What it does
Surfshark places a consumer VPN alongside antivirus and identity features, and advertises unlimited devices under one account.
Surfshark's central practical distinction is its unlimited-device offer. Someone with several household phones and computers can compare one account with services that meter simultaneous connections. Its page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, smart TVs, consoles and routers, although setup methods differ between those devices.
The wider Surfshark range also includes antivirus and identity services. Decide which of those you need before comparing bundles. The VPN entitlement is the part to compare if the extra identity services would duplicate tools you already use.
Surfshark's VPN policy has a specific exception to its no-activity-log description: servers temporarily keep a user ID and/or IP address and connection timestamps, deleting them within fifteen minutes after the session ends. Account and subscription records generally remain while the subscription is active and for two years after the last login; payment-related records have a ten-year rule. Consented VPN diagnostics is a separate category with a seven-day maximum. Antivirus, alternative identity and other bundled tools have their own data categories, so those limits should not be applied to the entire suite.
Strengths
- Advertises unlimited devices under one account
- Includes router setup options
Best for
- Households with many devices
Sources
- Surfshark: identity & scam protection, antivirus, VPN (Oct 26, 2026)
- Surfshark Privacy Policy (Oct 26, 2026)