NordVPN Vs. Surfshark (2024 Comparison) – Forbes Advisor INDIA

NordVPN and Surfshark are two of the most popular VPNs on the market, and they both share the same parent company. The two platforms offer reliable and encrypted internet access and both ranked as one of our best VPN overall. Read on to learn more about how these two VPNs compare from a price, security and features perspective, so you can decide which is best for your needs.

NordVPN vs. Surfshark: At a Glance

NordVPN and Surfshark are two solid options when it comes to a reliable VPN that won’t slow down your internet connection. For the annual plan, both companies charge a similar price—around INR 4,845. However, there are a few differences to be aware of when choosing between the two. While Surfshark allows you to connect to an unlimited number of devices, NordVPN caps the number of devices at six. Both VPNs are compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, Mac and Linux, but NordVPN is compatible with Android TV, while Surfshark is compatible with Fire TV.

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NordVPN

Compatibility

Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android TV

Maximum number of devices

Compatibility

Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android TV

Maximum number of devices

Why We Picked It

NordVPN is easy to install and available both to businesses and individuals. The company makes use of thousands of servers internationally to ensure high-speed encrypted internet access. NordVPN offers month-by-month plans as well as annual and two-year plans with steep discounts.

Read more: NordVPN Review

Pros & Cons

• A high number of servers (5,000+)
• Dedicated IP (DIP) add-on available
• 24/7 support

• More expensive than other VPNs
• Fewer server connections than competitors
• Cost for dedicated IP is higher than some competitors

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Surfshark

Compatibility

Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, FireTV

Maximum number of devices

Compatibility

Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, FireTV

Maximum number of devices

Why We Picked It

Surfshark is a popular VPN. It has over 3,200 servers in over 65 locations. Surfshark allows you to connect the VPN to an unlimited number of devices. Surfshark offers a month-by-month plan, a six-month plan and a two-year plan. The company also provides a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Read more: Surfshark Review

Pros & Cons

• Offers split tunneling and multi-hop features
• Unlimited simultaneously connected devices
• 30-day money-back guarantee

• More expensive than other VPNs
• No dedicated IP address add-on

How NordVPN and Surfshark Stack Up

Both of these VPNs cost about the same for the annual and monthly plans. However, Surfshark offers a better rate on their two-year plan which comes out to around INR 181 per month (billed at around INR 4,906). On the other hand, NordVPN charges $3.29 per month for the two-year plan (a one-time charge of around INR 6,486).

Both companies offer the same encryption, a 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If you want the option to use a dedicated IP, you will be better suited with NordVPN, as Surfshark does not offer this feature. However, Surfshark is more compatible with users with many devices, as the service enables an unlimited number of devices to use the VPN. NordVPN, on the other hand, is capped at six devices, still a considerable amount depending on your specific needs.

NordVPN and Surfshark both have a similar number of server locations: around 60. However, NordVPN has more servers (5,000+) compared with Surfshark’s 3,200+. If you’re planning to connect your VPN to specific locations, you can look up which location each company’s servers are connected to online.

Additional Features

NordVPN dedicated IP allows you to access IP-restricted networks while still maintaining your privacy. The dedicated IP costs around INR 478 extra per month (or around INR 5,747 per year).

NordVPN also offers NordLayer, which provides internet privacy for companies and businesses. NordLayer makes it easy to manage and maintain the privacy of all the account members of your team. For an additional cost, NordVPN also offers a password manager called NordPass and NordLocker, a feature that gives you the ability to encrypt your files on your computer or cloud.

Both NordVPN and Surfshark come with a bypasser feature that makes it easy to whitelist the websites you need to access and are not able to with a VPN (an online bank, for example). This feature means you don’t have to keep connecting and disconnecting your VPN every time you want to check your bank account’s balance.

NordVPN and Surfshark both come with a kill switch, which automatically disconnects your internet connection when your device is not connected to the VPN, ensuring your privacy is not compromised. For an extra layer of security, and to ensure there is truly no way for your internet IP address to be exposed, NordVPN and Shurfshark also come with the option of configuring your VPN directly onto your router. This will ensure an automatic connection to your VPN when you use your router so that you do not have to connect to your VPN every time you go online. To set this up, you’ll want to first ensure your router is compatible with either company or install a third-party firmware to allow for the setup. You can follow the instructions for Surfshark here or NordVPN here.

Bottom Line

Both NordVPN and Surfshark are competitive options that ranked on our list of top 10 VPNs. Both VPNs cost about the same price for the annual plan, but if you’re interested in a two-year commitment, Surfshark’s offering will save you around INR 2,463.

If you want a VPN you can use on unlimited devices, choose Surfshark. If you need a dedicated IP for your company or personal use, choose NordVPN. If you’re interested in using a VPN for your company or team, choose NordVPN, as NordLayers will allow you to protect the privacy of each team member’s account and internet access.