Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Kaspersky vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Kaspersky |  Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOSCovers more | Windows, MacOS, Android |
| 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 8.5.
- Free plan: only Kaspersky.
- Platforms: only Kaspersky offers iOS.
- Protocols: only Kaspersky offers WireGuard.
- Protocols: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Doh.
- Support channels: only Kaspersky offers Community.
- Support channels: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Email, Chat.
- Founded is lower at Kaspersky: 1997 vs 2018.
- Pricing model: only Kaspersky offers Free.
- Pricing model: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) 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 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.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kaspersky | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.4 |
| Offer | 8.9The offer pairs a 30 day refund window with a 30 day free trial on the wider Kaspersky suite. | 8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered. |
| Privacy | 9.4Higher | 8.1 |
Sources behind this comparison
Kaspersky
- kaspersky.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
- surfshark.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Kaspersky | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus software | 5 of 92 | 11 of 92 |
| Identity theft protection | 3 of 117 | 9 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 5 of 280 | 9 of 280 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 5 of 63 | 8 of 63 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 2 of 55 | 5 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | AO Kaspersky Lab | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1997Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Password managers
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | Not confirmed | €75.33 |
| Devices | 10Higher | 5 |
| Free version | YesHas it | No |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more | VPN |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Kaspersky | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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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