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Surfshark vs PrivadoVPN: catalog facts
Surfshark	PrivadoVPN
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Freemium Free VPN plan, with paid plans that add the full security suite and a 30-day money-back…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Unlimited simultaneous devices on one subscription RAM-only servers and multi-hop routing	Free plan available SOCKS5 proxy, kill switch and split tunneling
Merged with Nord Security, so the two are less independent than they appear Renewal pricing is far higher than the introductory rate	Closed-source commercial service Bundled antivirus and extras may be more than a VPN user needs
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 September 23, 2026

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