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Surfshark

SCORE8.8ELITE

Unlimited devices, lowest long-term price among audited VPNs

BEST FORHouseholds or anyone with more than 10 devices who want one subscription to cover everything. Surfshark is the only major audited VPN with no connection limit, starting at $2.49/month on a 2-year plan.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 9 days ago (2026-07-15)
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Speed & Performance▼8/10

Averaged 188 Mbps in Bleeping Computer's head-to-head with NordVPN (vs. NordVPN's 196 Mbps). CNET measured a consistent 17–21% speed loss across four years of testing — fast enough for 4K on most connections.

Privacy & No-Logs Credibility▼8/10

Deloitte completed two no-logs audits (2023 and June 2025) confirming the no-logs policy across all server types including MultiHop and static IP. RAM-only servers wipe all data on reboot. Based in the Netherlands.

Streaming & Torrenting▼9/10

Unblocked Netflix US, UK, Germany, and Japan in all tested sessions. Unlocked nearly 20 Netflix catalogs in Bleeping Computer testing, plus Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+.

Device Compatibility & Simultaneous Connections▼10/10

Unlimited simultaneous connections on every plan at every price tier. No cap, no tiering.

Pricing & Subscription Flexibility▼9/10

Starter plan costs $2.49/month on a 2-year plan ($59.76 upfront with 3 extra months) — among the cheapest audited major VPNs, though CyberGhost's 2-year plan now undercuts it at $1.59/month. Monthly plan is $15.45.

PROS
✓Unlimited simultaneous connections on every plan — no cap on phones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, or routers
✓2-year Starter plan costs $2.49/month — well below the renewal price of NordVPN or ExpressVPN on equivalent long-term plans
✓Two Deloitte no-logs audits (2023 and 2025) verified the no-logs policy across standard, MultiHop, and static IP servers
✓All 4,500+ servers run on RAM-only hardware with at least 10 Gbps throughput
✓Unblocked nearly 20 Netflix catalogs in Bleeping Computer's tests, plus Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video
✓CleanWeb ad and malware blocker included on all plans
✓Dedicated IP add-on ($3.75/month extra) available in the US, UK, Japan, Canada, and Australia
CONS
✕Monthly plan costs $15.45 — the most expensive month-to-month price of all eight options reviewed
✕Annual renewal price after the 2-year promotional period climbs to $99/year ($8.25/month)
✕188 Mbps average speed trails NordVPN's 196 Mbps in head-to-head testing
✕No port forwarding support
✕OpenVPN on macOS produced slower speeds in CNET's testing — WireGuard is recommended on Mac
✕Owned by Nord Security (same parent as NordVPN)
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