{"id":"cmrdx76dz00x79xmcjd1jhd8u","slug":"protonvpn-vs-surfshark))","title":"ProtonVPN vs Surfshark","shortAnswer":"ProtonVPN offers stronger privacy fundamentals with Swiss jurisdiction and transparent no-logs audits, while Surfshark provides better value with unlimited simultaneous connections and lower pricing ($2.19/month vs $9.99/month at renewal).","keyDifferences":[{"label":"Monthly Price (Renewal)","winner":"b","entityAValue":"$9.99","entityBValue":"$2.19"},{"label":"Simultaneous Connections","winner":"b","entityAValue":"10 devices","entityBValue":"Unlimited"},{"label":"Server Network","winner":"b","entityAValue":"3,400+ servers in 91 countries","entityBValue":"3,200+ servers in 100 countries"},{"label":"Jurisdiction","winner":"tie","entityAValue":"Switzerland (strong privacy law)","entityBValue":"British Virgin Islands (strong privacy law)"},{"label":"Kill Switch","winner":"tie","entityAValue":"Yes (Secure Core)","entityBValue":"Yes (CleanWeb)"},{"label":"Free Trial","winner":"tie","entityAValue":"30-day money-back guarantee","entityBValue":"30-day money-back guarantee"},{"label":"Speed Performance (Average)","winner":"b","entityAValue":"87 Mbps (measured)","entityBValue":"92 Mbps (measured)"}],"verdict":"Choose ProtonVPN if you prioritize privacy transparency, Swiss jurisdiction oversight, and integrated email/storage services with your VPN. Choose Surfshark if you need unlimited device connections, broader server coverage, faster speeds, and maximum value at a significantly lower price point.","category":"software","entities":[{"id":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","slug":"protonvpn","name":"ProtonVPN","shortDesc":"Swiss-based VPN with strong privacy audits and integrated Proton Mail ecosystem","imageUrl":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Protonvpn-gui_screenshot.png/330px-Protonvpn-gui_screenshot.png","entityType":"software","position":0,"pros":["Swiss jurisdiction with strict data protection laws","Publicly audited no-logs policy by independent third parties","Secure Core routing through multiple countries","Integrated with ProtonMail and Proton Drive ecosystem","Free tier available with 1 server connection"],"cons":["Only 10 simultaneous connections (expensive for families/teams)","Significantly higher renewal pricing at $9.99/month"],"bestFor":"Privacy-conscious users who value transparency, those already using ProtonMail, and individuals prioritizing jurisdictional oversight"},{"id":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","slug":"surfshark","name":"Surfshark","shortDesc":"Budget-friendly VPN with unlimited connections and expansive server network","imageUrl":null,"entityType":"software","position":1,"pros":["Unlimited simultaneous device connections","Lowest market price at $2.19/month on long-term plans","3,200+ servers across 100 countries (broader coverage)","CleanWeb feature blocks ads, malware, and phishing","Fastest measured speeds at 92 Mbps average"],"cons":["British Virgin Islands jurisdiction (less scrutinized than Swiss law)","Fewer independent security audits compared to ProtonVPN"],"bestFor":"Budget-conscious users, families needing multiple connections, streamers requiring fast speeds, and anyone prioritizing value"}],"attributes":[{"id":"cmnicmfug00clfzcm2rty3msz","slug":"global-server-count","name":"Global Server Count","unit":"servers","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"3,500+","valueNumber":3500,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+ servers","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false}]},{"id":"cmnicmfur00crfzcm1k5z9psd","slug":"annual-subscription-cost-best-plan-","name":"Annual Subscription Cost (Best Plan)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$99.99 (Plus)","valueNumber":99.99,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicmfv700cxfzcmvn6407f5","slug":"download-speed-performance-impact","name":"Download Speed Performance Impact","unit":"% decrease from baseline","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"8-12% decrease","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicmfvj00d3fzcm19e4uufd","slug":"us-streaming-platforms-supported","name":"US Streaming Platforms Supported","unit":"platforms","category":"Streaming Support","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"1 (Netflix only)","valueNumber":1,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicmfvv00d9fzcm7rvm4u45","slug":"free-trial-or-free-plan","name":"Free Trial or Free Plan","unit":"monthly data","category":"Accessibility","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"100 MB/month free plan","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicmfw700dffzcmguzta64h","slug":"privacy-jurisdiction","name":"Privacy Jurisdiction","unit":null,"category":"Privacy & Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Switzerland (5 Eyes only)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicmfwj00dlfzcmbnqnkhtv","slug":"encryption-standards-offered","name":"Encryption Standards Offered","unit":"algorithms","category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"AES-256 + ChaCha20","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp71ze903c3v4d8g7gxis34","slug":"monthly-cost-basic-plan","name":"Monthly Cost (Basic Plan)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$4.99","valueNumber":4.99,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp71fpk03axv4d8qvpe1lwb","slug":"encryption-standard","name":"Encryption Standard","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"AES-256 and ChaCha20","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp722qb03ctv4d86zu463a9","slug":"audit-frequency","name":"Audit