Can’t see the forest for the trees? We explain the differences between all Surfshark subscriptions.
VPN services like Surfshark often offer different subscriptions, which can sometimes make it difficult to make a choice. You don’t want to pay for features you won’t use, or choose a subscription that lacks a certain feature.
Here we explain the differences between Surfshark’s plans and help you make the right choice.
Starter, One of One+?
Surfshark offers 3 different subscription types: Starter, One, and One+. Each type offers a few more features than the previous one, but do you really need all those features?
The prices of the subscriptions decrease according to the duration of your subscription. If you choose a 2-year subscription, you will be cheaper than with the monthly subscription.
Surfshark Starter
Surfshark Starter is Surfshark’s basic plan, and as the name suggests, it’s ideal for beginners. Surfshark Starter only offers the essential features to improve your privacy and online security: VPN and Alternative ID.
A VPN changes your IP address and hides your location. This way you can visit websites without worry and no one can watch you. Without a VPN, your ISP can see exactly which websites you visit, even if you surf incognito.
In addition, a VPN also allows you to visit websites that are normally not available in Belgium or the Netherlands. This is because a VPN routes your internet traffic through a server in another country, making it appear as if you are connecting from that country. This allows you to access geo-blocked content, such as news websites, or social media that are only available in certain regions and even larger libraries on streaming services such as Netflix.
Surfshark offers over 3200 servers in over 100 countries. You can use the VPN on all your devices, and even connect simultaneously. Surfshark’s VPN also offers an ad blocker and cookie blocker.
In addition to the VPN, Alternative ID is also included with Surfshark Starter. With Alternative ID, you can generate a fake email address and personal information. You can use this for websites you don’t trust, and you can also prevent yourself from getting scammed or getting all kinds of spam emails in your inbox.
Surfshark One
With a Surfshark One subscription, you get everything from the Starter plan, plus additional features like Antivirus, Alert, and Search.
Surfshark Antivirus does what its name suggests: it is an antivirus software that continuously scans and protects your devices from viruses, malware, and spyware. In addition, Antivirus also lets you control which apps have access to your webcam and which don’t.
Surfshark Alert notifies you if any of your email addresses, passwords, IDs or credit card details are leaked online, so you know exactly when it’s time to take extra security measures
Surfshark Search is Surfshark’s search engine. With this search engine, you will not see any ads and you will get results in the region of your choice. The organic search results are also not influenced by previous searches.
Surfshark One+
Surfshark One+ is the most comprehensive Surfshark subscription. You get everything from Surfshark Starter and Surfshark One, plus an extra feature: Surfshark Incogni.
With Surfshark Incogni, it’s easier than ever to have your data removed from a database. Incogni will contact the data brokers on your behalf and request that they remove your personal data.
If you had to do all this yourself, it would take you an extremely long time. Incogni not only saves you time, but also the hassle of searching through countless websites. Moreover, you are also assured that your data is deleted consistently and effectively, adding an extra layer of security and privacy to your online presence.
So, which subscription is right for you?
The subscription type you choose will largely depend on your specific needs.
If you are just looking for an affordable and powerful VPN service, look no further than Surfshark Starter. This package is also the cheapest subscription and will be more than sufficient for most. Surfshark Starter is available from just €2.19 per month.
If you want other security features besides a VPN service, Surfshark One, or even Surfshark One+, is the best choice. Be aware that Surfshark One+ is quite a bit more expensive than Surfshark One. Surfshark One starts at €2.69 per month, while Surfshark One+ will cost you at least €4.29 per month.
This article was written by one of our partners and falls outside the responsibility of the editors.
