Surfshark VPN Review 2026 — Best Value with Unlimited Devices
Surfshark has quietly become one of the best VPNs in the business. It started as a budget option and matured into a genuine competitor that matches or beats more expensive services. The standout: unlimited simultaneous connections on every plan. Here is our full review.
What Is Surfshark?
Surfshark is a Netherlands-based VPN with servers in 100 countries. It uses WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols, offers unlimited device connections, and includes CleanWeb ad blocking on all plans. Despite the Netherlands being in the 14 Eyes alliance, Surfshark maintains a strict no-log policy independently audited by Deloitte.
Speed
Surfshark performed well in our tests — slightly behind NordVPN and ExpressVPN but fast enough for 4K streaming, video calls, and large downloads on all servers we tested.
- US servers: 780-920 Mbps
- UK (London): 700-850 Mbps
- Germany (Frankfurt): 680-800 Mbps
- Japan (Tokyo): 500-650 Mbps
Security
Surfshark passes all our security tests — no DNS leaks, no WebRTC leaks, kill switch works correctly. Nexus technology routes your traffic through multiple servers for added privacy. CleanWeb blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the network level. One concern: Surfshark is based in the Netherlands (14 Eyes), meaning authorities could theoretically compel data sharing. However, its no-log policy means there is nothing to share.
Streaming
Surfshark unblocks everything we tested: Netflix (all major regions), BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Amazon Prime, HBO Max. It was consistently able to find working servers on the first try.
Pricing
Surfshark is the best value in premium VPNs: $2.49/month on a 24-month plan. All plans include unlimited devices, CleanWeb, and Nexus. Onevim and Alternative ID also included on higher tiers.
Verdict
Surfshark is the best VPN for large households or anyone who wants unlimited devices at the lowest price. At $2.49/month, it delivers 90% of what NordVPN and ExpressVPN offer at a fraction of the cost. The only reason to pay more is if you need the absolute fastest speeds or specific advanced features.
Rating: 8.8/10