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Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark

NordVPN Threat Protection scores 8.8 and Surfshark 9.4 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
NordVPN Threat Protection

NordVPN Threat Protection

8.8/10
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Surfshark

Surfshark

Higher score in this comparison

9.4/10
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What sets them apart

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
CompareNordVPN Threat ProtectionNordVPN Threat ProtectionReviewVisitVisitSurfsharkSurfsharkReviewVisitVisit
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, Apple TVWindows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, RoutersCovers more
ProtocolsOpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisperWireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Dausos
Logging policyNo logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log auditsNo-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network
Privacy tool typeAd blockerPrivate dns, Ad blocker, SearchCovers more
Price from€14.99Not confirmed
Free plan limitsNot confirmed7-day free trial, 3 devices
JurisdictionNot confirmedNL

Same on both: Free plan (No).

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Key differences

  • Surfshark scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
  • Platforms: only Surfshark offers Fire TV, Routers.
  • Protocols: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers NordLynx, NordWhisper.
  • Protocols: only Surfshark offers WireGuard, IKEv2, Dausos.
  • Support channels: only Surfshark offers Email.
  • Founded is lower at NordVPN Threat Protection: 2012 vs 2018.
  • Privacy tool type: only Surfshark 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.

Read the full NordVPN Threat Protection review

Surfshark

Surfshark suits households and small teams that want a wide network at a modest rate, and it reaches further than most rivals at this price. Its long-term plan price is €2.49, under the site median for long-term plans, €3.97, and every purchase carries a 30 money-back window.

Read the full Surfshark review

Score breakdown

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
AreaNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
Cost8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median.9.6HigherSurfshark's long-term plan price of €2.49 undercuts the site median €3.97, while the monthly plan at €2.49 keeps entry low.
Offer9.29.5HigherThe plan bundles private dns, ad blocker and search with a 7 trial and a 30 money-back window.
Privacy9.1Higher8.7

Where they rank in our lists

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
RankingNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
VPNs2 of 23212 of 232
Privacy tools2 of 2817 of 281
Ad blockers and private DNS2 of 636 of 63

Every fact side by side

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
Pricing modelNot confirmedBudget
Legal entityNord SecuritySurfshark B.V.
HeadquartersLithuaniaNetherlands
Founded2012Lower2018
Support channelsHelp centre, ChatEmail, Chat, Help centreCovers more

VPN

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
Monthly price€14.99€2.49Lower
Long-term plan price€3.49€2.49Lower
Devices10Not confirmed
Server countries150Higher100
No-logs auditIndependent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the pageDeloitte 2025
FeaturesNo logs, Streaming, TravelCovers moreNo logs, Streaming
AudienceNot confirmedBusiness
Renewal price€139.08 to €269.88Not confirmed
Money-back period30 days30 days
FeaturesKill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers moreKill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop
OwnerNord SecurityNord Security
Longest plan (months)27 months27 months

Antivirus

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
First-year price€65.88 to €103.08Not confirmed
Free versionNoNot confirmed
ExtrasVPN, Password managerNot confirmed

Identity protection

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
Insurance amountNot confirmed$1,000,000
Free trial lengthNot confirmed7 days

Data removal

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
Yearly priceNot confirmed€121.23
Countries coveredNot confirmedUnited States, United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland

Where each stands against the rest

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
FactNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfsharkMedian
Price from€14.99highest quarterNot 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

Pros

  • Servers in 100 countries, ranking 7 on coverage among 62 brands compared.
  • The no-logs policy is independently verified by Deloitte, with the current audit listed as Deloitte 2025.
  • A single subscription covers Windows, macOS and Linux.

Cons

  • There is no free plan, so the 7-day free trial, 3 devices is the only way to try Surfshark before paying.
  • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line for urgent problems.
  • Price-first readers have cheaper options: MEGA lists $1.67 and Sinew Software Systems lists $1.99 for a long-term plan.

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

Who it suits

  • Households covering several device types, with apps across Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Small teams priced for business, with 100 server countries and privacy extras of private dns, ad blocker and search in one subscription.
  • Readers who put audit evidence first, since the no-logs policy is verified by Deloitte and the current audit is Deloitte 2025.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers chasing the lowest long-term rate, where MEGA at $1.67 and Sinew Software Systems at $1.99 sit lower.
  • Buyers looking for antivirus rather than a network, where ESET Brasil is the comparison to read, with 40 to 70 server countries in its coverage.

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

Current offer

  • Bonus

    +3 EXTRA months, Save 85% on Surfshark Starter: Starter EUR 2.49/mo., sale price EUR 67.23 for the first 27 months (old price EUR 444.15)

    24-month plans, VAT may apply, 30-day money-back guarantee

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Free trial

    7-day free trial: 7 days free on 3 devices

    Available on all 12-month and 24-month plans; payment by credit card, Apple Pay or PayPal

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

NordVPN Threat Protection vs Surfshark
CountryNordVPN Threat ProtectionSurfshark
AfghanistanNoYes
Aland IslandsNoYes
AlbaniaNoYes
AlgeriaNoYes
American SamoaNoYes
AndorraNoYes
AngolaNoYes
AnguillaNoYes

8 of 250 countries where either is available.

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

What does Surfshark cost month to month and on a long commitment?+

Surfshark's monthly plan is listed at €2.49 and the yearly plan at €121.23. The longest plan runs 27 months, which brings the monthly rate to €2.49, below the site median for long-term plans, €3.97. A 30 money-back window sits behind the longer commitments.

Is there a free plan, or only a trial?+

The free plan is no, so nothing runs indefinitely at no cost. What is offered is a 7 trial, and the stated free plan limits read 7-day free trial, 3 devices. After that trial ends, the 30 money-back window is the route to a full refund if the service does not fit your setup.

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