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PureVPN vs Surfshark: catalog facts
PureVPN	Surfshark
Paid Paid subscription, with optional add-ons such as dedicated IP and port forwarding.	Paid A paid subscription is required.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Apps for desktop, mobile, Apple TV and Fire Stick Kill switch and DNS leak protection	Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing
Paid subscription required Closed-source apps	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
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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