CyberGhost vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.1
CyberGhost
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.1/10)
Surfshark outscores CyberGhost on Speed, Privacy, Streaming. CyberGhost has the edge on Servers, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
8
Speed8.8
7.8
Privacy8.6
9.1
Servers8.7
8.7
Streaming8.9
8.9
Value9.8
9.4
Ease of Use9.1
CyberGhost
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | CyberGhost8.1/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.1 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $2.19/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 9,700+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 100 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 7 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 610 Mbps (80%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Romania (EU, data retention laws) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 45 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose CyberGhost if:
- Platform-specific streaming servers labeled by service and country
- 9,700+ servers in 100 countries — second largest network after PIA
- Easiest interface for VPN beginners — one-click connect to streaming platforms
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)