NordVPN vs Surfshark
Last updated 1 September 2025. We pit NordVPN against Surfshark across speed, streaming, security, price and ease of use.
NordVPN
4.9NordVPN is our top pick for UK users in 2025. It pairs class-leading speeds with rock-solid security and unblocks every major UK streaming service we tested, all backed by an independently audited no-logs policy.
Read full NordVPN reviewSurfshark
4.7Surfshark offers the best value in the VPN world. You get premium features, strong UK streaming support and — uniquely — unlimited simultaneous connections, all for a couple of pounds a month.
Read full Surfshark reviewThe verdict
This is a close fight between our best overall VPN and our best-value pick. NordVPN edges it on raw speed and streaming consistency, making it the better choice if performance is your priority.
Surfshark, however, counters with unlimited simultaneous connections and a lower price — ideal for large households watching the pennies. If value and device count matter most, Surfshark is the smarter buy.
Our verdict: choose NordVPN for the best all-round experience, or Surfshark if you want premium features for the lowest possible price.
Overall winner: NordVPN
NordVPN: pros & cons
Pros
- Blazing-fast NordLynx (WireGuard) protocol
- Reliably unblocks BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK and Disney+
- Independently audited no-logs policy
- Threat Protection blocks ads, trackers and malware
Cons
- Monthly plan is pricey
- Desktop app interface takes getting used to
Surfshark: pros & cons
Pros
- Connect unlimited devices on one plan
- Among the cheapest premium VPNs
- CleanWeb blocks ads and trackers
- Great UK streaming support
Cons
- Speeds dip on some distant servers
- Cheapest price needs a long commitment