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Same owner: Nord SecurityNordVPN vs Surfshark
Same owner. Nord Security runs both brands with separate infrastructure. Surfshark costs less upfront and allows unlimited devices; NordVPN states its renewal price clearly.
Where they differ most
Renews at
- NordVPN
- $139.08 per year
- Surfshark
- Not stated
Cheapest plan, paid upfront
- NordVPN
- $94.23 for 27 mo ($3.49/mo)
- Surfshark
- $67.23 for 27 mo ($2.49/mo)
Devices at once
- NordVPN
- 10
- Surfshark
- Unlimited
Open-source apps
- NordVPN
- Some appsSome apps
- Surfshark
- Not statedNot stated
Latest audit
- NordVPN
- Deloitte Lithuania, 2025 (no-logs)
- Surfshark
- SecuRing, 2026 (infrastructure)
Says it works in China
- NordVPN
- Doesn't claim itDoesn't claim it
- Surfshark
- Not statedNot stated
Which one to pick
Pick NordVPN if
- You want the renewal price stated upfront ($139.08 a year)
- You want servers in more countries
Pick Surfshark if
- You have more than 10 devices: Surfshark sets no limit
- You want the lower upfront price for the first two years
- You'd rather the operator be in the EU (Netherlands) than Panama
Every fact, side by side
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