Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Kaspersky vs Surfshark Alert
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Kaspersky |  Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Routers, Chromebook, Smart TVs, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStationCovers more |
| Protocols | WireGuard | Doh |
| Logging policy | VPN claims your online actions are not logged | No-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network |
| Jurisdiction | CH | NL |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Private dns, Ad blocker, Search |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | 7-day free trial, 3 devices |
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Key differences
- Kaspersky scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Free plan: only Kaspersky.
- Platforms: only Surfshark Alert offers Linux, Android TV, Apple TV.
- Protocols: only Kaspersky offers WireGuard.
- Protocols: only Surfshark Alert offers Doh.
- Support channels: only Kaspersky offers Community.
- Support channels: only Surfshark Alert offers Chat, Email.
- Founded is lower at Kaspersky: 1997 vs 2018.
- Pricing model: only Kaspersky offers Free.
- Pricing model: only Surfshark Alert offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
Kaspersky
Kaspersky Secure Connection fits households already inside the Kaspersky ecosystem, since one subscription carries the VPN, password manager and parental controls together. Server reach of 93 countries sits above the median VPN, and 10 devices at once covers a couple or a family.
Surfshark Alert
Surfshark Alert ranks 2 of 54 brands on monthly price, with entry costs of €2.49 a month. It suits readers who want identity alerts, private DNS and ad blocking inside a single budget account rather than a large insurance payout after fraud.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2Monthly price of €2.49, ranked 2 of 54 brands, with a 7-day trial standing in for a free plan. |
| Offer | 8.9The offer pairs a 30 day refund window with a 30 day free trial on the wider Kaspersky suite. | 9.2HigherInsurance of $1,000,000 sits 10 of 45 brands, held up by private dns, ad blocker and search extras and chat, email and help centre support. |
| Privacy | 9.4Higher | 8.2 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Netherlands |
Which one suits you
Pick Kaspersky if free plan matter most.
Pick Surfshark Alert if platforms matter most.
What we checked
Kaspersky
- kaspersky.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Surfshark Alert
- surfshark.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Identity theft protection | 3 of 117 | 8 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 5 of 280 | 8 of 280 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 5 of 63 | 7 of 63 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 2 of 55 | 4 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | AO Kaspersky Lab | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1997Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Password managers
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Family plan | One Kaspersky Premium subscription shared with family members via the same account | Not confirmed |
| Passkeys | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | AES-256 with key derived from the master password via PBKDF2, zero-knowledge architecture | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | €2.49 |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
Pros and cons
Kaspersky
Pros
- Kaspersky Premium bundles the VPN, password manager and parental controls (vpn, password manager and parental controls) in one subscription a family plan can share
- Device and platform coverage is generous: 10 devices at once, with apps for Windows, macOS and Android on desktop and mobile
- Streaming and travel are stated features, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ supported and kill switch and split tunnelling built in as standard
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so quick answers go through documentation or the community rather than live chat
- The protocol list is WireGuard, so readers who want a wider choice of protocols have less room to compare
- The free version that Kaspersky lists sits with antivirus rather than a free VPN, so VPN features start on a paid subscription
Surfshark Alert
Pros
- Monthly price of €2.49 places Surfshark Alert 2 of 54 brands in our data, near the floor of the monthly prices we compare
- Deloitte has independently audited the no-logs policy, and the server network runs in RAM rather than writing anything to disk, which is the main privacy claim to weigh
- The same Surfshark subscription covers private dns, ad blocker and search alongside identity alerts, and it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux from phones to routers and consoles, so a single vendor covers monitoring and browsing
Cons
- Phone support is not among its support channels (chat, email and help centre), which matters most when a fraud alert needs an answer the same day
- Insurance of $1,000,000 ranks 10 of 45 brands, so a bigger payout means a bigger bill, as at Norton or LifeLock
Who each suits
Kaspersky
Who it suits
- Households that already pay for Kaspersky security software and want the VPN folded into the same subscription rather than bought separately
- Travellers who want one app for secure connections on Windows, macOS and Android across phones and desktops while abroad
- Families sharing one account, since the family plan passes the same subscription across to other members in the household
Who should look elsewhere
- AVG, if server spread matters most, since its coverage starts at from 100 countries, further than Kaspersky reaches
- Namecheap, if you want the widest server list, since it lists from 100 countries or more across its network
- ESET Brasil, if device counts drive the choice, since its plans scale from 3 to 25 devices under one plan
Surfshark Alert
Who it suits
- Readers who mainly want alerts on their personal details rather than a large insurance payout, and who weigh the entry price before anything else on the plan
- People already paying for Surfshark who want alerts, private DNS, ad blocking and private search in a single account instead of separate tools
- Households that treat an audited no-logs policy and a RAM server network as part of identity protection, and who are comfortable starting on a short trial
Who should look elsewhere
- LifeLock and Norton readers who rank the insurance payout first, since LifeLock runs $10.42 to $34.99 a month and Norton $34.99 a month
- Allstate Identity Protection readers who want identity monitoring sold on its own at $3 a month rather than bundled with DNS and search
- Readers who want a standing free tier, since the free plan is no and the trial is limited to 7-day free trial, 3 devices, so testing is short
Current offers
Kaspersky
Current offer
Free trial
7-day free trial of Kaspersky VPN: 7 days free
Free for 7 days, auto-renews to a paid subscription unless cancelled in My Kaspersky; 2 days' reminder before trial end
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Surfshark Alert
Current offer
Bonus
3 extra months on 24-month plans: 27 months for the price of 24 (Starter €67.23, One €75.33, One+ €121.23)
24-month Starter, One or One+ subscription; sale price applies to the first 27 months; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
7-day free trial: 7 days free, then automatic paid renewal
New users only, 12- and 24-month plans, payment details required (credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay), 3 devices during trial; plus 30-day money-back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Kaspersky
What does Kaspersky Premium include besides the VPN?+
One Kaspersky Premium subscription covers vpn, password manager and parental controls, and the family plan lets the same subscription be shared with family members through one account. That bundle is the main reason to look here rather than a standalone VPN.
How many devices can one Kaspersky subscription cover?+
The plan covers 10 devices at once, which suits a couple or a shared family without straining. Server reach runs to 93 countries, a wider spread than the median VPN listed on the site.
Surfshark Alert
How much does Surfshark Alert cost each month?+
Surfshark Alert runs at €2.49 a month and ranks 2 of 54 brands on monthly price. A budget entry price draws most readers here, and the renewal figure is worth reading before you commit to a term.
Is there a free plan or a free trial?+
There is no free plan. The free trial lasts 7 days, and 7-day free trial, 3 devices sets the terms of that look. It is a short taste of the alerts rather than a free tier you can keep.
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