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Mysterium VPN vs Surfshark: catalog facts
Mysterium VPNSurfshark
Paid

Paid subscription with a money-back guarantee of up to 30 days.

Paid

A paid subscription is required.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
  • Residential IP addresses that are harder to flag as VPN traffic
  • WireGuard protocol with kill switch
  • Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription
  • RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing
  • Requires a paid subscription
  • Traffic exits through other people's residential connections
  • 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, 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
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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