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Surfshark

Protect your devices, identity, & data ● Scam & phishing protection ● Identity theft protection ● Device security ● Secure connection ● Fast VPN

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Why this may be worth your attentionPeople who want a VPN plan that covers multiple devices and security features. We focus on practical fit and trade-offs, not a universal star rating.

TIA’s quick read

Surfshark is most compelling when your priority is people who want a vpn plan that covers multiple devices and security features.

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Use it for

Where Surfshark fits

These are the workflows where the product’s design is most likely to earn its place in your stack.

  • Focused on a privacy, protection, or recovery workflow
  • Can reduce friction when the product matches the device or risk being addressed
  • Best evaluated alongside support, coverage, and data-handling details
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Trade-offs to understand

Before choosing Surfshark, compare these constraints with your workflow, budget, and team habits.

  • Verify device coverage and regional availability
  • Check renewal pricing, cancellation terms, and support options
  • Do not treat marketing claims as a substitute for independent evidence

Product basics

Five quick answers before you spend time comparing features or starting a trial.

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What is it?

Security softwareA security suite centered on VPN privacy, identity protection, and multi-device coverage.
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Who makes it?

SurfsharkThe company responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the product.
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How does it charge?

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Where does it work?

5 supported platforms
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These are the platforms listed in our current product record.
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How fresh is this?

25 Jul 202636 source documents captured for this dossier.
How it fits

What you are actually getting

Surfshark is a security product from Surfshark. In practical terms, it is designed for people who want a vpn plan that covers multiple devices and security features.

That makes it most useful when you want a repeatable system rather than another standalone utility. The important question is whether its workflow matches how you already work.

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Before you commit

What to check first

Price: Verify current pricing. Confirm the current plan limits, billing terms, and which features are included before subscribing.

Setup: Verify device coverage and regional availability

Research note: 36 source documents captured for this dossier. Published claims are limited to information that has passed TIA’s editorial checks.

Latest verified updates

Recent product announcements checked by TIA’s research process.

Published 1 week ago

FastTrack expands across more Surfshark macOS locations

Surfshark’s July 15, 2026 article says FastTrack now covers most of its server network for macOS users and explains that the feature uses Surfshark Nexus to route traffic through connected network infrastructure.

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Published 3 weeks ago

Surfshark publishes its 2025 Impact Report

Surfshark’s June 30, 2026 impact report describes its environmental, social, governance, and security initiatives, including reported audits and infrastructure practices. This is company reporting and should be read separately from independent testing.

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Published 1 month ago

Dausos now connects more reliably on strict networks

Surfshark's latest Dausos update improves connectivity on highly managed networks like schools, universities, and corporate environments. Here's what changed.

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Published 1 month ago

Surfshark receives PCMag’s Editor’s Choice award

Surfshark VPN has earned PCMag's Editor's Choice badge for its innovative Dausos protocol, extensive server network, and comprehensive security tools.

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Published 2 months ago

Can you tell a bot from a human? Half of people fail to do so

To understand the impact social media bots have on internet users, we conducted an exceptional week-long experiment with master's students in Interaction Design from Malmö University. 710 participants took the test.

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Customer experiences

Public feedback from independent review platforms, shown only after editorial approval.

Trustpilot · Published 3 weeks ago

Independent review coverage emphasizes privacy and usability

★★★★☆ 4/5

Surfshark’s Trustpilot profile includes a large volume of public customer feedback and historical recognition for speed, performance, device coverage, server selection, and user-friendliness. Trustpilot reviews are user opinions and should not be treated as a controlled test.

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G2 · Published 2 months ago

Users praise ease of use, speed, and multiple-device support

★★★★☆ 4/5

G2’s current Surfshark summary says users commonly praise the intuitive interface, high speeds, security features, and ability to connect multiple devices, while some note that certain servers can take longer to connect.

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G2 · Published 2 years ago

Kill switch and pricing are highlighted as strengths

★★★★★ 4.5/5

Another verified G2 review describes an intuitive interface, budget-friendly pricing, encryption, and kill-switch behavior as useful benefits for everyday privacy.

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G2 · Published 2 years ago

The VPN is considered accessible for common operating systems

★★★★★ 4.5/5

A verified G2 reviewer described Surfshark as easy to install and integrate across Windows and iOS, with good speeds and no additional usage costs after purchase.

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G2 · Published 2 years ago

IPv6, torrenting, GPS spoofing, and router setup can be limitations

★★★★★ 4.5/5

G2 coverage also records product-specific caveats including lack of IPv6 support, torrenting workarounds, unreliable GPS spoofing, and difficult router setup. These issues may matter more to advanced users than casual VPN users.

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Official research sources

First-party material used to support the product facts above.

No verified official research sources are currently available for this product.

Verified evidence

Each published claim is linked to the source document that supports it.

To understand the impact social media bots have on internet users, we conducted an exceptional week-long experiment with master's students in Interaction Design from Malmö University. 710 participants took the test.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Can you tell a bot from a human? Half of people fail to do so

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Surfshark VPN has earned PCMag's Editor's Choice badge for its innovative Dausos protocol, extensive server network, and comprehensive security tools.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Surfshark receives PCMag’s Editor’s Choice award

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Surfshark's latest Dausos update improves connectivity on highly managed networks like schools, universities, and corporate environments. Here's what changed.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Dausos now connects more reliably on strict networks

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Experience up to 70% faster VPN speeds with real-time route optimization on macOS.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Our VPN route optimization FastTrack expands globally

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Surfshark found 39 Facebook groups posing as customer support, complaint, or refund channels for Europe's largest airlines, with 220,018 “members” combined — signs of a coordinated well-established airline scam network.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Scammers on Facebook impersonate Europe’s largest airlines

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Heart of Midlothian Football Club is celebrating 3 years with Surfshark

Surfshark official blog and reports · Heart of Midlothian Football Club is celebrating 3 years with Surfshark

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Discover Surfshark's Impact Report 2024, highlighting our sustainability efforts, CSR work, and journey toward an inclusive, values-driven company.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Surfshark launches Impact Report 2024

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We're improving our products & making them more accessible & convenient. Introducing the upgraded Surfshark Search.

Surfshark official blog and reports · Updates implemented to our private search tool over the years

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