Streaming comparison

Surfshark vs Proton VPN: our current pick is Surfshark.

Surfshark is the stronger streaming pick right now if you want a better mix of speed, location choice, and day-to-day reliability. Proton VPN may still be the better fit if you prefer its price, apps, or device policy. In our current scoring, Surfshark is at 9/10 versus 8/10 for streaming.

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Quick verdict

Choose Surfshark if you want the stronger mix of features for streaming 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

• whether it has the locations your services need
• how consistently it works from one server to the next
• whether speeds stay steady for HD and 4K
• how many devices you want signed in at once

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 Streaming	9/10	8/10