and gives a registered business address in Amsterdam. Its legal name is Surfshark B.V.
What does Surfshark sell?
Surfshark sells VPN service and privacy and security products including Antivirus, Alert, Search, Alternative ID, Alternative Number and Incogni. It also offers a Dedicated IP add-on and the business-focused Ironwall solution.
Does Surfshark offer web hosting?
No. Surfshark sells VPN and cybersecurity products, not website hosting or web-hosting server plans.
What payment methods does Surfshark accept?
Payment methods listed for Surfshark VPN include credit card, PayPal, cryptocurrency, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Paid subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is cancelled before the renewal date.
