Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, Chromebook, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Apple TV, Fire TV, routers | Average download speed drop: 5.4 percent | Server locations: 141 in 100 countries | Notable features: Dynamic MultiHop, Everlink, IP rotator, unlimited simultaneous connections, CleanWeb, NoBorders mode | Best price: $53.73 for 28 months
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Speed is the best thing about Surfshark. In my most recent tests, it maintained the fastest download speed of any VPN, along with excellent upload speeds (latencies were all right too, but better close to home). It’s also got an extensive set of features, including split tunneling on all platforms, the new Everlink technology that restores dropped connections near-instantly and the extremely capable CleanWeb and CleanWeb 2.0 ad blockers.
Surfshark also has plenty of server locations, though not quite as many as ExpressVPN. It has at least one physical server on every continent. When setting up double-hop connections for extra security, you can choose your own pair of servers and optimize for speed.
Surfshark’s excellent free trial is activated from its website, not its mobile app. When you view the 12-month or 24-month plans on surfshark.com, you’ll see that each plan has a button labeled Start free trial. Click that button and provide a payment method. For seven days, you’ll be able to use Surfshark on three devices simultaneously, including mobile devices and smart TVs. Just be sure to cancel if you don’t want to pay, or you’ll get charged for at least a year.
