ExpressVPNvsSurfshark
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
ExpressVPN
- ExpressVPN price increase 2026 - 2-year plans up about 25%(6/10)
- Why is ExpressVPN so expensive after the first term? Renewal jumps to $99.95-$199.95/year(7/10)
- ExpressVPN auto-renewal class action lawsuit (2025)(6/10)
- ExpressVPN Basic vs Advanced vs Pro - extras locked behind higher tiers(4/10)
Surfshark
- Surfshark renewal price much higher than the price you signed up at(8/10)
- Surfshark One+ price raised twice in early 2026(5/10)
- Surfshark auto-renewed without warning and won't refund(8/10)
- Surfshark monthly plan is expensive(5/10)
- Antivirus and identity extras inflate the price(4/10)
ExpressVPN
- Charged again after cancelling ExpressVPN auto-renewal(7/10)
- ExpressVPN refund denied - 30-day guarantee has limits(6/10)
Surfshark
- Surfshark customer service unhelpful on refunds(6/10)
ExpressVPN
- ExpressVPN not working with Netflix - proxy error M7111-5059(6/10)
- ExpressVPN unable to connect or stuck on connecting(7/10)
Surfshark
- Surfshark not working with Netflix (proxy error)(6/10)
- Surfshark keeps disconnecting(7/10)
- Surfshark not connecting or stuck on connecting(7/10)
ExpressVPN
- ExpressVPN keeps disconnecting on Android and iPhone(6/10)
Surfshark
No signals
ExpressVPN
- Why is ExpressVPN so slow? Speeds vary a lot by test and server(5/10)
Surfshark
- Why is Surfshark so slow?(5/10)
ExpressVPN
- Is ExpressVPN safe after the Kape takeover? Ownership trust concerns(4/10)
Surfshark
No signals
ExpressVPN
- ExpressVPN device limit 10-14 vs unlimited devices on Surfshark(3/10)
Surfshark
- Websites and Google show CAPTCHAs or block Surfshark(5/10)
- Hard to find how to cancel Surfshark(5/10)
ExpressVPN
- ExpressVPN Lightway Turbo hides the VPN adapter on Windows - torrent binding breaks(4/10)
Surfshark
No signals
Pricing Comparison
ExpressVPN
Users: 10
Limits: No tracker blocking, no ExpressKeys password manager, no eSIM data, dedicated IP costs extra
Users: 12
Limits: No ExpressAI, dedicated IP not included
Users: 14
Limits: Most of the extra cost goes to bundled extras (AI, email relay, eSIM) rather than the VPN itself
Surfshark
Limits: VPN-focused tier; antivirus and identity tools need One or One+
Limits: Data removal (Incogni) is in One+ only
Limits: Incogni only for US, UK, EU, Swiss and Canadian residents; identity theft coverage US-only (not New York)
Limits: Higher per-month price than the 2-year deal
Limits: About 8x the 2-year monthly rate
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExpressVPN | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Protocols | ||
| Lightway protocol (UDP/TCP) Default; Lightway Turbo on Windows | ||
| WireGuard Listed as a fallback protocol in current apps | ||
| OpenVPN TCP and UDP | ||
| Core | ||
| Unlimited simultaneous devices All plans | ||
| WireGuard and OpenVPN protocols Settings > VPN Settings > Protocol | ||
| IPv6 support Surfshark says it does not support IPv6; disable it to avoid connection issues | ||
| Security | ||
| Kill switch Blocks all traffic if the VPN drops | ||
| Kill switch (Network Lock) | ||
| Ad/tracker blocking Tracker blocking only on Advanced and Pro | ||
| Features | ||
| Split tunneling | ||
| Dedicated IP Paid add-on on Basic/Advanced, included in Pro; Lightway only | ||
| Bundle | ||
| Antivirus One and One+ | ||
| Incogni data removal One+; US, UK, EU, Swiss and Canadian residents | ||
| Extras | ||
| Password manager (ExpressKeys) Advanced and Pro | ||
| Plans | ||
| Unlimited devices 10 / 12 / 14 devices by tier | ||
| Free plan 30-day money-back guarantee for new customers only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Router app Asus, Linksys, Netgear, Aircove/Fortify | ||