Frequency","unit":"years","category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Annual third-party audit","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp723g003czv4d8mqwv45a7","slug":"free-trial-available","name":"Free Trial Available","unit":null,"category":"Features","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Yes (free tier)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp7245q03d5v4d8fa3iafoa","slug":"open-source-code","name":"Open Source Code","unit":"percentage","category":"Transparency","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Partial (apps only)","valueNumber":60,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpi7acex01bfachd8y4w5hct","slug":"starting-monthly-price","name":"Starting Monthly Price","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$9.99/month (1-year)","valueNumber":9.99,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmppe4uvv02i9jmndu426oq88","slug":"free-version","name":"Free Version","unit":null,"category":"Pricing","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Available with unlimited data","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp7204103c9v4d8brhysx7m","slug":"server-count","name":"Server Count","unit":"servers","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"2,000+","valueNumber":2000,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmofhod440037g2gjbdqt7erl","slug":"countries-covered","name":"Countries Covered","unit":"count","category":"Data","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"68 countries","valueNumber":68,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpi7bnc501ejachdkedldl9d","slug":"average-download-speed","name":"Average Download Speed","unit":"Mbps","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"40+ Mbps","valueNumber":40,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp7220k03cnv4d8qkp6r1je","slug":"simultaneous-connections","name":"Simultaneous Connections","unit":"devices","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"10 connections (Pro)","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmppe4xpe02ivjmndky8qsi8o","slug":"multi-hop-encryption","name":"Multi-Hop Encryption","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Available (optimized)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmpp5pwp700etv4d83hynkuya","slug":"money-back-guarantee","name":"Money-Back Guarantee","unit":"days","category":"Policy","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"30 days","valueNumber":30,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqrcdny900et313f90t95phh","slug":"annual-plan-price","name":"Annual Plan Price","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$119.88","valueNumber":119.88,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$26.28","valueNumber":26.28,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmqrcdnyh00ez313fed9qondz","slug":"monthly-plan-price","name":"Monthly Plan Price","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$12.99/month","valueNumber":12.99,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqqd7wcg00e7nitauy5sj9l9","slug":"server-count","name":"Server Count","unit":"servers","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"3,400+","valueNumber":3400,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false}]},{"id":"cmqrcdnz500fh313f2myzjc7s","slug":"speed-loss-average-","name":"Speed Loss (Average)","unit":"percent","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"12-15%","valueNumber":13.5,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmgghs004vslg4gg2fzypw","slug":"encryption-standard","name":"Encryption Standard","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"AES-256 (IKEv2, OpenVPN, WireGuard)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"256-bit AES","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqrcdnzs00fz313ff5r2fxqk","slug":"log-retention-policy","name":"Log Retention Policy","unit":null,"category":"Privacy","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Strict no-logs, Swiss law compliance","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqqd7wcs00ednitabevs1gq6","slug":"country-coverage","name":"Country Coverage","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"91","valueNumber":91,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmniclaeg009vfzcmaidpjfru","slug":"kill-switch-feature","name":"Kill Switch Feature","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Yes, all platforms","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Yes, all platforms","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqr0ixs1006913j8k05vni33","slug":"latest-security-audit-year","name":"Latest Security Audit Year","unit":null,"category":"Trust","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"2023 (Securitum)","valueNumber":2023,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"2023 (Cure53)","valueNumber":2023,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqrce52q00hx313fejryizar","slug":"streaming-services-optimized","name":"Streaming Services Optimized","unit":"platforms","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Most major platforms","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"15+ optimized services","valueNumber":15,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqrcemeu00ip313fd7pys60n","slug":"monthly-pricing-annual-plan-","name":"Monthly Pricing (Annual Plan)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$9.99/month","valueNumber":9.99,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmor5a8a0000nmtjywn7fgrkw","slug":"average-download-speed","name":"Average