Surfshark alternatives
Killing $2.19-15.45/mo (~$26/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
head-to-head
| Surfshark | |
|---|---|
| price | $2.19-15.45/mo |
| self-hostable | no |
| license | proprietary |
| verified | — |
| migration | — |
free & open source (0)
cheaper, but not open source (2)
Mullvad VPN cheaper
€5 flat every month
No promotions, no accounts, just privacy math.
trade-offs: No streaming focus
Proton VPN cheaper
Free tier / ~$3-5/mo
Audited Swiss VPN with a rare unlimited free tier.
trade-offs: Free servers limited locations
faq
What is the best free alternative to Surfshark?
No fully free open-source alternative covers Surfshark well yet; see the cheaper options below.
How much can I save by switching from Surfshark?
Surfshark costs $2.19-15.45/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $26/year per seat.
Can Surfshark be self-hosted?
Surfshark itself cannot be self-hosted, but check each alternative's badges above for self-hosting support.