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Surfshark review: price, audits and the true 3-year cost
Unlimited devices at a low first-term price
Our verdict
Best for families and households covering many devices on one subscription
Unlimited devices at a low first-term price. Renewal price depends on plan length; about $79 a year is typical. The first-term discount is steep by comparison.
- Quality score
- 8.4/10
- From
- $2.49/mo
- True 3-year cost
- $126.48
- Try it
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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Verified 16 Oct 2026 against Surfshark's own pages.
Renewal price depends on your plan. Surfshark's renewal rate varies with the plan or billing cycle you choose. We show the typical rate from its pricing terms; confirm yours at checkout.
Score breakdown
Scores are provisional until our own speed and streaming tests are complete. How we score
| Criterion | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy policy, transparency, independent audits | 25% | 8.2 | |
| Security features | 20% | 8.5 | |
| Speed and reliability | 15% | 8.4 | |
| Ease of use and device compatibility | 15% | 8.8 | |
| Fit for the visitor's intended activity | 15% | 8.4 | |
| Price, renewal terms, and value | 10% | 7.6 | |
| Quality score | 8.4 |
The details
| Privacy credentials | policy verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; infrastructure reviewed by Cure53, most recently in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Security features | , , dynamic , ad and malware blocking, |
| Devices | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows; unlimited devices |
| Streaming | Widely reported by independent testers to work with major services. VPN Sight testing pending |
| Introductory price | $2.49/mo, billed as $67.23 for the first 27 months |
| Renewal price | About $79 per year (varies by plan length) |
| Total commitment | 27 months |
| True 3-year cost | $126.48 ($3.51/mo): $67.23 + 9 months at the typical $79 annual rate (renewal varies by plan length) |
| Price pattern | Intro rate varies: $1.99 to $2.49 a month seen during 2026 |
| Refund or trial | 30-day money-back guarantee. 7-day free trial for new customers. |
| Last verified | 16 Oct 2026 Verified |
Destination evidence: protecting your connection
| Destination | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| China | Not yet tested here | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Colombia | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Costa Rica | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Dominican Republic | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| France | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Germany | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Greece | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Ireland | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Italy | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Jamaica | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Japan | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Mexico | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Netherlands | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Portugal | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Spain | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Switzerland | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Thailand | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates | Not yet tested here | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Türkiye | Not yet tested here | 16 Oct 2026 |
| United Kingdom | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| United States | No restrictions reported | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Bahamas | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Brazil | No restrictions reported | 18 Oct 2026 |
"No restrictions reported" means the destination doesn't restrict VPN connections; it isn't a test result. Streaming and restricted-destination testing is pending.
Where this comes from
- Surfshark pricing terms (verified 16 Oct 2026) Primary source
- Cyberpresso, pricing as of 25 Sep 2026
- PrivacyTestLab, Deloitte audit dates
Provider pages were used to verify prices, terms and features. Independent reporting is listed for audit history and testing context.