Download Speed","unit":"Mbps","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"87 Mbps","valueNumber":87,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"92 Mbps","valueNumber":92,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmqrcemfw00jj313f3camcs5k","slug":"free-tier-data-allowance","name":"Free Tier Data Allowance","unit":"GB/month","category":"Pricing","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"10 GB/month","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqrcemg400jp313f3u90hjsu","slug":"code-openness","name":"Code Openness","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"100% open-source (audited)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqrcemgc00jv313fusiljzse","slug":"privacy-audit-certification","name":"Privacy Audit Certification","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Deloitte no-logs audit (2022)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmr1o4x7s0085n16ru5tyybue","slug":"total-server-locations","name":"Total Server Locations","unit":"number","category":"Network Coverage","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"2000+","valueNumber":2000,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmodmt9az00gvu0wjcnthg2m7","slug":"countries-covered","name":"Countries Covered","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"68 countries","valueNumber":68,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmnbmfxfy002rslg4ic1q9d4a","slug":"speed-retention-rate","name":"Speed Retention Rate","unit":"%","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"76%","valueNumber":76,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqo3fy1o0071a3tvjwvrbvy5","slug":"simultaneous-device-connections","name":"Simultaneous Device Connections","unit":"devices","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"10 devices","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Unlimited","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmfy420033slg4qh4acfo8","slug":"streaming-service-compatibility","name":"Streaming Service Compatibility","unit":"platforms","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"8+ (Netflix, BBC iPlayer, DAZN)","valueNumber":8,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmr1o4x9o009hn16rm5giro1q","slug":"jurisdiction","name":"Jurisdiction","unit":null,"category":"Privacy","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Switzerland (outside 5/9/14 Eyes)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqr5ljxa00wgaomrklxbnu2j","slug":"free-tier-monthly-data","name":"Free Tier Monthly Data","unit":"GB","category":"Free Option","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"10GB","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmgg5q004pslg4fc6o9htj","slug":"simultaneous-connections","name":"Simultaneous Connections","unit":"devices","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"10","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Unlimited","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmp18w7h5008fy53igis398gr","slug":"open-source-code","name":"Open Source Code","unit":null,"category":"Security & Transparency","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Yes (Cure53 audit 2023)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmorbo5oz000zx9mgjd21fxas","slug":"money-back-guarantee-period","name":"Money-Back Guarantee Period","unit":"days","category":"Customer Service","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"30 days","valueNumber":30,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"30 days","valueNumber":30,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmra2dnb000e52c1yf5dk8cjt","slug":"kill-switch-protection","name":"Kill Switch Protection","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Yes, always enabled","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Yes (automatic)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmraux1s000zxh415kpeuo9ol","slug":"monthly-price-standard-plan-","name":"Monthly Price (Standard Plan)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$9.99","valueNumber":9.99,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmraux1sa0103h415u9o3vljo","slug":"annual-price-lowest-tier-","name":"Annual Price (Lowest Tier)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$59.88","valueNumber":59.88,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$26.28","valueNumber":26.28,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmraux1si0109h415o0pya1v4","slug":"server-network-size","name":"Server Network Size","unit":"servers","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"1,900+ servers","valueNumber":1900,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmognla39001h91yz90ygfpfi","slug":"money-back-guarantee","name":"Money-Back Guarantee","unit":"days","category":"Customer Service","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"30 days","valueNumber":30,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"30 days","valueNumber":30,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqmhpyzp0010dz1rzxzf3h20","slug":"total-vpn-servers","name":"Total VPN Servers","unit":"servers","category":"Coverage","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"2500+","valueNumber":2500,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+ servers","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmp15mtza000bwxa3plhswyij","slug":"annual-subscription-cost","name":"Annual Subscription Cost","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$119.88/year","valueNumber":119.88,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$26.28","valueNumber":26.28,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmrciwm2l004p9ai245is5paf","slug":"average-download-speed-256-bit-aes-","name":"Average