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Mullvad vs Surfshark
Both do 1 of the same security & privacy tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Mullvad
Free the internet from mass surveillance and censorship. Fight for privacy with Mullvad VPN and Mullvad Browser.
Signals score: 4.2 / 5 · not a hands-on test
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Surfshark
Protect your devices, identity, & data ● Scam & phishing protection ● Identity theft protection ● Device security ● Secure connection ● Fast VPN
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit surfshark.comPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: No free tier. The pricing page says there is no free plan.
- B: Free tier: Not stated. A free trial is mentioned in the FAQ, limited to 3 devices; its length is not stated.
- Paid plan
- A: 5 euro per month, flat rate including VAT; same rate for 1 month, 1 year or 1 decade. Equivalents shown: $5.60, GBP 4.18, SEK 55.02, A$7.97, CA$7.83. Accepted cryptocurrencies get a 10% discount. Cash accepted in several currencies.
- B: Starter and One are $2.49/mo ($67.23 for first 27 months); One+ is $3.99/mo ($107.73 for first 27 months). 24, 12 and 1 month terms shown; only the 24-month price is stated. 30-day money-back guarantee. Prices may vary with VAT, currency and coupons; renewal prices not stated.
- Signup
- A: An account number is generated on the site to pay. Whether an email is required is not stated.
- B: Policy describes account creation with email, but does not say whether an account is required.
- Watermark
- A: Not applicable.
- B: Not applicable.
- Where files go
- A: Privacy policy says Mullvad never stores activity logs or metadata. Payment and support data are kept for limited periods (for example transaction IDs deleted after 20 days; support emails and problem reports erased after 70 days; some payment data kept for statutory periods). Personal data is stored and processed only within the EU/EEA.
- B: Policy says no browsing information or traffic is stored. Temporary connection details (user ID and/or IP, timestamps) are deleted within 15 minutes after a session ends. Account data kept while subscribed plus 2 years after last login.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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