Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, Chromebook, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Apple TV, Fire TV, routers | Average download speed reduction: 5.4 percent | Server locations: 141 out of 100 countries | Notable features: Dynamic MultiHop, Everlink, IP rotator, unlimited simultaneous connections, CleanWeb, NoBorders mode | Best price: $53.73 for 28 months

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Speed ​​is the best thing about Surfshark. In my most recent tests, it maintained the fastest download speeds of any VPN, along with excellent upload speeds (latencies are also good, but much closer to home). It also has an extensive set of features, including split tunneling on all platforms, the new Everlink technology that restores dropped connections almost instantly and the highly capable CleanWeb and CleanWeb 2.0 ad blockers.

Surfshark also has more server locations, although not as many as ExpressVPN. It has at least one physical server on every continent. When setting up double-hop connections for added security, you can choose your own pair of servers and optimize speed.

Surfshark’s excellent free trial is activated from its website, not its mobile app. If you look at 12 month or 24 month plans on surfshark.comyou will see that each plan has a button labeled Start the free trial. Click that button and provide a payment method. For seven days, you can use Surfshark on three devices simultaneously, including mobile devices and smart TVs. Just make sure to cancel if you don’t want to pay, or you’ll be billed for at least a year.