Download Speed (256-bit AES)","unit":"Mbps","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"200 Mbps","valueNumber":200,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrciwm3300519ai2fyc7e32n","slug":"independent-security-audits-last-3-years-","name":"Independent Security Audits (Last 3 Years)","unit":"audits","category":"Security","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"3 (Securitum, Cure53, 2021-2024)","valueNumber":3,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqwelpqg002r2hjvurffa34m","slug":"simultaneous-connections-per-account","name":"Simultaneous Connections Per Account","unit":"devices","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"10 devices","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrciwm3x005d9ai26tghkvpj","slug":"free-trial-free-tier","name":"Free Trial / Free Tier","unit":null,"category":"Pricing","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Free tier: 3 servers, 1 GB/month","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrduos1p00plqnulouu7ci01","slug":"monthly-cost-annual-billing-","name":"Monthly Cost (Annual Billing)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$4.99/month","valueNumber":4.99,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrduos1x00prqnulo6v8gsi8","slug":"free-tier-data-limit","name":"Free Tier Data Limit","unit":"GB per month","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Not available","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmfx3w002lslg4wumt5gwt","slug":"server-locations","name":"Server Locations","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"65 countries","valueNumber":65,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmrduos2y00qlqnulvcnb75t8","slug":"independent-no-logs-audit","name":"Independent No-Logs Audit","unit":"year","category":"Privacy","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"2021 (Securitum)","valueNumber":2021,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmokemsmn001by8wvvuttrl1e","slug":"annual-cost-12-months-","name":"Annual Cost (12 months)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$59.88","valueNumber":59.88,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmti3t01cxslg4u55bykfr","slug":"starting-monthly-price","name":"Starting Monthly Price","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"$9.99","valueNumber":9.99,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true}]},{"id":"cmotyzqiz002tt0cfx9zbtcip","slug":"free-tier-available","name":"Free Tier Available","unit":null,"category":"Features","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"Yes (1 device)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"No (30-day trial only)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmor5a8bi001hmtjyk5dr6666","slug":"independent-security-audits","name":"Independent Security Audits","unit":"audits","category":"Security","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnicmftu00cefzcm4ndnq56z","valueText":"4","valueNumber":4,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":true},{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"2","valueNumber":2,"valueBoolean":null,"winner":false}]},{"id":"cmnbmgf5l0047slg4k8udts2h","slug":"starting-monthly-price-2-year-plan-","name":"Starting Monthly Price (2-year plan)","unit":"USD/month","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.49","valueNumber":2.49,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmgftp004jslg46h20w5n6","slug":"connection-speed-rating","name":"Connection Speed Rating","unit":null,"category":"Performance","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Good","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmggts0051slg4k6869x1z","slug":"logging-policy","name":"Logging Policy","unit":null,"category":"Privacy","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Strict no-logs","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmgh5v0057slg4llz75ucl","slug":"dark-web-monitor","name":"Dark Web Monitor","unit":null,"category":"Security Features","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Not included","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmghhw005dslg446cg34vq","slug":"app-kill-switch-feature","name":"App Kill Switch Feature","unit":null,"category":"Security Features","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"No","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclac1008pfzcm0w5guojk","slug":"value-for-money-score","name":"Value for Money Score","unit":"/10","category":"Pricing & Value","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"8.9","valueNumber":8.9,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclace008vfzcm5n5gt6w4","slug":"global-server-coverage","name":"Global Server Coverage","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100 countries","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclacr0091fzcmv662nwvp","slug":"speed-performance-us-servers-","name":"Speed Performance (US Servers)","unit":"relative","category":"Performance","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Significantly faster with WireGuard","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicladj009dfzcmgu6k0ggy","slug":"netflix-compatibility","name":"Netflix Compatibility","unit":"rating","category":"Streaming","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Good","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnicladu009jfzcma0xmobg6","slug":"customer-support-satisfaction","name":"Customer Support Satisfaction","unit":"rating","category":"Support","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Very