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ExpressVPN vs Surfshark: catalog facts
ExpressVPN	Surfshark
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid A paid subscription is required.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
RAM-only servers and the Lightway protocol, with published audits Router firmware as well as desktop and mobile apps	Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing
Among the most expensive consumer VPNs Owned by Kape Technologies, which also owns several review sites	Merged with Nord Security, so the two are less independent than they appear Renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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