Alternatives to Surfshark
VPN with unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Surfshark
VPN with unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Surfshark.
NordVPN
Large commercial VPN with the WireGuard-based NordLynx protocol.
NordVPN comes from the same merged Nord Security group, offers a very large server network and NordLynx, but does not advertise unlimited simultaneous devices.
ExpressVPN
Commercial VPN with RAM-only servers and its own Lightway protocol.
ExpressVPN keeps RAM-only servers and adds its own Lightway protocol and router firmware, but is among the most expensive consumer VPNs.
Proton VPN
A VPN from the Proton Mail company with a free tier that has no data cap, and open source clients.
Proton VPN adds a free tier with no data cap and open-source audited clients from a Swiss company, with Secure Core instead of standard multi-hop.
Mullvad VPN
A flat-rate VPN service with anonymous account numbers instead of usernames, and open source apps.
Mullvad VPN charges a flat €5 a month with no renewal jump and open-source apps, but limits you to five WireGuard keys instead of unlimited devices.
Private Internet Access
Long-running VPN with fully open-source apps and port forwarding.
Private Internet Access offers fully open-source apps and port forwarding, but is US-based and owned by Kape Technologies.
Windscribe
Canadian VPN with built-in ad blocking and a usable free tier.
Windscribe adds a usable free tier, built-in ad blocking and port forwarding, with open-source apps and a Canadian base.
IVPN
Gibraltar-based VPN with multi-hop routing and anonymous signup.
IVPN keeps multi-hop routing and adds signup without email and open-source apps, but costs more than budget providers and has no free tier.
Mozilla VPN
A paid WireGuard-based VPN service from Mozilla that runs on Mullvad's server network.
Mozilla VPN runs on Mullvad's WireGuard servers from a non-profit, but limits one subscription to 5 devices rather than unlimited.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Surfshark as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
AirVPN
Activist-run VPN with OpenVPN, WireGuard and detailed server statistics.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, but its apps are not open source and renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate.
Astrill VPN
A commercial VPN service with a proprietary StealthVPN protocol for restrictive networks.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, but it is merged with Nord Security and renewal pricing is far higher.
Avast SecureLine VPN
A subscription VPN app from Avast for encrypting internet traffic on desktop and mobile devices.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices, adds Linux support, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and is merged with Nord Security rather than tied to an antivirus vendor.
Cloudflare WARP
A free WireGuard-based tunnel to Cloudflare that encrypts your traffic without pretending to be a privacy VPN.
Surfshark is a paid service allowing unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, but renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate.
CyberGhost VPN
A commercial VPN service with apps for desktops, phones, TVs, routers and web browsers.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, but is merged with Nord Security and renews at a much higher rate.
F-Secure VPN
A paid commercial VPN service from F-Secure that encrypts your connection and hides your IP address.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices and adds Linux support, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, with renewal pricing well above the introductory rate.
hide.me VPN
An independent commercial VPN service with a free plan, WireGuard support and native IPv6.
Surfshark has no free plan but allows unlimited devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop, and it is merged with Nord Security rather than independent.
HMA VPN
A commercial VPN service, formerly Hide My Ass, with servers in more than 65 countries.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices and adds RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, with renewal pricing far higher than the introductory rate.
IPVanish
A commercial VPN service with apps for common devices and a verified no-traffic-logs policy.
Surfshark also allows unlimited simultaneous devices and adds RAM-only servers, multi-hop and a Linux app, but it is merged with Nord Security.
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
A commercial VPN app from Kaspersky that encrypts your internet traffic on public and home networks.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices and adds Linux support, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and is merged with Nord Security.
Mysterium VPN
A paid decentralized VPN that routes traffic through residential IP addresses in over 100 countries.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices instead of 15 and adds Linux support, using RAM-only servers rather than residential IP addresses.
Obscura VPN
A two-hop privacy VPN that splits your identity and your traffic between separate operators.
Surfshark offers multi-hop routing, RAM-only servers and unlimited devices, but it is closed source, part of Nord Security, and renews at higher prices.
PrivadoVPN
A commercial VPN service with a free tier, bundled with ad blocking and antivirus.
Surfshark is paid only, with unlimited simultaneous devices, RAM-only servers, multi-hop routing and Linux support, and renewals priced well above the introductory rate.
PrivateVPN
A Swedish commercial VPN service with apps for desktop, mobile and routers.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, but its renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate.
PureVPN
A commercial VPN service with apps for desktop, mobile and TV devices and a large server network.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription and uses RAM-only servers with multi-hop routing, while renewal pricing rises after the introductory term.
StrongVPN
A long-running commercial VPN service with WireGuard support, SmartDNS and eSIM data in one plan.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription and adds RAM-only servers, multi-hop routing and a Linux app, though renewal pricing rises well above the introductory rate.
TorGuard
A commercial VPN and proxy service with stealth connection options and client apps, including Android.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices, uses RAM-only servers with multi-hop routing, and covers desktop and mobile platforms.
TunnelBear
A simple consumer VPN service with a limited free plan and apps for major platforms.
Surfshark is paid only but allows unlimited simultaneous devices, adds RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and includes a Linux app.
VeePN
A commercial VPN service with desktop apps and browser extensions for hiding your IP address.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices, RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing on desktop and mobile, with renewal prices far above the introductory rate.
VyprVPN
A commercial no-log VPN service with apps for computers, phones and TV devices.
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous devices, uses RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and covers desktop and mobile platforms.
X-VPN
A commercial VPN service with a free tier and apps for desktop, mobile, TV and browsers.
Surfshark is paid only but allows unlimited simultaneous devices, with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, and renewal prices far above the introductory rate.
ZoogVPN
A commercial VPN service with a limited free plan and apps for desktop, mobile and browsers.
Surfshark is paid only but covers unlimited simultaneous devices with RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing, with renewal prices far above the introductory rate.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
WireGuard
A small, fast VPN protocol and set of official clients that connect two machines by exchanging public keys.
DNS Leak Test
A web test that shows which DNS servers your connection is actually using.
