Gaming comparison

Surfshark vs Proton VPN: our current pick is Surfshark.

Surfshark has the better balance for gaming right now if you care about stable nearby connections and low-friction setup. Proton VPN can still make sense if its routing, price, or device coverage is a better fit for your setup. In our current scoring, Surfshark is at 8/10 versus 7/10 for gaming.

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Quick verdict

Choose Surfshark if you want the stronger mix of features for gaming right now. Choose Proton VPN 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 Proton VPN may still suit you

• 15,000+ servers in 120+ countries on current official pages
• Swiss base, open-source apps, and public audits add useful transparency
• Stealth protocol helps when VPN traffic gets blocked

What to compare first

• nearby server locations and routing options
• connection stability during longer sessions
• how easy it is to switch servers quickly
• device allowance if you play across PC, console, and mobile

Metric	Surfshark	Proton VPN
Jurisdiction	Netherlands	Switzerland
Servers	4,500+	15,000+
Countries	100+	120+
Devices	Unlimited	10
Refund	30 days	30 days
Monthly plan	€15.45	$9.99
Protocol	WireGuard	WireGuard + Stealth
Stealth / anti-blocking	Camouflage Mode	Stealth protocol
WireGuard
Score for Gaming	8/10	7/10