--- title: Surfshark canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/surfshark/ category: VPN Services points: 76 rank: 4 of 9 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # Surfshark Amsterdam-based VPN with unlimited devices, RAM-only servers and a no-logs policy checked by Deloitte. 76 points out of 100. #4 of 9 VPN services. Vendor: Surfshark B.V.. Website: https://surfshark.com/ - The Starter 1-year plan costs €50.85 for the first 15 months, then renews at €70.57 a year [1]. - One subscription covers unlimited devices at the same time [1]. - Deloitte checked the no-logs policy in 2023 and 2025, and SecuRing pen-tested the apps in 2025 [3]. - Every server runs from RAM only, and Multi Hop routes traffic through two VPN servers [3][7]. - WireGuard has post-quantum protection by default on macOS, Android and Linux [6]. Verdict: Surfshark suits households that want one subscription for every device, since connections are unlimited [1]. Deloitte checked its no-logs policy in 2023 and 2025, and every server runs from RAM [3]. The catch is renewal: plans renew at full price, so Starter's 1-year plan goes from €50.85 for 15 months to €70.57 a year [1][2]. Best for: Households with many devices on one subscription. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Privacy and audits | No-logs audit since 2024 | Yes | 10/10 | Deloitte checked the no-logs policy in 2023 and again in 2025 [3]. | | Privacy and audits | App security audit since 2024 | Yes | 5/5 | SecuRing pen-tested the web, desktop and mobile apps and browser extensions in 2025 [3]. | | Privacy and audits | RAM-only servers | Yes | 5/5 | Surfshark says it uses 100% RAM-only servers, wiped every time a server restarts [3]. | | Privacy and audits | Open-source apps | Not published | 0/5 | | | Privacy and audits | Anonymous sign-up | Not published | 0/5 | | | Privacy and audits | Transparency report | Yes | 5/5 | The transparency report covers April to June 2026 and is updated every quarter [4]. | | Security features | WireGuard | Yes | 5/5 | The Windows app page lists WireGuard among its protocols [5]. | | Security features | Kill switch | Yes | 5/5 | The Windows app's kill switch cuts the internet if the VPN connection drops [5]. | | Security features | Post-quantum encryption | Yes | 5/5 | Surfshark's WireGuard includes post-quantum protection by default on macOS, Android and Linux [6]. | | Security features | Multi-hop | Yes | 5/5 | Multi Hop routes traffic through two VPN servers, including in the Windows app [7]. | | Apps | Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | 10/10 | The download page offers apps for all five systems [9]. | | Apps | Browser extensions | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | 3/3 | The download page offers Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions [9]. | | Apps | Router setup | Yes | 2/2 | The download page offers manual router setup to cover a whole home network [9]. | | Everyday use | Devices at once | Unlimited | 5/5 | Unlimited devices at the same time [1]. | | Everyday use | Split tunnelling | Yes | 5/5 | Bypasser in the Windows app lets chosen apps, sites or IP addresses skip the VPN [8]. | | Price | Free plan with no data cap | No | 0/5 | The pricing page lists only paid plans and a free trial [1]. | | Price | Price on a one-year plan | $3.79/mo | 6/8 | Starter 1-year plan: €50.85 for the first 15 months (12 plus 3 extra), before VAT [1]. Converted at €1 = $1.1186 [10]. | | Price | Same price on renewal | No | 0/7 | Plans renew at full price; Starter's 1-year plan renews at €70.57 a year [1][2]. | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | Starter, 1 year | €50.85 for the first 15 months [1] | $3.79 | | Starter, 2 years | €67.23 for the first 27 months [1] | $2.79 | | Starter, monthly | €16.45/month [1] | $18.40 | | One, 2 years | €75.33 for the first 27 months [1] | $3.12 | | One+, 2 years | €121.23 for the first 27 months [1] | $5.02 | The pricing page shows euros, before VAT. All plans renew automatically at full price, not the first-term price; Starter's 1-year plan renews at €70.57 a year [1][2]. ## Strengths - Unlimited devices at once on every paid plan [1]. - Deloitte checked the no-logs policy in 2025, and SecuRing pen-tested the apps the same year [3]. - All servers run from RAM, so data is wiped on every reboot [3]. - The Windows app has WireGuard, a kill switch, Bypasser split tunnelling and Multi Hop [5][7][8]. - A transparency report on data requests, updated every quarter [4]. ## Limits - Plans renew at full price: Starter's 1-year plan rises to €70.57 a year [1][2]. - No free plan, only a free trial limited to 3 devices [1]. - Post-quantum protection is listed for macOS, Android and Linux, not yet for Windows [6]. - The full Deloitte report is open only to signed-in customers [3]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - Surfshark says SecuRing found its apps offer strong protection against real-world attack scenarios [3]. ## Concerns - In April 2026 Surfshark fulfilled an Amsterdam District Court warrant and says it disclosed only that the account existed and its payment details [4]. ## Sources 1. [How much does Surfshark cost? Check the pricing](https://surfshark.com/pricing), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 2. [Subscription renewal prices](https://surfshark.com/terms-of-service/pricing), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Welcome to Surfshark's trust center!](https://surfshark.com/trust-center), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 4. [Transparency Report](https://surfshark.com/transparency-report), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 5. [VPN for Windows PC](https://surfshark.com/download/windows), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 6. [Surfshark VPN protocols: Dausos, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2](https://surfshark.com/features/surfshark-vpn-protocols), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [What is double VPN and when to use it](https://surfshark.com/features/multihop), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 8. [What is VPN split tunneling and how does it work?](https://surfshark.com/features/split-tunneling), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 9. [VPN download](https://surfshark.com/download), Surfshark, accessed 2026-10-08 10. [Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/eurofxref-graph-usd.en.html), European Central Bank, accessed 2026-10-08