Surfshark Reviews 29,661

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, patience, and efficiency, often highlighting exceptional interactions with customer service agents. Many people appreciate the quick and effective solutions provided, noting that the support team is readily available and professional. The user experience is frequently described as smooth and easy, with consumers valuing the overall reliability and the comprehensive nature of the services offered, including unlimited simultaneous connections. However, some customers also noted issues with the service itself, reporting that the VPN occasionally failed to work, slowed down their computers, or disconnected frequently. A few people expressed dissatisfaction with the subscription process and refund policy, mentioning difficulties with cancellations and feeling that their concerns were not adequately addressed.

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Customer service

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Service

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User experience

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The AI agent was helpful to a point it then passed me to a LIVE agent (Martin Thomas) who help me solve the issue. While i understand the need for confirmation of subscription details that part of... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

High valued service and cost effective. But in the previous version that had some bugs. It couldn’t automatically update to new version. VPN service couldn’t work. Uninstall and reinstall have to be c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuinely the nicest interaction I’ve had with customer service EVERRRR. Was quick to be understanding and solve my issue immediately and although I had no doubt I’d be with Surfshark for a while, th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem was found out fast and efficiently solved. Very capable Helper. The human touch is always better. The help i recieved was intuitive and awsome. ai tends to go around in circles until you get a... See more


Company details

  1. VPN Service
  2. Software company
  3. Software Vendor

About Surfshark

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Online security made easy

Surfshark is a cybersecurity company that develops online privacy and security solutions for everyone. Surfshark offers an all-round online security suite, the ultimate value solution for online safety.

The suite includes various tools, such as a VPN with an integrated ad blocker, user-friendly Antivirus, personal data masking tool Alternative ID, data leak detection system Alert, and private search tool Search.

Surfshark’s no-logs policy is regularly audited by Deloitte.

In 2024, Surfshark was recognized as Tech Advisor Editors’ Choice for speed, performance, unlimited devices, global server selection, and user-friendliness. That same year, TechRadar recommended Surfshark as a high-speed, high-value security solution. In addition to that, Surfshark is one of the Financial Times Top 1000 Fastest Growing European Companies in 2024 and 2025.

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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Surfshark enabled auto-renewal without…

Surfshark enabled auto-renewal without my clear consent and claims they notified me via updated terms I never saw. I was charged an excessive amount for a plan I did not knowingly upgrade to. When I requested a refund, it was denied. I rarely use the service, and the pricing is not justified for my usage. Proceed with caution.

25 April 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi Mark. Auto-renewal is enabled by default to ensure your VPN protection isn't interrupted. However, you can always find the renewal date and price in the subscription tab of Surfshark's web app, and cancel it with just a few easy steps. If you subscribed via Google Play or the Apple App Store, you'll need to cancel directly through them. Once auto-renewal is canceled, no further charges should take place.

Additionally, we send a reminder email one month in advance for long-term plans, giving users plenty of time to make any necessary changes. For further assistance, please get in touch with our team at support@surfshark.com or via live chat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have surfshark subscription from KEVIN

I have surfshark subscription from last 2 years and it was coming to end soon . I reached out to the live agent KEVIN really went above and beyond to give me the best deal that I could not decline . I am really happy with the service. Kevin you are the best !

24 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem was found out fast and…

Problem was found out fast and efficiently solved. Very capable Helper. The human touch is always better. The help i recieved was intuitive and awsome. ai tends to go around in circles until you get a human anyways.

24 April 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible software

Terrible software. When my Surfshark is operating my printer won;t work, the location changes many times --on its own--to the location I am presently located. Of course if I went to go into my financials I am not alowed to if Surfshark is functioning. It slows my computer down and takes forever to load. Not worth the money

24 April 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hello, Kent, thank you for sharing your experience - we're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. We would like to further investigate what could be causing this and look into what we can do to help improve your experience. Please get in touch with our customer support team by joining live-chat on our website here: https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us#open-chat

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Live Agent response

The live agent chat on Surfshark was very precise and efficient. The issue was resolved in seconds.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi there, thanks for sharing your positive experience with Surfshark! We're thrilled to hear that our live agent was able to resolve your issue so quickly and efficiently. If you ever need any more help, feel free to reach out to support@surfshark.com anytime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Excellent Service
I did had very bad experience when dealing with chatroom answering by AI in other company so I was very happy for the your AI assistance is very smart and helpful.
He is not only able to answer my questions with explanation which make sense, he then connected me to the real CS in a minute as he couldn't answer.
It is very impressive that very smooth conversation and my problem solved just within 10 mins.

24 April 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service and easy to use

Good service and easy to use. everything is working smoothly.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi there! We're glad to hear you're enjoying Surfshark and that everything is working smoothly. It's great to know you find the service easy to use. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at support@surfshark.com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Surfshark is crap

Surfshark is crap. I cannot use it to watch the Amazon Prime video platform. Nothing will play with it turned on. I cannot use it when overseas. Error messages turn it off. Why am I paying for a service that doesn't work? Because I tried to cancel it a week before my account expired and found out they had already auto debited my credit card. They refused to refund me saying there was an end date different to the account suspension date which they'd buried in the contract so now I have another year of no service. This is how they manipulate people to use their useless VPN. Don't start an account with them and if you have one now, get out of auto debit before they steal your money and call it their right. NOTE: In response to their reply below 1. It is likely illegal to force me to auto debit and just one of their shady tactics to get money from me. There is a class action suit in the US addressing this 2. I absolutely DID NOT receive an email indicating my subscription was about to expire - this is gaslighting - yet another tactic to get money 3. This end date they hide behind was never indicted UPFRONT. It is buried pages into the contract and who but they know that an end date is different from a subscription ending date? By now they've paid off their lawyers (from all of us who've had money taken from our credit cards) for getting that one worded so they can grab more money. Now they're just raking in angry powerless paying subscribers with their shady business practices. SHAME ON SURFSHARK and all their employees

22 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Surfshark

Hi Karen, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Auto-renewal is enabled by default to ensure your VPN protection isn't interrupted. However, you can always find the renewal date and price in the subscription tab of Surfshark's web app, and cancel it with just a few easy steps. If you subscribed via Google Play or the Apple App Store, you'll need to cancel directly through them. Once auto-renewal is canceled, no further charges should take place.

Additionally, we send a reminder email one month in advance for long-term plans, giving users plenty of time to make any necessary changes.

As for streaming, you should be able to access streaming services while connected to the VPN, as long as you abide by their terms and conditions. If you do, but still encounter issues, please contact us at miles@surfshark.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surf shark is great

Surf shark is great. I've never had a problem with it. They let you know which add-ons are available but they never pressure you to get one. The add-ons are great but I like to keep things simple. I always feel like I'm getting what I paid for.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review

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