ExpressVPN vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
8.6
ExpressVPN
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.6/10)
Surfshark outscores ExpressVPN on Privacy, Servers, Value. ExpressVPN has the edge on Speed, Streaming, Ease of Use.
Score breakdown
9.8
Speed8.8
8.1
Privacy8.6
8.4
Servers8.7
9.5
Streaming8.9
7.2
Value9.8
9.6
Ease of Use9.1
ExpressVPN
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | ExpressVPN8.6/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 8.6 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $8.32/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 3,000+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 105 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 8 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 755 Mbps (98%) | 695 Mbps (91%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose ExpressVPN if:
- Fastest speeds we've recorded — 98% speed retention on nearby servers
- Lightway protocol (proprietary, open-source) is genuinely fast and audited
- Consistently unblocks all major 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)