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NordVPN vs Surfshark: catalog facts
NordVPN	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
Very large server network with consistently high throughput NordLynx, threat protection and device meshnet in one subscription	Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing
Subscription pricing renews at a much higher rate than the first term Closed infrastructure; you are trusting the provider's audits	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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