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Surfshark Price: Starter, One and One+ Plans Explained

As of October 2026, Surfshark costs from $2.49 a month for Surfshark Starter and Surfshark One, and $3.99 a month for Surfshark One+, on its longest plan. That plan is paid upfront: $67.23 for Starter or One and $107.73 for One+, covering the first 27 months.

Surfshark's pricing page is built around one long deal, labelled as a Black Friday deal when it was checked, with 3 extra months added to a 2 year plan. The monthly figures look tiny because they're the upfront price divided across 27 months. Here's what you'd pay, what renews, and what separates the three plans.

Surfshark prices

PlanMonthly equivalentPaid upfrontCovers
Surfshark Starter$2.49$67.23First 27 months
Surfshark One$2.49$67.23First 27 months
Surfshark One+$3.99$107.73First 27 months

Surfshark notes that VAT may apply and that pricing may vary with your currency, tax and any coupons. The page shows crossed out reference prices of $511.65 for Starter, $538.65 for One and $616.95 for One+ for the same period.

How Surfshark bills each plan length

Surfshark offers monthly, 1 year and 2 year subscriptions, and its FAQ says each is billed differently:

  • The monthly plan is billed every month, at a higher rate than the longer plans.
  • The 1 year plan is billed every 12 months.
  • The 2 year plan is billed once at the start, and then annually after it expires.

That last line is the one to remember. After the first term, the 2 year plan doesn't renew for another 2 years at the deal price. Surfshark says that on renewal you're charged the applicable renewal price, and it renews yearly from then on.

What's the difference between Starter, One and One+?

Starter is the VPN with Surfshark's core privacy tools. One and One+ add more security products on top. Surfshark lists features such as:

  • A double VPN that routes your traffic through two servers
  • An alternative email address that forwards to your inbox, to keep your real one private
  • Blocking of malware, phishing and unwanted sites across unlimited devices
  • Antivirus with scheduled scans, webcam protection and real time checks on downloads, on the upgraded plans
  • Alert, a data breach monitoring tool that warns you if details linked to your ID appear online
  • Identity theft coverage and data removal by Incogni, which Surfshark lists in its feature comparison

Surfshark's FAQ describes One and One+ as upgraded plans that add products like Antivirus and the Alert breach monitoring tool. If you only want a VPN, Starter is enough.

Unlimited devices, with one trial exception

Every Surfshark plan allows unlimited simultaneous device connections, so one subscription can cover the whole household. Surfshark makes one exception: if you use a free trial, you can only use it on 3 devices until the trial ends. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV, across 4,500+ servers in 100 countries.

Unlimited connections matter more than they sound. Some VPNs cap your devices: ExpressVPN, for example, allows 10 to 14 depending on the plan, so a family with phones, tablets, laptops and a TV can run out of slots. With Surfshark, that's one bill however many devices you add.

The 30 day refund window

Surfshark offers a 30 day guarantee: if you decide it isn't for you, you can ask for a refund within 30 days of signing up. That makes the first month your real test period, so check speeds on the devices you use most before the window closes.

Which Surfshark plan to choose

If you want...ChooseWhy
A VPN for every device at homeStarterUnlimited connections at the lowest upfront price
A VPN plus antivirus and breach alertsOneIt adds Surfshark's security products at the same deal price as Starter on this offer
The full suite, including the extra identity toolsOne+It's the top plan, at $107.73 for the first 27 months

On the offer that was live when this was checked, Starter and One had the same $67.23 upfront price, so if you'd use antivirus at all, One costs nothing extra for the first term. That may change when the deal ends, so check both before you buy.

How to buy Surfshark without overpaying

  1. Choose Starter unless you'll use antivirus or breach alerts.
  2. Pay attention to the upfront total, not the monthly figure.
  3. Note the date your first term ends, because the plan then renews yearly at the renewal price.
  4. Test it on every device in your home within 30 days.
  5. If you already pay for antivirus, don't double up with One or One+.

Comparing VPNs? There's a head to head on Surfshark vs NordVPN, and a closer look at whether Surfshark is safe, including its audits and limits.

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My verdict

Surfshark Starter at $67.23 for 27 months is a low cost way to put a VPN on every device in your home, and the unlimited connections are its real advantage. Only pay for One or One+ if you'd otherwise buy antivirus or breach monitoring. And mark the renewal date, because the deal price doesn't carry into the renewal.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Surfshark?

As of October 2026, Surfshark Starter and One cost from $2.49 a month and One+ from $3.99 a month on the longest plan, paid upfront for the first 27 months.

How much does Surfshark charge upfront?

Surfshark shows $67.23 for Starter or One and $107.73 for One+, covering the first 27 months.

Does Surfshark have a monthly plan?

Yes. Surfshark offers monthly, 1 year and 2 year subscriptions, and the monthly plan costs more per month.

How many devices can I use with Surfshark?

Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous device connections, except during a free trial, which is limited to 3 devices.

How does the Surfshark 2 year plan renew?

Surfshark says the 2 year plan is billed once at the start and then annually after it expires, at the applicable renewal price.

Which devices does Surfshark work on?

Surfshark says it works with the newest Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV devices.

Does Surfshark charge VAT?

Surfshark notes that VAT may apply and that pricing may vary depending on your currency, tax and coupons.

Does Surfshark offer refunds?

Yes. Surfshark says you can ask for a refund within 30 days of signing up.

Published and maintained by the Lilach Bullock team, covering marketing, AI and business growth.
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