Vue d'ensemble
Surfshark and NordVPN are owned by the same company (Nord Security) since 2022, which means the underlying infrastructure and policies overlap heavily. The differences that matter: Surfshark is cheaper on long plans, allows unlimited simultaneous devices, and is headquartered in the Netherlands rather than Panama. For most people, that combination — same quality, lower price, more device slots — makes it the better default. The Netherlands jurisdiction is the trade-off worth understanding.
Vie privée et sécurité
Surfshark is incorporated in the Netherlands. The Netherlands isn't Five Eyes but it is part of 14 Eyes (the broader intelligence-sharing alliance). EU jurisdiction means GDPR applies, but it also means Dutch courts can compel disclosure under specific circumstances. The no-logs policy has been audited (Deloitte, 2023). RAM-only servers, kill switch, and CleanWeb ad/tracker blocking are all standard. If jurisdiction is your top concern, Mullvad (Sweden) or NordVPN (Panama) are stronger picks.
Vitesse et performance
Speeds are solid but slightly behind NordVPN on the same plan. WireGuard is the default protocol. Expect 70-85% of your unprotected speed on European servers. For 99% of use cases — streaming, browsing, occasional torrenting — this is fast enough that you won't notice.
Streaming et torrent
Streaming works on Netflix US/UK/EU, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, NPO, and most major services. P2P is supported on dedicated servers. No port forwarding (a recurring NordSec limitation). The unlimited device count is genuinely useful — install on phones, laptops, smart TVs, and a router without juggling licenses.
Tarifs
The 2-year plan is the only one worth considering — under $2.50/month upfront. Like NordVPN, the renewal price jumps significantly. The Surfshark One bundle (adds antivirus, search, alert) is overpriced compared to dedicated tools — skip it.
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Pour qui
Households with many devices (phones, laptops, TVs, routers — all simultaneously). Budget-conscious users who want streaming and basic privacy. People who don't care that the parent is the same as NordVPN.
Pas pour qui
Privacy-first users — the Netherlands jurisdiction is a step down from Panama. Anyone who needs port forwarding for torrenting. People who want open-source clients.