SurfShark Review

Surfshark offers aesthetically attractive apps for multiple platforms and surely doesn’t miss out on the most important security features, even leaving some space for personal customization of connections. Surfshark also supports P2P and provides the rare double VPN feature, all while being one of the cheapest services on the market. Even though only iOS users are able to enjoy a seven-day free trial, anyone can make the most of the 30-day refund time to test the service risk-free.

Surfshark Key Summary

Pros and Cons

Speed and performance

Surfshark offers great speed that will be sure to meet the expectations of the user that signs up for it. This is all provided at an affordable price. After the testing of the speed, the service has maintained good records when compared with similar VPN providers.

The speed it offers is around 60-80 MB download speed which is good for similar VPN providers. Users will be provided with a consistent and high-performance speed. This is an excellent feature that this stable to improve productivity.

Download speed without Sursfhark: 92Mbps

Download speed with Surfshark: 76Mbps

Our download speed loss when Surfshark is running is: 18%

Many other VPN users constantly complain about having slow connection issues. If this is your current experience, then Surfshark may be the option for you as it offers consistently high speed.

Privacy

The privacy of the system is of high quality. Using the system protects the user from the theft of data, surveillance, tracking or any targeting that is attempted commercially. Some features help to keep you safe on the internet. The system will present malware, phishing attempts and prevent any annoying ads that may disturb your surfing experience.

Platforms and devices

Surfshark will work all the major platforms that are currently out there. This includes Mac, Windows, Android and iOS. The platform also allows browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome and there are also custom apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV. You will find setup guides on the Surfshark website to can assist how to install on the various platforms.

A good point about this system is that there is no limit on the number of devices that can be used at the same time. Therefore, all your devices can be protected using one account subscription. A lot of VPN providers cannot match this feature as most will give a limit of about 5 devices. Some platforms will charge extra if that limit is exceeded.

As an alternative, if there is a device that is not covered by Surfshark, then the app can be installed on the router. The software can be installed on many of the routers and this will then protect all devices that connect to the internet through that router.

Apps

The native applications of Surfshark are well designed, functional and reasonable to use. The interface is laid out where users can navigate easily and be able to find advanced settings if needed. This is true even if you are new to using VPNs, you can navigate and take advantage of the features of the service.

Many customizations can be effected during the Surfshark experience. Some of these include the updating of languages, auto-connecting, status notifications, mini and dark mode. It is important to note that all of the apps come equipped with other features such as automatic kill switch, multihop, noborders mode and cleanweb. With some differences in the platforms, some features may not be on certain devices.

In regards to apps, Surfshark VPN can work with several systems. It is compatible with MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android and many other mainstream devices. While these options exist, it is also supportive of unlimited simultaneous connections.

Along with apps, the platform supports proxy extensions well. It can be added to Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. This will provide a quick connection between the servers and all that is required is to click the icon on the extension bar and the connection will be completed.

Streaming & Torrenting

Surfshark also works with gaming consoles and streaming devices. It works well for these platforms and this makes professional gamers pleased. Consoles such as:

• Amazon TV
• PlayStation
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Xbox
• Nintendo
• Chromecast.

The user can log into any one of these devices they need to by using the same login credentials.

It is an excellent choice for the VPN when users experience blocked content on some content providers. It will also unblock the region restrictions that may be experienced on some of the top content streamers. This includes:

• Disney+
• Netflix
• BBC iPlayer
• Hulu
• HBO
• Kodi
• Amazon Prime.

It is good to mention that it not only just unblocks content on Netflix but it will work in international libraries as well.

When using the streaming services you will not experience any lag time and high video quality. Surfshark is a reliable option for streaming as it has SmartDNS and TrustDNS features that act as a proxy which helps to unblock content reliably. There is a native app for the Amazon Firestick and the Fire TV. Through this app, you can access other streaming services such as HBO GO, Netflix, Hulu and YouTube.

Ease of use

The user experience of Surfshark is another area to review. The apps seem to be user friendly on the various devices. The design seems versatile and very easy to navigate. The options are easy to find and very clean to use.

The apps seem to have been designed with amateurs in mind. It can appear to be very simple to more advanced persons but it is good as it gets the job done. It can do all these features without any frills and hard to navigate screens. In this regard, the screens are simple and intuitive to use.

When just using the system, you can change your current location and your IP address. Once you have settled on your subscription choice, you can then install on the respective system you need. This is good as Surfshark is compatible with PC systems and it has a web version.

Once the application is set up and launched, the user will be asked to setup their Connection. There will be an initial option called Quick Connect and this option will walk you through set up quickly. There are other options by clicking Settings to configure the app as needed.

When you click the locations option, you will see the different areas where Surfshark servers are located. You can choose the location desired and you can set up the connection as needed. There is a search field available that allows the user to search for their desired location by entering the country name.

Customer Support

Surfshark provides users with fast and customer support that is supported by a 24/7 live chat and a ticketing system. On their site, you will find an online help provision that you can find information on installations, troubleshooting, FAQ and a knowledgebase.

Pricing and Deals

• 1-month plan - $11.95/month
• 1-year plan - $5.99/month, billed $71.88/1 year (Save 50%)
• 2-year plan - $1.99/month, billed $47.76/2 years (Save 83%)

Conclusions

This is a good VPN service. It is attractive as it keeps no logs, works fast and gives good security features. It offers a vast server network around the world that offers a high level of security. The fact that users can get unlimited simultaneous connections is also a great feature. This is impressive when you add in the availability of 24/7 live chat support.

The extra features that are added such as multihop, cleanweb and Wi-Fi connect are good features. These are good additions and Surfshark seems ready to add more features to this catalog which will only add to their already great value.

Overall Surfshark is an easy to use VPN that is available for all PC and Mobile systems. They can get multiple devices connected using one account and this will still have consistent high speed on all networks.

The subscription plan starts from $1.99 per month which happens to be very cheap as compared with other providers that are currently in the market. It can function for all user types and this is good value for money based on the price point and the available features. When we take all the features, usability, functionality, support and ease to deploy, we assign an 8.3 out of 10 as our rating for the service.