VPN · Netherlands (NL)
Surfshark
The most affordable VPN for unlimited devices.
The switch
NordVPN→Surfsharkalso replaces ExpressVPN
About
Surfshark is a VPN service provider that offers a wide range of features and security protocols. It allows unlimited simultaneous connections on a single account.
Why we recommend it
- Unlimited devices
- No-logs policy
EU vs USA
Surfshark vs NordVPN
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 Surfshark
🇺🇸 NordVPN
Headquarters
Netherlands
Panama / USA ops
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
USA-aligned (Nord Security)
Data location
Netherlands
Global
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
No
No
End-to-end encryption
No
No
Open source
No
No
Ownership
Private
Nord Security
Founded
2018
2012
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