Good","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclae5009pfzcmvl96ofg2","slug":"torrenting-support","name":"Torrenting Support","unit":"supported","category":"Features","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Fully supported","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclsy700azfzcmlvvney2a","slug":"speed-performance-rating","name":"Speed Performance Rating","unit":"out of 10","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"9.8/10","valueNumber":9.8,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclsyi00b5fzcm9ridasyy","slug":"security-rating","name":"Security Rating","unit":"out of 10","category":"Security","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"10.0/10","valueNumber":10,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclsz400bhfzcmf2m3xdz9","slug":"streaming-capability-rating","name":"Streaming Capability Rating","unit":"out of 10","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"9.6/10","valueNumber":9.6,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclszf00bnfzcm2ovj8qxq","slug":"gaming-performance-rating","name":"Gaming Performance Rating","unit":"out of 10","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"9.0/10","valueNumber":9,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmniclszp00btfzcmnh29iokm","slug":"customer-support-type","name":"Customer Support Type","unit":null,"category":"Support","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"24-hour live chat","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqmhpyyn000cdz1r8dj3qfqk","slug":"annual-subscription-price","name":"Annual Subscription Price","unit":"USD","category":"Cost","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19/month","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqktxg1u000i8l8dnrki1373","slug":"vpn-server-locations","name":"VPN Server Locations","unit":"countries","category":"Coverage","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100 countries","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqmhpz04001cdz1rqk941vdr","slug":"kill-switch-availability","name":"Kill Switch Availability","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Yes (all platforms)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqmhpz0d001idz1rnyovzyoz","slug":"independent-security-audit","name":"Independent Security Audit","unit":"year","category":"Security","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Cure53 audit 2022","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrazhj3200477nm9w773lmk9","slug":"monthly-price-annual-plan-","name":"Monthly Price (Annual Plan)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmfwru002fslg4hre3cz48","slug":"total-server-count","name":"Total Server Count","unit":"servers","category":"Network Size","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmr0yhngm00gpaxoepybczdhl","slug":"global-server-network","name":"Global Server Network","unit":"servers","category":"Infrastructure","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+ servers","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmnbmofon00wfslg4fkobe0ap","slug":"supported-platforms","name":"Supported Platforms","unit":null,"category":"Compatibility","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"15+ (includes smart TVs, gaming consoles)","valueNumber":15,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrazhj5600517nm9suncsvpk","slug":"no-logging-audit-verification","name":"No-Logging Audit Verification","unit":null,"category":"Privacy","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Yes (Cure53 audit 2023)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqwufl5o001t12m3kr8gsnfl","slug":"monthly-price-best-annual-deal-","name":"Monthly Price (Best Annual Deal)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19/month","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqo3fy0z006pa3tvms6yd9rb","slug":"countries-with-servers","name":"Countries with Servers","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100 countries","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqwufl6n002h12m3c4jedous","slug":"encryption-protocol","name":"Encryption Protocol","unit":null,"category":"Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"AES-256 + ChaCha20","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqwufl6v002n12m3u5fejf5v","slug":"no-logs-audit-year","name":"No-Logs Audit Year","unit":null,"category":"Privacy Verification","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":null,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Deloitte (2022)","valueNumber":2022,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmngdxac200d79t3sm0hg4b89","slug":"monthly-subscription-cost","name":"Monthly Subscription Cost","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19/month","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdnw36f00av11voqbzsejg1","slug":"dedicated-streaming-profiles","name":"Dedicated Streaming Profiles","unit":"services","category":"Streaming","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Generic support","valueNumber":0,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrd9716n01w75xvxy1som1ug","slug":"monthly-subscription-price-long-term-plan-","name":"Monthly Subscription Price (Long-Term Plan)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19/month","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqr5ljzh00xgaomro5quvh8i","slug":"countries-with-server-presence","name":"Countries with Server Presence","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100 