Privacy comparison

Surfshark vs CyberGhost: our current pick is Surfshark.

Surfshark is the stronger privacy pick right now if jurisdiction, audits, and protocol options matter most to you. CyberGhost may still be the better choice if you prefer its feature set or overall value more. In our current scoring, Surfshark is at 8/10 versus 7/10 for privacy.

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Quick verdict

Choose Surfshark if you want the stronger mix of features for privacy right now. Choose CyberGhost if its pricing, device allowance, or overall approach fits you better.

Why Surfshark stands out

• Unlimited-device support stands out immediately
• 4,500+ RAM-only servers in 100+ countries
• Good speed profile for streaming and everyday browsing

Why CyberGhost may still suit you

• 9,800+ servers and 100+ countries on official pages
• 45-day money-back guarantee beats most rivals
• Straightforward apps with a simple onboarding flow

What to compare first

• jurisdiction and public no-logs evidence
• protocol options and leak protection
• transparency around audits and policy language
• how comfortable you are with the company’s overall track record

Metric	Surfshark	CyberGhost
Jurisdiction	Netherlands	Romania
Servers	4,500+	9,800+
Countries	100+	100+
Devices	Unlimited	7
Refund	30 days	45 days
Monthly plan	€15.45	$12.99
Protocol	WireGuard	WireGuard
Stealth / anti-blocking	Camouflage Mode	Streaming-optimized and location-heavy catalog
WireGuard
Score for Privacy	8/10	7/10