NordVPN 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
✓950 Mbps
650 Mbps
Servers
✓9,200+
3,200+
Countries
✓129
100
Privacy and Security
No-logs audit
Audited (Deloitte, Feb 2026)
Audited (Deloitte, 2023 & 2025)
Jurisdiction
Panama
Netherlands
Kill switch
Yes
Yes
RAM-only servers
Yes
Yes
Double VPN
Yes
Yes (MultiHop)
Obfuscation
Yes
Yes (Camouflage mode)
Open source
Partial (Linux GUI)
No
Pricing and Plans
Best monthly price
€3.09/mo
✓€1.99/mo
Money-back guarantee
30 days
30 days
Devices
10
✓Unlimited
Features
Split tunneling
Yes
Yes (Bypasser)
Netflix
Yes — all regions
Yes — all regions
Overall verdict
NordVPN wins 3 categories · Surfshark wins 2 categories
Our recommendation: NordVPN — higher overall rating (4.9/5).