Has Surfshark been independently audited?

Yes. The most recent published audit is by Deloitte in 2023, covering no-logs policy. Surfshark has 2 published audits in total.

Where is Surfshark based, and does it matter?

Surfshark operates from Netherlands under Surfshark B.V., merged with Nord Security in 2022. That jurisdiction participates in the nine eyes intelligence-sharing agreement, which is a factor if your threat model includes state legal process.

How much does Surfshark cost?

The lowest effective rate we recorded is $2.49 per month, which requires the 2-year plan. Prices were checked on August 13, 2026 and change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page.

How many devices can I use with Surfshark?

One subscription covers an unlimited number of devices. Native apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV and Router.

Rank 5 of 11 · Updated August 13, 2026

Surfshark review: 75.5/100

Unlimited simultaneous connections at a budget price, now operating from the Netherlands after merging with Nord Security.

Rubric total

75.5/100

Strong

Verdict. The cheapest credible option per device, weakened by a Nine Eyes jurisdiction and common ownership with NordVPN.

Best for. Households or shared accounts covering many devices on one subscription.

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What holds up and what does not

Holds up

Unlimited simultaneous connections, unmatched at this price
Lowest effective monthly cost in this dataset on a two-year term
Full platform coverage including Apple TV and Android TV
No-logs claim assured by Deloitte

Counts against it

Netherlands jurisdiction participates in the Nine Eyes agreement
Now under the same ownership group as NordVPN, reducing real market choice
Monthly price of $15.45 is the highest here if you do not commit

Do not buy this if: Jurisdiction matters to your threat model, or you want a provider independent of Nord Security.

How the score was reached

Surfshark scores 75.5 out of 100. The table below shows every criterion, its weight, the raw score and the fact that produced it. Nothing here is adjusted after the fact, and commission is not an input. The full rubric is published.

Rubric total

75.5/100

Strong

The weighted sum of the seven criteria below. Nothing is adjusted afterwards, and commission is not an input.

Score breakdown for Surfshark
Criterion	Weight	Score	Why
Independent audit	20	16.0 (8/10)	Deloitte assured the no-logs claim in 2023; the Cure53 work covered extensions and infrastructure rather than the full apps.
Jurisdiction and ownership	15	7.5 (5/10)	The Netherlands participates in the Nine Eyes agreement, and the company is now under the same ownership group as NordVPN.
Protocol and crypto stack	15	13.5 (9/10)	WireGuard and OpenVPN both shipped with modern defaults.
Leak protection	15	12.0 (8/10)	Kill switch across desktop and mobile with a rotating IP option; DNS is handled in-tunnel.
Transparency	15	7.5 (5/10)	Closed-source clients and email-based signup, with a published warrant canary.
Price and refund terms	10	9.0 (9/10)	Lowest effective monthly rate here at $2.49 on a 2-year term, with unlimited devices and a 30-day refund.
Platform coverage	10	10.0 (10/10)	Native apps on every major platform including TV, and unlimited simultaneous connections.

The evidence

Each row links to the page the claim was read from and the date it was read. If a source has changed since, tell us and we will re-check it.

Surfshark — sourced facts
Field	Value	Evidence
Headquarters	Netherlands Relocated from the British Virgin Islands in October 2021. The Netherlands is a Nine Eyes participant.	Source checked August 13, 2026
Ownership	Surfshark B.V., merged with Nord Security in 2022	Source checked August 13, 2026
Server countries	100	Source checked August 13, 2026
Simultaneous devices	Unlimited	Source checked August 13, 2026
Refund window (days)	30	Source checked August 13, 2026
Independent audits	Deloitte 2023 — No-logs policy Cure53 2021 — Browser extensions and server infrastructure	Report Report
Protocols	WireGuard OpenVPN IKEv2	Provider documentation

Features

✓ Kill switch
✓ RAM-only servers
✗ Open-source apps
✓ Split tunnelling
✗ Port forwarding
✓ Ad and tracker blocking
✓ Dedicated IP available
✗ Signup without email
✗ Accepts cash
✓ Accepts cryptocurrency

Pricing

Surfshark pricing, as published by the provider
Term	Effective monthly	Billed up front	Checked
Monthly	$15.45	—	August 13, 2026
2-year plan	$2.49	$59.76	August 13, 2026

Refund window: 30 days.

Lab status

We have not run our own speed or leak tests against Surfshark yet. Rather than print an estimate, this section stays empty until a measurement exists. The method we will use is published in advance.

Common questions

Has Surfshark been independently audited?: Yes. The most recent published audit is by Deloitte in 2023, covering no-logs policy. Surfshark has 2 published audits in total.
Where is Surfshark based, and does it matter?: Surfshark operates from Netherlands under Surfshark B.V., merged with Nord Security in 2022. That jurisdiction participates in the nine eyes intelligence-sharing agreement, which is a factor if your threat model includes state legal process.
How much does Surfshark cost?: The lowest effective rate we recorded is $2.49 per month, which requires the 2-year plan. Prices were checked on August 13, 2026 and change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page.
How many devices can I use with Surfshark?: One subscription covers an unlimited number of devices. Native apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV and Router.
Who should not buy Surfshark?: Jurisdiction matters to your threat model, or you want a provider independent of Nord Security.

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Audit criterion raw score: 8/10. Transparency: 5/10.