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2026

Surfshark vs Mullvad VPN

Surfshark and Mullvad VPN compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

Surfshark

Surfshark stands out with unlimited simultaneous connections – ideal for families and shared households. The Surfshark One suite combines VPN, antivirus, search engine, and alert system. Speeds are very good and the server network spans over 3,200 servers in 100 countries. The value proposition is among the best on the market, especially on the 2-year plan.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 59.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 119.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

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Mullvad VPN

Mullvad publishes a monthly EUR price including VAT. The service uses an account number; creating an account does not require an email address. Prepaid credit and later top-ups do not guarantee a future renewal price. We have no documented speed measurements of our own.

Recorded introductory priceEUR 5.00 / month · tax included Recorded renewal priceCheck with provider PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

Recorded overall rating: Surfshark —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

Performance rating: Surfshark —/10, Mullvad VPN —/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	Surfshark	Mullvad VPN
Real-time protection	In the product range	In the product range
Built-in VPN	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Password manager	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Parental controls	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Identity protection	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Low system impact	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	Check the device limit with the provider	5 devices
System impact in daily use	—	—

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Frequently asked questions about Surfshark vs Mullvad VPN

How are Surfshark and Mullvad VPN rated overall?

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison. Recorded overall rating: Surfshark —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. The overall score is the average of six criteria.

How do their performance ratings compare?

Performance rating: Surfshark —/10, Mullvad VPN —/10. Higher points indicate a better rating for this criterion.

What should I check when comparing prices?

Prices are indicative. Check the current amount, currency, contract term and renewal conditions with the provider. Different contract terms are not directly comparable.

Does the plan include every listed feature?

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.