Privacy comparison

Surfshark vs Proton VPN: our current pick is Proton VPN.

Proton VPN is the stronger privacy pick right now if jurisdiction, audits, and protocol options matter most to you. Surfshark may still be the better choice if you prefer its feature set or overall value more. In our current scoring, Proton VPN is at 9/10 versus 8/10 for privacy.

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Quick verdict

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

Why Proton VPN stands out

• 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

Why Surfshark may still suit you

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

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	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 Privacy	8/10	9/10

Choose Proton VPN if…

• 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
• A strong fit if privacy matters more to you than flashy extras

Look elsewhere if…

• The interface and plan lineup can feel more technical than NordVPN or Surfshark
• Streaming performance is good but not usually the category leader
• Premium tiers can feel expensive if you mainly want a simple everyday VPN

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