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Surfshark vs FastestVPN: catalog facts
Surfshark	FastestVPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid Paid subscription, including a discounted lifetime plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing	Apps and extensions for many platforms including Linux Lifetime plan option
Merged with Nord Security, so the two are less independent than they appear Renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate	No free tier Proprietary service with no published source
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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