Surfshark VPN
VPN / Security
4.4
Best Value VPNVS
Proton VPN
VPN / Security
4.2
Best Privacy VPNSurfshark VPN wins 6 out of 7 categories we compared.
Data sources:Surfshark OfficialWikipedia APIAV-TESTApp TestingProton OfficialOpen Source Audit
Score Comparison
Multi-Factor Scores
Surfshark VPNProton VPN
Overall ScoreSurfshark VPN wins
Surfshark VPN8.9
Proton VPN8.6
Ease of UseSurfshark VPN wins
Surfshark VPN9.3
Proton VPN8.7
SpeedSurfshark VPN wins
Surfshark VPN8.8
Proton VPN8.5
PrivacyProton VPN wins
Surfshark VPN9.2
Proton VPN9.9
ValueSurfshark VPN wins
Surfshark VPN9.7
Proton VPN9.3
FeaturesSurfshark VPN wins
Surfshark VPN8.8
Proton VPN8.5
MobileSurfshark VPN wins
Surfshark VPN9.1
Proton VPN8.8
Pricing
Cost Comparison
Surfshark VPN
Starting price~£1.99/mo (2-year plan)
Top plan~£4.99/mo (One+)
Note30-day money-back guarantee
Proton VPN
Free planStarting price£0 (Free) / ~£7.99/mo (Plus)
Top plan~£14.99/mo (Unlimited)
Note30-day money-back guarantee
Prices are approximate. Check official sites for current offers.
Feature Checklist
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Surfshark VPN | Proton VPN |
|---|---|---|
| No-logs policy (audited) | ||
| Kill switch | ||
| Ad & malware blocker | — | |
| Double VPN | — | |
| Unlimited devices | — | |
| Split tunnelling | — | |
| Antivirus | — | |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free plan (unlimited data) | — | |
| Tor over VPN | — | |
| Open source | — | |
| Swiss privacy laws | — | |
| Ad blocker (NetShield) | — | |
| Unlimited devices (Unlimited plan) | — |
Surfshark VPN
VPN / Security
What you'll love
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- Audited no-logs policy (Deloitte)
- CleanWeb blocks ads and malware
- Excellent price-to-value ratio
What could be better
- Slightly slower than NordVPN on distant servers
- Smaller server network (3,200+ vs 6,400+)
- Some advanced features only on higher plans
Trust score
93%
Proton VPN
VPN / Security
What you'll love
- Genuinely unlimited free plan – no data caps
- 100% open-source and independently audited
- Based in Switzerland with strongest privacy laws
- Includes ProtonMail, Calendar, and Drive integration
What could be better
- Free plan limited to 3 server locations and slower speeds
- Slightly slower than NordVPN or ExpressVPN
- Higher price than Surfshark for paid plans
Trust score
97%
Best For
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Surfshark VPN if you are…
Budget-conscious users
Families & households
Streamers
Choose Proton VPN if you are…
Privacy-first users
Free VPN seekers
Journalists & activists
Surfshark VPN at a glance
Founded2018
Users3M+
PlatformsWindows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux
Trust score93%
Proton VPN at a glance
Founded2014
Users50M+ (all Proton)
PlatformsWindows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux
Trust score97%
Final Verdict
Surfshark VPN wins this comparison
Surfshark VPN outperforms Proton VPN across 6 of 7 compared categories. It is our "Best Value VPN" pick.