ExpressVPN vs Surfshark (2026)
By VPNInfobase Research Team · Updated July 2026 · Independent data, no paid rankings
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Head-to-head
Independent scores from our lab tests. Green cells mark the stronger value in each row.
- ✓ Wins this row
- Our pick = higher overall rating
- Prices = best long-term plan shown
Speed and Performance
Top speed
✓850 Mbps
650 Mbps
Servers
3,000+
✓3,200+
Countries
✓105
100
Privacy and Security
No-logs audit
Audited (KPMG, Feb 2025) — 23rd audit
Audited (Deloitte, 2023 & 2025)
Jurisdiction
British Virgin Islands
Netherlands
Kill switch
Yes
Yes
RAM-only servers
Yes (TrustedServer)
Yes
Double VPN
No
✓Yes (MultiHop)
Obfuscation
Yes
Yes (Camouflage mode)
Open source
No
No
Pricing and Plans
Best monthly price
€3.49/mo
✓€1.99/mo
Money-back guarantee
30 days
30 days
Devices
8
✓Unlimited
Features
Split tunneling
Yes
Yes (Bypasser)
Netflix
Yes — all regions
Yes — all regions
Overall verdict
ExpressVPN wins 2 categories · Surfshark wins 4 categories
Our recommendation: ExpressVPN — higher overall rating (4.7/5).