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2026

Surfshark vs Proton VPN

Surfshark and Proton 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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Proton VPN

Proton VPN comes from the team behind ProtonMail and is based in Switzerland – under the protection of strict Swiss privacy laws. The software is fully open source and independently audited. Proton VPN offers Secure Core servers that route traffic through multiple countries, and a strong free tier with no data limit. Ideal for users who prioritize maximum transparency and privacy.

Recorded introductory priceCHF 79.90 Recorded renewal priceCHF 79.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

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Our Verdict

Complete ratings are missing for an overall comparison.

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

Performance rating: Surfshark —/10, Proton 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	Proton 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	10 devices
System impact in daily use	—	—

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Frequently asked questions about Surfshark vs Proton VPN

How are Surfshark and Proton VPN rated overall?

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

How do their performance ratings compare?

Performance rating: Surfshark —/10, Proton 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.