Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Privacy Badger vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Privacy Badger
Higher score in this comparison
Where Privacy Badger and Surfshark One (Antivirus) differ
| Compare | Privacy BadgerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Surfshark One (Antivirus)ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Free plan limits | No usage limits and no paid tiers; free for all users, funded by donations | 7-day free trial, 3 devices |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave, Firefox for Android, Edge for Android | Windows, MacOS, Android |
| Logging policy | No browsing data collected or shared; data is only sent if the user chooses to file a broken site report | No-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network |
| Jurisdiction | US | NL |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Private dns, Ad blocker, Search |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Doh |
| Open source | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Privacy Badger scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.5.
- Free plan: only Privacy Badger.
- Platforms: only Privacy Badger offers Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge.
- Platforms: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Windows, MacOS, Android.
- Support channels: only Privacy Badger offers Community.
- Support channels: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Privacy Badger: 2014 vs 2018.
- Pricing model: only Privacy Badger offers Free.
- Pricing model: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Budget.
- Privacy tool type: only Privacy Badger offers Browser.
Our verdict on each
Privacy Badger
Privacy Badger is a browser extension created by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It algorithmically blocks trackers, receives periodic learning updates from Badger Sett by default, can replace blocked social or media widgets with click-to-activate placeholders and sends the Global Privacy Control signal.
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 | Privacy Badger | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Higher | 8.4 |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered. |
| Privacy | 9.1Higher | 8.1 |
Where these facts come from
Privacy Badger
- privacybadger.org: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- eff.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
- surfshark.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Privacy Badger | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 74 of 281 | 9 of 281 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 25 of 63 | 8 of 63 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 15 of 55 | 5 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Privacy Badger | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | Electronic Frontier Foundation | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2014Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Identity protection
| Fact | Privacy Badger | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | €2.49 |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Pros and cons
Privacy Badger
Pros
- Privacy Badger uses an algorithmic tracker-blocking approach.
- It can replace blocked widgets with click-to-activate placeholders and sends a Global Privacy Control signal.
Cons
- Periodic tracker-learning updates from Badger Sett are enabled by default.
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
Privacy Badger
Who it suits
- Users seeking a browser extension with tracker controls and Global Privacy Control signaling.
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
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
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.
How many devices can one subscription cover?+
The plan covers 5 devices, which suits a small household or a couple of laptops and a phone. The group median is 7 and the widest cover in the group is 50, so this plan sits in the middle rather than at the top. Larger homes may need a bigger tier.
Which platforms does the antivirus run on?+
The antivirus runs on Windows, macOS and Android, so coverage spans desktop and mobile within that set. Apple devices outside it, such as iOS or iPadOS, fall outside this plan. Readers who would rather have protection sitting inside the operating system can weigh the alternative built for that instead.
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