Head-to-head
NordVPN vs Surfshark
The two most popular VPNs side by side: the established all-rounder against the sharply priced challenger with unlimited devices.
Our picks
NordVPNNord Security
NordVPN
The complete package: fast, secure, and good at everything.
Our pick
Our picks
SurfsharkSurfshark B.V.
Surfshark
Unlimited devices at a price that is hard to argue with.
NordVPNSurfshark
Our score4.7 / 54.6 / 5
PriceFrom $3.99/moFrom $2.49/mo
Free planNoNo
Best for10 devices at onceUnlimited devices
CategoryTop picksTop picks
ProviderNord SecuritySurfshark B.V.
Our verdict
NordVPN wins on speed and the more mature server network; in our tests more of the connection speed survived and streaming was just a touch more reliable. Surfshark wins on price and on unlimited devices, which lets a whole household share one subscription. If you want the best performance, pick NordVPN. If you want the best deal, pick Surfshark; the gap in quality is smaller than the gap in price.
“We ran NordVPN for four weeks and it lived up to its reputation: high speeds, streaming worked everywhere, and the no-logs policy has been independently verified multiple times. On a two-year plan, the best all-round choice right now.”Editorial team, on NordVPN
“Unlimited devices for a few dollars a month is a combination nobody else matches. Speeds held up well in our tests and streaming worked fine. The best value in this lineup.”Editorial team, on Surfshark