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Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)

ExpressVPN scores 9.3 and Surfshark One (Antivirus) 8.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10
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Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

8.5/10
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Where ExpressVPN and Surfshark One (Antivirus) differ

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
CompareExpressVPNExpressVPNReviewVisitVisitSurfshark One (Antivirus)Surfshark One (Antivirus)ReviewVisitVisit
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, IPadOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Android TV, Smart TVs, Routers, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, BraveCovers moreWindows, MacOS, Android
ProtocolsLightway, WireGuardDoh
Logging policyNo activity or connection logs: browsing history, traffic destination, data content, DNS queries and user-linked IP addresses are not collected; RAM-only TrustedServer infrastructure, independently auditedNo-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network
JurisdictionVGNL
Privacy tool typePrivate dns, Ad blockerPrivate dns, Ad blocker, SearchCovers more
Price from€2.49Not confirmed
Free plan limitsNot confirmed7-day free trial, 3 devices
Open sourceNoNot confirmed

Same on both: Free plan (No).

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Key differences

  • ExpressVPN scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.5.
  • Platforms: only ExpressVPN offers Linux, iOS, IPadOS.
  • Protocols: only ExpressVPN offers Lightway, WireGuard.
  • Protocols: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Doh.
  • Founded is lower at ExpressVPN: 2009 vs 2018.
  • Privacy tool type: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Search.

Our verdict on each

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN suits readers who want an audited no-logs VPN with broad server coverage, but its monthly plan and renewal terms sit above the field. The long-term plan lands at €2.49 a month, with servers in 113 countries and a subscription covering 10 to 14 devices.

Read the full ExpressVPN review

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Surfshark One puts antivirus and a VPN in the same subscription, which separates it from the plans next to it. It suits households that want one bill across a few devices, with a first-year price of €75.33 and a monthly option at €2.49.

Read the full Surfshark One (Antivirus) review

Score breakdown

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
AreaExpressVPNSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Cost9.3HigherThe monthly plan lists $2.99 and the longest plan advertises €2.49, with renewal billing at €79.95 above that opening rate.8.4
Offer9.4HigherCovers 113 countries and 10 to 14 devices, with a 30 day refund window and audited no logs logging.8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered.
Privacy9.1Higher8.1

How they place

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
RankingExpressVPNSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Privacy tools20 of 2819 of 281
Ad blockers and private DNS10 of 638 of 63

What we checked

ExpressVPN

  • expressvpn.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

  • surfshark.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactExpressVPNSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Pricing modelNot confirmedBudget
Legal entityExpress Technologies Ltd.Surfshark B.V.
HeadquartersVirgin Islands, BritishNetherlands
Founded2009Lower2018
Support channelsChat, Email, Help centreEmail, Chat, Help centre

Identity protection

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactExpressVPNSurfshark One (Antivirus)
Monthly price$2.99€2.49
Insurance amountNot confirmed$1,000,000
Free trial lengthNot confirmed7 days
Money-back period30 daysNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

ExpressVPN vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
FactExpressVPNSurfshark One (Antivirus)Median
Price from€2.49lowest quarterNot confirmed€7.50

Median across 50 listed providers.

Pros and cons

ExpressVPN

Pros

  • The logging policy rules out activity and connection logs, and the audit behind it is KPMG 2025.
  • Lightway and WireGuard protocols, with a kill switch and split tunnelling in the same subscription.
  • Apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, covering desktop, mobile, TV and browsers.

Cons

  • There is no free plan, so any test of the service costs money from the start.
  • Renewal billing of €79.95 sits far above the €2.49 monthly rate on the longest plan.
  • The long-term plan price ranks 24 of 112 among the brands compared on price, so buyers on the tightest budget have cheaper options.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Pros

  • Extras include a VPN, so protection and privacy arrive on one subscription (vpn)
  • Covers 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android
  • A trial of 7 days lets you test the paid tier first

Cons

  • No free version, so a subscription is the only way to run the protection
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them
  • 5 devices sits under the group median of 7

Who each suits

ExpressVPN

Who it suits

  • Business users who need an audited no-logs policy and RAM only servers.
  • People who travel or stream and need broad country coverage in a single subscription.
  • Households that want the same account across desktops, phones, TVs and browsers.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers shopping for a cheaper privacy entry point, where Apple Inc. charges $0.99 a month.
  • Houses that want antivirus coverage alongside device protection, where ESET Brasil plans cover 3 to 25.
  • Anyone who actually wants a password manager rather than a VPN, where Sinew Software Systems charges $1.99 a month.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Who it suits

  • Readers who already pay for a VPN and want malware protection on the same bill
  • Households that fit within 5 covered devices
  • People who want one subscription across security tools rather than several separate buys

Who should look elsewhere

  • Apple Inc. users, who get security features across iOS, iPadOS and macOS from the operating system itself
  • Comodo (Xcitium) users who need room for 50 devices on a single plan
  • ESET Brasil readers after a different first-year quote, since its first-year price is BRL 64.22

Current offers

ExpressVPN

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Fall sports offer: Save 80%

    Limited-time offer on 2-year plans; amounts shown in EUR, sales tax applied at checkout where applicable

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Discount code

    Basic plan, 2 Years + 4 Months: €2.49/mo, Save 80% (EUR 69.72 billed for the first 28 months)

    Then autorenews at EUR 79.95 annually; 30-day money-back guarantee for new users

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

Current offer

  • First period offer

    Surfshark One 24-month plan with 3 extra months: EUR 75.33 for the first 27 months (Save 85%)

    Surfshark One plan on the 24-month term; Starter EUR 67.23 and One+ EUR 121.23 also discounted; VAT may apply

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    Free trial: 7 days free

    Free trial limited to 3 devices; 30-day money-back guarantee if you subscribe after the trial

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Questions about each

ExpressVPN

How much does ExpressVPN cost at the start?+

The monthly plan lists $2.99 a month, and the longest plan advertises €2.49 a month across 28 months. Renewal billing is quoted separately at €79.95, which is the figure to budget for later. The advertised opening rate is the number most readers see first, and it is not the ongoing cost.

Does ExpressVPN have a free plan?+

There is no free plan, so there is no way to try the service without paying. The refund window is the practical substitute: 30 days from purchase to decide. Anything past that point carries the full subscription cost, so the timing of a trial matters.

Surfshark One (Antivirus)

What does Surfshark One cost at the start and after renewal?+

The first-year price is €75.33, and the monthly option is listed at €2.49. Set the opening figure against the group median of €49.95. What a renewal costs depends on the checkout terms, so the total shown at the point of payment is the figure to check.

Does the plan include a VPN or is that bought separately?+

A VPN is bundled into the same plan and listed among the extras, so antivirus and privacy cover arrive on one subscription rather than two. That bundling is what separates this offer from antivirus sold on its own. Around 97.1% of the products in this group also bundle a VPN.

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