Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Privacy Bee vs Surfshark
Surfshark
Higher score in this comparison
Privacy Bee
Where Privacy Bee and Surfshark differ
| Compare | Privacy BeeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SurfsharkReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $96 to $804 | €121.23 |
| Data brokers covered | 1,133 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | Not confirmed | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland |
| Removal frequency | Automatic continuous 24/7/365 monitoring; expedited within 24 hrs on Signature | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
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Key differences
- Surfshark scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Support channels: only Privacy Bee offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Surfshark offers Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Surfshark: 2018 vs 2020.
- Surfshark is available in 249 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Privacy Bee offers Free.
Our verdict on each
Privacy Bee
Privacy Bee suits US readers who want the broadest data broker coverage on the shortlist and a free account to start from, even though yearly fees sit above the group median. Coverage runs to 1,133 brokers, and the free plan makes first contact cost nothing.
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.
Score breakdown
| Area | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Monthly fees run $8 to $67 and yearly fees run $96 to $804; it ranks 7 of 23 on yearly price. | 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. |
| Offer | 9.7HigherA free plan, a free scan, free accounts with no credit card and unlimited free monitoring, plus 1,133 brokers covered. | 9.5The plan bundles private dns, ad blocker and search with a 7 trial and a 30 money-back window. |
| Privacy | 8.5 | 8.7Higher |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Surfshark: 249.
How they place
| Ranking | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Identity theft protection | 40 of 117 | 7 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 75 of 281 | 7 of 281 |
| Data removal services | 13 of 41 | 2 of 41 |
What we checked
Privacy Bee
- privacybee.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Surfshark
- surfshark.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Budget |
| Legal entity | Privacy Bee, LLC | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Free plan limits | Free scan and free account, no credit card; unlimited free monitoring | 7-day free trial, 3 devices |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Routers |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Dausos |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | No-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network |
| Jurisdiction | US | NL |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Not confirmed | Private dns, Ad blocker, Search |
Identity protection
| Fact | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $8 to $67 | €2.49 |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Privacy Bee | Surfshark | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data brokers covered | 1,133highest quarter | Not confirmed | 425 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 22 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Privacy Bee
Pros
- Covers 1,133 data brokers, more than DeleteMe at 969
- Free plan with a free scan, a free account, no credit card and unlimited free monitoring
- Monitoring runs automatically and continuously, with expedited removals within a day on Signature
Cons
- Yearly fees run $96 to $804, above EasyOptOuts at $19.99 and the €104.36 median for the group
- Entry monthly fees start at $8, above the €6.95 entry floor of the group
- Open source: no, so the service cannot be inspected directly
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
Privacy Bee
Who it suits
- US readers who want the widest data broker coverage of the brands compared here
- People who want to see what a free scan finds before paying anything
- Households that want removal monitoring to keep running rather than a one-off purge
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first readers, who will find EasyOptOuts cheaper at $19.99 yearly
- Readers who want a broader privacy bundle instead, since Surfshark lists €121.23 yearly
- Anyone who needs open source software, which Privacy Bee is not
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
Privacy Bee
Current offer
Discount code
62% off annual licenses: 62% off
Code FLASH62 applied at checkout; 62% off applies to annual licenses only
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
| Country | Privacy Bee | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | Yes |
| Aland Islands | No | Yes |
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| American Samoa | No | Yes |
| Andorra | No | Yes |
| Angola | No | Yes |
| Anguilla | No | Yes |
8 of 250 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Privacy Bee
How much does Privacy Bee cost at entry and on renewal?+
Entry fees start at $8, monthly fees run $8 to $67 and yearly fees run $96 to $804. Those ranges span the tiers, so the plan name matters: the cheapest tier sits at the bottom of each range. Yearly pricing sits well above the €104.36 median for the group, so a longer commitment costs more here than the group average.
What does the free plan actually include?+
The free plan covers a free scan, a free account with no credit card needed, and unlimited free monitoring. You can check what is found against your details and keep watching it without paying, rather than receiving a single report. Paid tiers start at $8 once you decide the results justify an upgrade.
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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