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NordVPN

9.5/10

Fastest mainstream VPN with Threat Protection

Highest ProductsVerdict Score™ among the 2 products selected. Best for: Most users.

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Attribute	NordVPN	Surfshark
Score	9.5/10	9/10
Rating	4.8	4.6
Price	$3.39/mo	$2.19/mo
Free trial	30-day money-back	30-day money-back
Best for	Most users	Families & multi-device
Top features	6,300+ servers / 111 countries NordLynx (WireGuard) protocol Threat Protection malware blocker Meshnet & dedicated IP	Unlimited devices 3,200+ servers / 100 countries CleanWeb ad blocker Bypasser split-tunneling
Pros	Fastest WireGuard speeds in 2026 tests Audited no-logs (PwC 2024) Strong streaming unblocking	Cheapest premium VPN Unlimited simultaneous devices Solid speeds on WireGuard
Cons	Higher renewal pricing macOS app slightly behind Windows	Renewal jumps to ~$60/yr Smaller server count vs Nord
Best use case	Streaming, Privacy, Travel	Family sharing, Multi-device households
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