Surfshark is a VPN operated by Surfshark B.V., a company registered in the Netherlands and part of the Nord Security group since 2022. The brand is still sold independently, with its own apps for the main platforms.
What it does
- Protects connections on public networks and hides the IP
- Reduces tracking by providers and websites
- Reaches region-restricted content
- Covers several devices with a single subscription
How it works
- Apps for desktop, mobile, TV and browser extensions
- RAM-only servers, with nothing written to disk
- No-logs policy audited by Deloitte
- Extra layers such as MultiHop and an optional dedicated IP
Public pricing
- Monthly, yearly and longer-term subscriptions
- Promotional price on the first term, with a higher renewal
- Refund guarantee within the published window
Strengths
- Unlimited simultaneous devices on the same subscription
- Independent no-logs and security audits
- Apps on many platforms, including TVs
Points of attention
- Renewal costs much more than the intro offer
- Features such as a dedicated IP are billed separately
- Netherlands-based company, with BVI governing law in the contract