Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark Alert
NordVPN Threat Protection
Surfshark Alert
Higher score in this comparison
Where NordVPN Threat Protection and Surfshark Alert differ
| Compare | NordVPN Threat ProtectionReviewVisitVisit | Surfshark AlertReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, Apple TV | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Routers, Chromebook, Smart TVs, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStationCovers more |
| Protocols | OpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisper | Doh |
| Logging policy | No logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log audits | No-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker | Private dns, Ad blocker, SearchCovers more |
| Price from | €14.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | 7-day free trial, 3 devices |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | NL |
Same on both: Free plan (No).
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Key differences
- Surfshark Alert scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Platforms: only Surfshark Alert offers Fire TV, Routers, Chromebook.
- Protocols: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers OpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisper.
- Protocols: only Surfshark Alert offers Doh.
- Support channels: only Surfshark Alert offers Email.
- Founded is lower at NordVPN Threat Protection: 2012 vs 2018.
- Privacy tool type: only Surfshark Alert offers Private dns, Search.
Our verdict on each
NordVPN Threat Protection
NordVPN Threat Protection bundles a VPN, ad blocking and a password manager under one paid subscription, with 10 devices on the same account. It suits readers who want one toolset rather than separate products, and less so anyone hoping to try a tier at no cost.
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 | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median. | 9.2HigherMonthly price of €2.49, ranked 2 of 54 brands, with a 7-day trial standing in for a free plan. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.2Insurance 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 | 9.1Higher | 8.2 |
Choosing between them
Pick NordVPN Threat Protection if privacy matter most.
Pick Surfshark Alert if platforms and privacy tool type matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lithuania | Netherlands |
Sources behind this comparison
NordVPN Threat Protection
- nordvpn.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Surfshark Alert
- surfshark.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 2 of 281 | 8 of 281 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 2 of 63 | 7 of 63 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Legal entity | Nord Security | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | Lithuania | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2012Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat | Chat, Email, Help centreCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €14.99 | €2.49Lower |
| Long-term plan price | €3.49 | Not confirmed |
| Devices | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | 150 | Not confirmed |
| No-logs audit | Independent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the page | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | €139.08 to €269.88 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, Obfuscation | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Nord Security | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 27 months | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €65.88 to €103.08 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | No | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | NordVPN Threat Protection | Surfshark Alert | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €14.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | €7.50 |
Median across 50 listed providers.
Pros and cons
NordVPN Threat Protection
Pros
- Long-term plans drop to €3.49 a month against €14.99 on monthly billing.
- VPN servers keep no logs, a policy backed by independent no-log audits.
- A single subscription covers vpn and password manager, so the VPN and password manager arrive as a set.
Cons
- The free plan and the free version are both marked no, so every tier needs payment.
- Phone and email are not among its support channels (help centre and chat).
- Renewal runs €139.08 to €269.88 against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08.
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
NordVPN Threat Protection
Who it suits
- Readers who want traffic encryption and ad blocking on one account rather than separate products.
- Households that will connect more than one gadget, since a single account covers 10 devices.
- People who travel or watch streaming services abroad, as no logs, streaming and travel covers no-logs, streaming and travel.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email, at $0.99, if masking an email address is the only job.
- EasyOptOuts, at $19.99, for readers after data removal rather than VPN protection.
- Apple Inc., at $0.99, if the goal is iCloud account features rather than a VPN and ad blocker.
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
NordVPN Threat Protection
Current offer
First period offer
2-year Basic plan with 3 extra months: EUR 3.49 per month for the first 27 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 139.08/year; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
2-year Complete plan with 3 extra months: EUR 4.49 per month for the first 27 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 219.48/year; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
2-year Ultra plan with 3 extra months: EUR 6.59 per month for the first 27 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 269.88/year; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
1-year plan discount: Basic EUR 5.49, Complete EUR 6.49, Ultra EUR 8.59 per month for the first 12 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
30-day money-back guarantee: Full refund if not 100 percent satisfied within 30 days
All plans; refund must be requested within 30 days of initial purchase via 24/7 customer support
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
NordVPN Threat Protection
How much does NordVPN Threat Protection cost?+
The monthly plan runs at €14.99, and the longest term brings that down to €3.49 a month over 27 months. The first year is billed at €65.88 to €103.08, with a 30 day money back period attached.
What does it cost at renewal?+
The headline long-term rate covers the first term, then the renewal price runs €139.08 to €269.88 for a comparable term. Set against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08, that step is large, so anyone staying several years should weigh both figures before committing.
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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