Surfshark Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Surfshark
Private Internet Access
Overall Score
8.8
8.3
Security
9.0
9.0
Speed
8.8
8.0
Features
9.0
8.5
Pricing/Value
9.5
8.5
Ease of Use
8.5
7.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Surfshark
Private Internet Access
Starting Price
$2.49/mo
$2.19/mo
Pricing Model
Subscription
Subscription
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Surfshark
Families and users with many devices who want great value
Surfshark offers the best value in the VPN market with unlimited connections and solid features at budget prices, making it ideal for households with multiple devices to protect.
Strengths
- Unlimited simultaneous device connections
- Excellent value with budget-friendly pricing
- CleanWeb feature blocks ads, trackers, and malware
- MultiHop feature routes through multiple countries
Limitations
- Speeds can be inconsistent on some servers
- Smaller server network than top competitors
- Kill switch occasionally fails to engage
When to Choose Private Internet Access
Privacy purists and tech-savvy users who want proven no-logs protection
Private Internet Access offers court-proven privacy with unlimited connections and open-source transparency, though its US jurisdiction and dated interface may concern some users.
Strengths
- Proven no-logs policy verified in court cases
- Unlimited device connections
- Open-source apps for transparency
- Highly configurable with advanced settings
Limitations
- US-based company (Five Eyes jurisdiction)
- Interface is less polished than competitors
- Streaming support is inconsistent
