Surfshark vs IPVanish (2026)
Full comparison based on April 2026 testing. Speed, privacy, streaming, price, and who each VPN is actually suited for.
9
Surfshark
VS
8.2
IPVanish
Quick verdict
Surfshark wins overall (9/10 vs 8.2/10)
Surfshark outscores IPVanish on Privacy, Servers, Streaming. IPVanish has the edge on no individual categories.
Score breakdown
8.8
Speed8.8
8.6
Privacy7
8.7
Servers8.3
8.9
Streaming8.2
9.8
Value8.6
9.1
Ease of Use8.7
Surfshark
IPVanish
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Surfshark9/10 | IPVanish8.2/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 9 | 8.2 |
| Monthly Price | $2.19/mo | $3.99/mo |
| Servers | 3,200+ | 2,400+ |
| Countries | 100 | 90 |
| Simultaneous Devices | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Speed (tested) | 695 Mbps (91%) | 670 Mbps (88%) |
| No-Logs Policy | ||
| Independently Audited | ||
| Kill Switch | ||
| Ad Blocker | ||
| Streaming | ||
| Torrenting / P2P | ||
| Port Forwarding | ||
| Obfuscation | ||
| Double VPN | ||
| RAM-Only Servers | ||
| Jurisdiction | Netherlands (EU jurisdiction) | USA (5 Eyes member) |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
Who should choose which
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)
Choose IPVanish if:
- Unlimited simultaneous connections — covers every device in your home
- Fast WireGuard speeds — 88% retention in testing
- 2,400+ servers in 90+ countries