Surfshark Review
Community-sourced VPN review based on real Reddit & Twitter discussions
Surfshark comes up a lot as a good-value VPN that’s easy to live with day to day. People like that it’s usually cheaper than the big-name alternatives, works well for streaming (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube...
What the Community Says
Surfshark comes up a lot as a good-value VPN that’s easy to live with day to day. People like that it’s usually cheaper than the big-name alternatives, works well for streaming (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV), and lets you use it on unlimited devices, which is great for families or lots of gadgets. When it’s behaving, it feels fast and stable enough for regular browsing, streaming, and even torrenting with features like a kill switch.
The biggest complaints are about trust and reliability: some folks don’t love the company connections/ownership and get a “big VPN brand” vibe that makes them uneasy about privacy. Streaming can also be hit-or-miss depending on the service and region (some platforms detect and block it), and a few people run into frustrating account or billing issues like renewals not matching what they expected. Support and refunds can feel slow or rigid when something goes wrong, which is a pain if you need quick fixes.
Strengths
- Unlimited devices
- Good value for the price
- Works well with popular streaming services
- Generally fast speeds
- Useful safety features like a kill switch
Weaknesses
- Billing and renewal issues
- Support can be slow or unhelpful
- Some streaming apps still detect/block it
- Trust concerns about company ownership/jurisdiction
- Occasional location/IP accuracy complaints
Summary generated 1 week ago from 413 community mentions
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50 reviews"Best for privacy: MullVad, CopVPN, ProtonVPN. Best for speed: Surfshark, Express, NordVPN."
"...port took a long time to reply by weeks. It only left me the option of the cheap and more versatile Surfshark. Plus, it has unlimited device uses. I appreciate the advice ya'll gave me but this was the best option for not wasting my time an..."
"I’ve had Surfshark for a couple weeks now and it’s been perfect for me. I check whoer and ipleaks pretty regularly to make sure everything’s working properly and it always is"
"По анонімності найкращі Mullvad i Proton. Якщо щось сучасне і плюшки - Surfshark"
"...le want to be able to surf the web without their hotel or airline throttling/blocking in which case Surfshark is more than good enough for that."
"... ✅ Kullan: Brave Startpage Tutamail Jitsi Firefox Focus Proton Drive KeepassXC DuckDuckGo Zen Browser Protonmail Bitwarden Mullvad VPN Proton VPN Surfshark VPN"
"...ley @ReclaimTheNetHQ Proton get audited every year and I'm yet to see any evidence they keep logs, even for free stuff. I would hapily use Proton or Surfshark, they both seem decent."
"@JamTarts @surfshark Rousset switched on the VPN. Shot tried to sneak through but got rerouted straight into his gloves. Secure connection, zero leaks, access denied"
"@thecoastguy Basically correct. 1. All UK legislation can be ignored if you use non-UK based VPN providers (Proton, Mullvad, SurfShark) 2. Attempts to inspect traffic by nosey governments (using DPI) can be undermined (and are by the above providers) 3. Rent foreign VPS + use own VPN 😁"
"@JamTarts @surfshark Rousset.exe: defensively stronger than Iranian centrifuges, blocking 2 zero-day exploits! Ball still not in the net - Stuxnet would be jealous!"
"@Pirat_Nation Use Foreign VPN's. UK can't touch them. SurfShark, Proton, Mullvad"
"PSA: Please use these tools: VPN: UltraVPN for free, Surfshark for paid Browser: Any Firefox-based browsers (Librewolf, Tor) Extensions: Privacy Badger, CleanURL, SkipRedirect, uBlock Origin, Location Guard (set to Fixed Location) Use all..."
"...nsored. From what I’ve seen on Reddit, a few names keep popping up: **NordVPN**, **ExpressVPN**, **Surfshark**, **Mullvad**, and **ProtonVPN**. Each one seems to have its own crowd of fans. NordVPN seems popular for its speed and overall r..."
"@mattfle02898557 @A1an_M ProtonVPN, MullVad or SurfShark + Fake email address (via protonmail etc) VPS with own VPN is still valid, but extreme and unnecessary for most users - until of course VPN's themselves come under REAL scrutiny, but even China has problems controlling offshort VPNs"
"@0xMiaWallace never used antivirus use surfshark VPN (via Tel Aviv so i dont get goybeamed)"
"@OfficialGuyE @thecoastguy TOR's unusable. Foreign VPN (Proton, Mullvad, SurfShark) are recommended. All UK legislation becomes null and void. Just need safe browser (TOR or others) plus burnable email account (ProtonMail) and "private" Social Media accounts. UK Government has lost its shit"
"😨 i was told never to share my wifi with people… i willneed surfshark vpn first"
"... Comparison tables' that I found, and it *seems* that the the top VPN's for the Firestick are Nord, Surfshark and Proton (mainly becuase they have apps I can download easily vs sideloading one). Honestly, I'd just use a VPN for the Firesti..."
"... Comparison tables' that I found, and it *seems* that the the top VPN's for the Firestick are Nord, Surfshark and Proton (mainly becuase they have apps I can download easily vs sideloading one). Honestly, I'd just use a VPN for the Firesti..."
"...n apps and trusted security features. **Surfshark** (https://surfshark.com/vpnreddit): BLACK FRIDAY: Get 82% off + 2 months extra Great value pick with unlimited devices and solid day-to-day performance. **Private Internet Access** (https:/..."
