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Surfshark vs Norton VPN: catalog facts
Surfshark	Norton VPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Paid Paid subscription bought and renewed through a Norton account.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing	Encrypts traffic on public Wi-Fi Available separately from the Norton 360 suite
Merged with Nord Security, so the two are less independent than they appear Renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate	Proprietary, closed-source service Requires a paid subscription and a Norton account
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
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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