Astrill vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.3
Astrill
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.3/10)
Surfshark outscores Astrill on Privacy, Servers, Streaming. Astrill has the edge on Speed.
Score breakdown
8.9
Speed8.8
8.3
Privacy8.6
8
Servers8.7
8.1
Streaming8.9
6.5
Value9.8
8
Ease of Use9.1
Astrill
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Astrill8.3/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.3 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $10.83/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 300+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 57 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 5 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 685 Mbps (90%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | UAE / Seychelles (outside 5/9/14 Eyes) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | None | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose Astrill if:
- StealthVPN protocol works reliably in China — tested from Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen
- OpenWeb protocol is the fastest obfuscated protocol we've tested — negligible overhead
- App-Specific VPN lets you route individual apps, not just system-wide
Choose Surfshark if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your household
- Under $2.50/month on 2-year plan — the best price-to-feature ratio we've found
- CleanWeb blocks ads, malware, and trackers (works across all apps, not just browser)