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Private Internet Access vs Surfshark: catalog facts
Private Internet Access	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
Client applications are entirely open source Port forwarding and very granular connection settings	Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing
Owned by Kape Technologies, whose history some users weigh carefully United States jurisdiction	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
Open 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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