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Switching from Windscribe to Surfshark

Moving from Windscribe to Surfshark saves about $42.72 a year. You gain 1 features, lose 1 and keep 10. See the cost difference and how to move.

Yearly cost difference
Save $42.72
$5.75/mo → $2.19/mo
Features you gain
+1
and keep 10
Features you lose
−1
30-day money-back guarantee

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You gain with Surfshark

  • Audited No-Logs Policy

You lose from Windscribe

  • Free plan

Side by side

FeatureWindscribeSurfshark
Price / month$5.75$2.19
Free option✓—
Open source——
DevicesUnlimitedUnlimited
Based inCanadaNetherlands
Ad & Tracker Blocker✓✓
Dedicated IP✓✓
Kill Switch✓✓
Multi-Hop✓✓
Split Tunneling✓✓
Streaming Unblocking✓✓
Torrenting / P2P✓✓
Unlimited Devices✓✓
WireGuard✓✓
Mobile app✓✓
Audited No-Logs Policy—✓

How to switch from Windscribe to Surfshark

  1. Create your Surfshark account – you have 30 days to request a refund.
  2. Install Surfshark on your devices (Android, Chrome, Fire TV Stick, Firefox, iOS, Linux) and sign in.
  3. Turn on the kill switch and connect to a nearby server, then run a DNS/IP leak test.
  4. Cancel Windscribe auto-renewal before your next billing date.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Surfshark cheaper than Windscribe?

Yes. On best-value plans, Surfshark costs about $42.72 less per year ($2.19 vs $5.75 per month).

Should I switch from Windscribe to Surfshark?

Switching gives you 1 tracked features Windscribe lacks, costs you 1, and keeps 10 the same. If the features you lose don't matter to you and you want to save money, it can be worth it.

What does Surfshark have that Windscribe doesn't?

Audited No-Logs Policy.

What would I lose by switching to Surfshark?

Free plan.

Which features do Windscribe and Surfshark share?

Ad & Tracker Blocker, Dedicated IP, Kill Switch, Multi-Hop, Split Tunneling, Streaming Unblocking, Torrenting / P2P, Unlimited Devices, WireGuard, Mobile app.

Do they work on the same devices?

Yes. Both support Android, Chrome, Fire TV Stick, Firefox, iOS, Linux, macOS, Routers, Windows.

Does either have a free plan?

Windscribe: yes. Surfshark: no.

Where are the two companies based?

Windscribe is based in Canada; Surfshark is based in Netherlands.

How many devices does each allow?

Windscribe: Unlimited. Surfshark: Unlimited.

Can I try Surfshark risk-free?

Surfshark offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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