3 tools that do the same job as Surfshark, compared on checked pricing and features. Surfshark's cheapest paid plan is $4.24 a month for one person, and none of the alternatives cost less. One of the three has a free plan.
Prices checked against each vendor's own pricing page; Surfshark's on October 5, 2026.
Cheapest paid plan that covers the team, per month before tax, at the yearly rate where one is published. Each tool's prices were checked against its own pricing page, most recently on October 5, 2026.
1. NordVPN
Best for households with up to 10 devices that want a VPN with audited no-logs claims
NordVPN is a Panama-based consumer VPN for people who want no-logs claims reviewed by outside auditors, with 10 devices on every plan. One- and two-year terms are billed upfront at an introductory price and renew yearly at a higher one.
One person
$5.49/mo
Basic · Surfshark: $4.24/mo
Team of 10
$5.49/mo
Basic · Surfshark: $4.24/mo
Free plan
No
Choose NordVPN if…
You need what Surfshark lacks: open-source apps.
Stay with Surfshark if…
Price matters for one person: Surfshark is $4.24/mo, NordVPN $5.49/mo.
Price matters for a team of 10: Surfshark is $4.24/mo, NordVPN $5.49/mo.
You rely on what NordVPN lacks: unlimited simultaneous devices.
Proton VPN is a Swiss VPN with open-source apps and a free plan, for people who want no-logs claims audited every year. The free plan covers one device with no data cap; VPN Plus covers 10 devices and adds streaming, P2P and Secure Core.
One person
$4.49/mo
VPN Plus · Surfshark: $4.24/mo
Team of 10
$4.49/mo
VPN Plus · Surfshark: $4.24/mo
Free plan
Free
Choose Proton VPN if…
You need a free plan: Proton VPN has one (Free); Surfshark doesn't.
You need what Surfshark lacks: anonymous signup & payment, open-source apps and free tier.
Stay with Surfshark if…
Price matters for one person: Surfshark is $4.24/mo, Proton VPN $4.49/mo.
Price matters for a team of 10: Surfshark is $4.24/mo, Proton VPN $4.49/mo.
You rely on what Proton VPN lacks: unlimited simultaneous devices.
ExpressVPN is a consumer VPN for households that want one subscription across computers, phones, routers, smart TVs and game consoles. Its three tiers cover 10 to 14 devices, and longer terms are billed upfront at an introductory price that renews higher.
One person
$6.24/mo
Basic · Surfshark: $4.24/mo
Team of 10
$6.24/mo
Basic · Surfshark: $4.24/mo
Free plan
No
Stay with Surfshark if…
Price matters for one person: Surfshark is $4.24/mo, ExpressVPN $6.24/mo.
Price matters for a team of 10: Surfshark is $4.24/mo, ExpressVPN $6.24/mo.
You rely on what ExpressVPN lacks: unlimited simultaneous devices.
