Current product details and feature differences for NordVPN and Surfshark. The editorial verdict is being refreshed while source records are updated.
Option A
Audited VPN with NordLynx, broad network coverage, and Panama jurisdiction
Evidence-backed rating source refresh in progress.
| Feature | NordVPN | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Verify current NordVPN term, currency, renewal price, and promotion | Verify current Surfshark term, currency, renewal price, and promotion |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 devices per account | Unlimited devices per account |
| Connection Speed | NordLynx (WireGuard-based); measure on your own route | WireGuard-based; measure on your own route |
| Server Network | Check current locations and specialty-server availability | Check current locations and specialty-server availability |
| Privacy Jurisdiction | Panama — outside all 5/9/14 Eyes intelligence alliances | Netherlands — a 9 Eyes country (merged with Nord Security in 2022) |
| Independent Audits | 5 independent security audits confirming zero-logs policy | 1 Deloitte audit confirming zero-logs policy |
| Ad & Malware Blocking | Threat Protection — blocks ads, trackers, malware-hosting domains | CleanWeb — blocks ads, trackers, and malware-laden URLs |
| Extra Privacy Features | Double VPN, Onion over VPN, Meshnet (private device network) | Alternative ID (fake identity generator), Nexus (IP rotation), MultiHop |
| Free Trial / Money-Back | 30-day money-back guarantee (no free plan) | 30-day money-back guarantee (no free plan) |
We are refreshing the editorial records before publishing a winner, tier, or value verdict. Use the feature comparison and verify current plans with each provider.