"...ming if you are new to VPNs, especially compared to more beginner friendly services like NordVPN or Surfshark. In terms of cost, AirVPN is not free but it is still considered affordable by many users. The pricing feels fair when you consid..."
"...re. Websites seem to have gotten wise and outright block VPNs out there but most don't. I feel like Surfshark has more setbacks than before but its still atleast decent. I would hope the bad rumors of them are false."
"Thanks, that’s helpful. I’m mostly after torrenting/privacy, but good to know how Express and Surfshark perform. Windscribe sounds like a solid backup."
"...engineer, turned State Representative, turned business professor. ) about the entire Privacy field. Surfshark is owned by NordSecurity, the same corporate entity that owns NordVPN as well. [https://youtu.be/vQmLMGcCO3I?t=406](https://yout..."
"...o the topic". In order to maintain a focused discussion, please ensure that topics are related to Surfshark or privacy/cybersecurity. It seems like you veered off-topic by promoting our competitors. To keep the Surfshark vibes strong an..."
"...o the topic". In order to maintain a focused discussion, please ensure that topics are related to Surfshark or privacy/cybersecurity. It seems like you veered off-topic by promoting our competitors. To keep the Surfshark vibes strong an..."
"...o the topic". In order to maintain a focused discussion, please ensure that topics are related to Surfshark or privacy/cybersecurity. It seems like you veered off-topic by promoting our competitors. To keep the Surfshark vibes strong an..."
"I have used SS, just about since they started then off and on. Support is hit or miss. With more misses. It works well, or people have issues with it. I would like to say that when streaming or downloading people are getting denied by ..."
"@surfshark Do you pay taxes in the USA?"
"@grok @Mailfence @ProtonPrivacy @NordVPN @Nextclouders @ecosia @surfshark so they are a private email company but are not allowing VPN use"
"Dropping New log on telegram Private Pia and surfshark only."
"@NordVPN @surfshark @expressvpn et al. On behalf of customers in the United Kingdom, I implore you take legal action against the Labour government of Kier Starmer who seek to deter customers from using your services by stripping them of the privacy they've paid for."
"@turveyandrew1 @Lewis_Brackpool Or you could tell the truth. NordVPN - Panama ExpressVPN - Delaware Surfshark - Netherlands ProtonVPN - Switzerland Mullvad - Sweden PIA - USA CyberGhost - Romania"
"@surfshark How will the UK VPN ban affect people who already have plans? How long before we have to provide ID to connect? As soon as the ban comes into force or upon renewal? #VPN"
"@TechNadu @surfshark We encountered this challenge with Urban Shield VPN last year. Supporting outdated operating systems introduces more security risks than it mitigates. What Android version does your device run? 🔒"
"@JamTarts @surfshark Firewall engaged—Rousset blocks Amato’s intrusion attempt at the last line of defense. Access denied"
"@JamTarts @surfshark Real-time threat detection there, from CISO Rousset"
"@JamTarts @surfshark Encrypted goal, Rousset keeps the system secure"
"...nclude NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN, Private Internet Access, CyberGhost, IPVanish, and more — each suited for different use cases like streaming, gaming, torrenting, or maximum privacy. If you’re trying to decide which VPN is..."
"..., Surfshark, etc.)? * Is the NordVPN hate justified, or is it mostly outdated/misinformation at this point? Any up‑to‑date, real‑world feedback from r/webmastertools would be hugely appreciated."
"...switch' that I am aware of. NordVPN and Surfshark are great commerical VPNs. However, they do keep logs, which some people don't like, and will prefer Proton or Mullvad because they don't. Megaupload has a VPN which is really good for strea..."
"...any options like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, ProtonVPN, and others, it’s hard to figure out which one is actually the **best VPN according to Reddit users** in 2026. From what I’ve seen across different subreddits (like r/VPN, r/Privacy..."
"...finitely not genuinely privacy focused. Surfshark is probably the go-to after PIA for very cheap VPN on multi-year terms. It failed my benching pretty abysmally at a very early stage just like PIA and I haven't been back, so not much I can..."
"...speeds when I recently tried it again). Surfshark is 9 eyes but not currently legally required to log by the Dutch courts but again this could change. Nord is also 9 eye. It's good but it's 9 eye so decide your threat model. Solid but do no..."
"...data to blend in on sensitive networks Surfshark merged with them in 2022, RAM only servers PrivateVPN based in Sweden owned by Miss Group backed by Private Equity Firm Perwyn in web hosting, domain registration and related PureVPN based i..."
"...wish I had bought ProtonVPN instead of SurfShark, list of problems I experience in row: So there are many reasons for my bad experience with SS and I'll explain it below but I highly recommend Mullad or ProtonVPN nowadays. If you're stingy..."
"...n more paid options such as ExpressVPN, Surfshark, NordVPN etc. can be good. On the lowest side you have Pango Group that owns many VPNs like Betternet, Hotspot Shield, Ultra AV etc. They've been alleged to sell data to advertisers or log d..."
"...ame 'marketing fluff' everywhere. I eventually stopped reading the lists and did 3 trials (Express, Surfshark, and Nord) to see which one actually worked on everything I use. Here’s the honest truth from my testing: Express: Very smooth..."
"...cribe ( Dont forget our Canadian friends they are also in same boat as we with usa ) Cyberghost , surfshark and all of them are sadly subs of bigger usa or other company's like kape and nord Inc"
"Having server that services like banks actually let you connect via surfshark and not flag then as unsafe, defeating the purpose of a VPN. Having servers that streaming platforms won't block servers because you are on a VPN."