Proton VPN vs Surfshark Comparison
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| Rating | 8.8 | 8.0 |
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| Established | 2017 | 2018 |
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| No-logs audit | Securitum 2026Show audit detailsHide audit detailsFifth consecutive annual no-logs audit. On-site assessment at Proton's Zurich office, May 20-22 2026, findings announced June 16 2026. Reviewed VPN configuration files, server configs, operating procedures, and staff interviews across ten criteria including activity tracking, metadata logging, and user-server association. All five years of reports (2022-2026) are publicly downloadable, no login required. | Deloitte 2025Show audit detailsHide audit detailsSecond no-logs assurance engagement (first was 2023). Report published June 16 2025, updated November 26 2025; exact assessment period not disclosed. Examined standard, static, and multiport VPN servers, configuration/deployment processes, and privacy settings. Full ISAE 3000 report is only available to logged-in Surfshark account holders, not publicly downloadable. Separately, SecuRing completed an infrastructure security audit in December 2025, confirming network resilience with no critical vulnerabilities found. |
| Jurisdiction | Switzerland | Netherlands |
| Anonymous accounts | No | No |
| Network | ||
| Servers | 20,000+ servers in 140+ countries | 4,500+ serversShow detailsHide details100 countries — consistent across Surfshark's pricing and features pages. |
| Protocols | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2Stealth | WireGuardOpenVPNIKEv2Dausos (macOS only) |
| Devices | 10 | Unlimited |
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| Kill switch | Yes | Yes |
| Split tunneling | Yes | Yes |
| Torrenting allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Double VPN | Not specified | Yes |
| Rotating IP | Not specified | Yes |
| Streaming unblock | NetflixDisney+ | Not specified |