Surfshark Review 2026: The Best Value VPN for Families?

Unlimited devices: the main reason to choose Surfshark

Surfshark doesn't limit how many devices you connect at once. NordVPN stops at 10 and ExpressVPN at 10 to 14, depending on plan, so for a family with several phones, laptops, tablets and a smart TV, Surfshark is often the only plan that covers everything without workarounds.

It has apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Fire TV and browsers, and it can be set up manually on compatible routers to cover consoles too.

Privacy and audits

Surfshark is based in the Netherlands, which has no law requiring VPNs to keep user data. It moved there from the British Virgin Islands in October 2021. All servers run from RAM, so data is wiped on every reboot.

Deloitte has issued two no-logs assurance reports on Surfshark under the ISAE 3000 standard, in 2023 and 2025, after checking server configurations, deployment processes and staff practices. Subscribers can read the reports in their account. Cure53 has also audited its apps and infrastructure.

Features and extras

• CleanWeb blocks ads, trackers and known malicious sites while the VPN is on, with a browser extension that also blocks cookie pop-ups.
• Bypasser (split tunneling) lets you choose which apps or sites skip the VPN.
• Dynamic MultiHop routes your traffic through two servers in countries you pick.
• NoBorders and Camouflage modes help on networks that block or detect VPNs.
• GPS override on Android matches your phone's location to your VPN server.
• Alternative ID creates a separate name and email for sign-ups, to keep your real details private.

Higher-priced bundles add Surfshark Alert (data breach alerts), Surfshark Antivirus and Surfshark Search. The VPN itself is the same on every plan.

Speed and performance

Surfshark uses WireGuard in all its apps, which keeps speed loss low on nearby servers. Independent testers generally rate it fast, a step behind NordVPN, with more variation on long-distance connections such as Europe to Australia.

We don't publish our own speed numbers, because they depend so much on your connection and location. For everyday browsing, HD and 4K streaming and video calls on a nearby server, most people won't notice a difference.

Surfshark pricing

Surfshark is one of the cheapest premium VPNs on long plans. These are the current prices we've checked:

Prices checked November 2026. They vary by country and renew at a higher rate after the first term. Check the final price on Surfshark's checkout page.

Streaming, torrenting and travel

Established testing sites regularly report Surfshark working with major streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, though you may need to try more than one server. Streaming services block VPN servers from time to time and their terms may not allow it, so test during the money-back period.

P2P traffic is allowed, and Bypasser can route only your torrent client through the VPN. There's no port forwarding. For travel, unlimited devices and NoBorders mode make it a strong family choice; in China, reports are mixed, so use it as a backup to ExpressVPN. See our torrenting, travel and China guides.