Allison Murray/ZDNET
Surfshark and CyberGhost are consistently ranked among the top VPNs. They are high-value yet relatively affordable VPNs, which is why most users love them.
Also: NordVPN vs Surfshark
One unique thing about Surfshark is that there's no cap on the number of devices you can connect. It shares a lot with NordVPN, especially from a security point of view. But it's not as streaming-centered as CyberGhost. Also, I had minor but persistent server connection issues with the app, but it worked smoothly once I connected.
So, which one should you choose for your needs? Based on my experience with both services, I can point you in the right direction.
Specifications
Surfshark CyberGhost Best deal $1.99/month for two years $2.19/month for two years Server network 3,200+ servers in 100 countries 10,000+ servers in 100 countries Special servers P2P, MultiHop, Obfuscated Streaming, gaming, and torrenting Dedicated IP 14 locations 21 locations Simultaneous connections Unlimited Seven Protocols WireGuard, OpenVPN (TCP/UDP), IKEv2/IPSec WireGuard, OpenVPN (TCP/UDP), IKEv2/IPSec Security and privacy AES 256-bit encryption, kill switch, leak protection, CleanWeb (ad/malware blocker), Static/Rotational IPs, antivirus AES 256-bit encryption, kill switch, DNS/IPv4/IPv6 leak protection, WiFi Protection, NoSpy servers, Content Blocker (ad and malware) No-logs policy Audited no-logs policy (by Deloitte) Audited no-logs policy (by Deloitte) Jurisdiction Netherlands (14 Eyes intelligence country) Romania Free trial/money-back guarantee Seven days (iOS and Android only) and a 30-day money-back guarantee 1-7 days on PC and mobile devices, and a 45-day money-back guarantee Compatible devices Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TVs (Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick), consoles, browsers, and routers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Smart TVs (Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick), consoles, browsers, and routers
You should buy Surfshark if...
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