Compare software

Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection vs Surfshark: catalog facts
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection	Surfshark
Paid Paid subscription, with a free trial available from Kaspersky's site.	Paid A paid subscription is required.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Encrypts traffic on untrusted public networks Sold separately or alongside other Kaspersky products	Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing
Closed source, so the client cannot be independently audited Requires trusting Kaspersky with your traffic	Merged with Nord Security, so the two are less independent than they appear Renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate
Downloadable app, Hosted service	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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.