Kaspersky has been among the absolute top performers in independent antivirus tests for years. The Plus suite offers excellent real-time protection, VPN, password manager, and privacy tools. The Premium version adds parental controls and identity protection. Note: Kaspersky has faced scrutiny in some countries due to its Russian origin – in Switzerland and the EU, the software remains freely available and consistently receives top ratings from independent labs.
Documented product tests and assessments are pending. We therefore currently publish no scores or test winners. Selections use recorded product features.
Kaspersky vs Surfshark Antivirus
Kaspersky and Surfshark Antivirus compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?
Surfshark Antivirus is part of the Surfshark One suite, combining virus protection with VPN, data breach alerts, and a private search engine. The antivirus detects malware in real time and protects your webcam from unauthorized access. The biggest advantage: unlimited devices at the same price. Ideal for families and shared households looking for an all-in-one security package at a top price. Pure antivirus protection is solid but not quite at the level of Bitdefender or Norton.
Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.
Recorded overall rating: Kaspersky —/10, Surfshark Antivirus —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.
Performance rating: Kaspersky —/10, Surfshark Antivirus —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.
Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Listed features refer to the product range. They may require a different plan or an additional payment and may vary by platform. Check what your selected plan includes.
| Criterion | Kaspersky | Surfshark Antivirus |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time protection | In the product range | In the product range |
| Built-in VPN | In the product range | In the product range |
| Password manager | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Anti-tracking / anti-phishing | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Parental controls | In the product range | Not confirmed |
| Identity protection | Not confirmed | In the product range |
| Low system impact | Not confirmed | In the product range |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad | Windows, Mac, Android |
| Number of devices (standard licence) | 5 devices | Check the device limit with the provider |
| System impact in daily use | — | — |