Surfshark Reviews

Acting like a shark on the internet is the best way to surf in peace and ensure any potential threats inhabiting the vast digital ocean can’t get you. Surfshark offers plenty to achieve just that with its double VPN and cookie pop-up blocker to ensure uninterrupted browsing.

From the get-go, all Surfshark's features are easily accessible on unlimited devices, with its modern and intuitive app available for multiple platforms, allowing for quick and easy customizable connections. Plus, with Surfshark, you can access other countries’ streaming libraries for services like Netflix and avoid ISP bandwidth throttling.

For added privacy and security, there’s Alternative ID, which generates a new online persona with details like name, address, and age.

Someone looking for a true plug-and-play service will find it in Surfshark. The list of servers appears immediately when you open the app and offers a quick connect option that provides you with the fastest and nearest server. Surfshark lets you manually assign a preferred location to this button for added convenience.

Experienced users will also be pleased with the range of customization available, like the option to switch between OpenVPN (TCP and UDP), WireGuard, and IKEv2 protocols to make the experience faster or more secure.

WireGuard is considered the fastest among all current protocols, but not all VPN providers offer it. Plus, there’s its kill switch and CleanWeb, which blocks ads, trackers, and cookie pop-ups.

Apps and websites can be whitelisted with Surfshark's bypass feature. This split tunneling helps avoid conflicts that may arise when using multiple services simultaneously.

On top of an aesthetically pleasing dark mode, the Surfshark app also includes a diagnostic to scan the VPN for any problems and report them back to the company.

Surfshark's network includes over 3,200 servers in over 100 countries, a respectable number compared to other VPN services. It covers every continent, including Africa, which is usually the exception. Some of the countries available include Australia, New Zealand, and the most significant and relevant Asian countries. Other locations like the U.S., Germany, the UK, and Japan also have dedicated static IP addresses.

The overall experience is good, and even though the gap between download and upload speeds may sometimes be significant, there aren’t disruptions in the connections, providing a smooth experience throughout different servers. As usual, connecting to the nearest server location yields the best results, although even the most distant servers perform decently.

Surfshark's multihop servers are slower since they need to support the additional weight of double encryption. However, it still provides a slick online experience with consistently satisfying results.

One of Surfshark's significant perks is that it doesn’t impose a limit on devices or bandwidth for an account. Moreover, you can download this VPN for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.

Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers also have their dedicated extensions, and you can even get Surfshark for smart TVs such as Amazon Fire TV and gaming consoles like Xbox or PlayStation. Setting up Surfshark's apps is an uncomplicated process and navigating them is simple since the interface barely changes between devices.

While Surfshark may offer three different packages, users who only want to use the VPN service should go with the Starter plan. The most affordable option is the 2-year subscription for $1.99 per month ($53.73), which includes three months for free, boosting it to 27 months. Compared to the $15.45 monthly plan, this is an impressive 86% discount.

With annual billing, the price jumps to $47.85, or $3.19 per month. Monthly billing remains the most expensive but might serve users needing a VPN for a limited time. All include unlimited devices and bandwidth.

Surfshark has more to offer than its VPN service, though. Users looking for all-around protection should consider getting the company’s internet security suite, Surfshark One. For as little as $2.69, the online protection software comes with Surfshark Antivirus, Surfshark Alert (data-breach detection), and Surfshark Search (ad-free and private browsing). Meanwhile, Surfshark One+ adds Incogni to the mix for ultimate online privacy.

Although there’s a free 7-day trial, it’s limited to Android, iOS, and macOS. Still, the 30-day money-back guarantee covers all operating systems, providing a month to try out everything for yourself stress free. Surfshark also has a referral program that provides free months of service or actual money per each successful referral.

Surfshark's support resources cover many topics, from getting started guides to troubleshooting and billing information. The guides are easy to understand, and all of them are complemented by videos on the company’s YouTube channel.

Most issues can be tackled by just visiting Surfshark's website, but if not, you can rely on its 24/7 customer support. Its website’s chat connects you to a live agent that replies in less than a minute, and there’s also an email submission platform that grants you an answer within 24 hours.

The company is active on social media, with its Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and Pinterest accounts offering tutorials and relevant news.

Surfshark is at the top of the VPN game, providing a service that is continuously improving while striving for perfection. That it goes above and beyond to provide the means to protect your privacy for such a small price is worth underlining. However, this only applies to the longer subscriptions since the monthly plan is expensive.

Fortunately, you can use Surfshark whenever and however you want without any restrictions on bandwidth or number of devices per subscription. Its VPN network offers thousands of servers across the globe, with double VPN and P2P support.

All Surfshark apps are sleek with a straightforward user interface. While its free trial is not available for Windows, it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee is available for all operating systems, allowing users to experience Surfshark's full capabilities risk free.