PureVPN vs Surfshark (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
7.7
PureVPN
VS
9
Surfshark
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 7.7/10)
Surfshark outscores PureVPN on Speed, Privacy, Streaming. PureVPN has the edge on Servers.
Score breakdown
7.9
Speed8.8
6.5
Privacy8.6
8.8
Servers8.7
7.6
Streaming8.9
9
Value9.8
8.4
Ease of Use9.1
PureVPN
Surfshark
Full feature comparison
| Feature | PureVPN7.7/10 | Surfshark9/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.7 | 9 |
| Monthly Price | $2.14/mo | $2.19/mo |
| Servers | 6,500+ | 3,200+ |
| Countries | 78 | 100 |
| Simultaneous Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 600 Mbps (79%) | 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 (operated from Pakistan/Hong Kong) | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 31 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
Choose PureVPN if:
- One of the cheapest VPNs at extended plans — around $2/month on longer terms
- 6,500+ servers in 78 countries — large, well-distributed network
- 10 simultaneous connections
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)