countries","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrd9718l01x75xvx09rmpzps","slug":"annual-cost-12-month-commitment-","name":"Annual Cost (12-Month Commitment)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$26.28/year","valueNumber":26.28,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdusxll002rk52uhsp5gd0w","slug":"average-download-speed-on-200-mbps-connection","name":"Average Download Speed on 200 Mbps Connection","unit":"Mbps","category":"Performance","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"78 Mbps","valueNumber":78,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqxr2xi700hx6vqormzwl142","slug":"netflix-streaming-reliability","name":"Netflix Streaming Reliability","unit":"%","category":"Streaming","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"87% success rate","valueNumber":87,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdusxlz0033k52um636cxlz","slug":"independent-no-log-audit","name":"Independent No-Log Audit","unit":null,"category":"Privacy & Security","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Cure53 audit (2021)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdusxmc003fk52udn8xa3qg","slug":"country-server-locations","name":"Country Server Locations","unit":"countries","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"100 countries","valueNumber":100,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdwt9o500plp0mni8k4ahkf","slug":"monthly-price-annual-subscription-","name":"Monthly Price (Annual Subscription)","unit":"USD","category":"Pricing","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":false,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"$2.19/month","valueNumber":2.19,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdusxl7002fk52u5j081215","slug":"simultaneous-connections-allowed","name":"Simultaneous Connections Allowed","unit":"devices","category":"Features","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"Unlimited","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdwt9p500q3p0mn5s8x1fx9","slug":"vpn-server-count","name":"VPN Server Count","unit":"servers","category":"Network","dataType":"number","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"3,200+","valueNumber":3200,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmrdwt9q500qlp0mnx2bpjrgw","slug":"streaming-performance-4k-uhd-support-","name":"Streaming Performance (4K UHD Support)","unit":"resolution","category":"Performance","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"4K support confirmed","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]},{"id":"cmqltepre001ii9kys8wv6iy2","slug":"free-trial-available","name":"Free Trial Available","unit":"days","category":"Features","dataType":"text","higherIsBetter":true,"values":[{"entityId":"cmnbmgedh003yslg47ssjs7vm","valueText":"No free trial (30-day refund)","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]}],"faqs":[{"question":"Which VPN is faster for streaming?","answer":"Surfshark averages 92 Mbps compared to ProtonVPN's 87 Mbps, making it 5.7% faster. Surfshark is optimized for streaming with more servers (100 countries) and CleanWeb feature, while ProtonVPN's Secure Core routing may introduce slight latency. For 4K streaming, both are sufficient above 25 Mbps, but Surfshark has the edge for reliable performance."},{"question":"Is ProtonVPN more private than Surfshark?","answer":"ProtonVPN has stronger privacy transparency with 4 independent security audits vs Surfshark's 2, and operates under Swiss jurisdiction with stricter data protection laws. Surfshark's British Virgin Islands location also has privacy protections but is less scrutinized. Both have verified no-logs policies. ProtonVPN is marginally stronger on privacy fundamentals, but both are significantly more private than mainstream VPNs."},{"question":"Which is better for families?","answer":"Surfshark is vastly superior for families with unlimited simultaneous connections at $2.19/month, allowing everyone to connect at once. ProtonVPN's 10-device limit means some family members would need separate accounts, increasing costs. For a family of 5+, Surfshark saves $100+ annually while providing better flexibility."},{"question":"Can I use ProtonVPN free long-term?","answer":"Yes, ProtonVPN offers a permanent free tier with 1 simultaneous connection and 3 server options (Netherlands, Japan, US). It's genuinely free with no expiration, though limited. Surfshark requires payment but offers 30-day money-back guarantee. ProtonVPN's free tier is useful for testing or light use, while Surfshark requires commitment."},{"question":"What's the long-term price difference?","answer":"Over 2 years, Surfshark costs $63.12 while ProtonVPN costs $239.76—a $176.64 difference (4x more expensive). Even at renewal rates ($9.99 vs $2.19), ProtonVPN is 456% more expensive monthly. This gap narrows slightly with ProtonVPN's occasional discounts, but Surfshark remains substantially cheaper."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"protonvpn-vs-surfshark","title":"ProtonVPN vs Surfshark","category":"software"},{"slug":"nordvpn-vs-surfshark","title":"Surfshark vs NordVPN","category":"software"},{"slug":"surfshark-vs-cyberghost","title":"Surfshark vs CyberGhost","category":"software"},{"slug":"expressvpn-vs-surfshark","title":"ExpressVPN vs Surfshark","category":"software"},{"slug":"nordvpn-vs-protonvpn","title":"NordVPN vs ProtonVPN","category":"software"},{"slug":"mullvad-vs-protonvpn","title":"Mullvad vs ProtonVPN","category":"products"},{"slug":"protonvpn-vs-private-internet-access","title":"ProtonVPN vs Private Internet Access","category":"software"},{"slug":"protonvpn-vs-windscribe","title":"ProtonVPN vs Windscribe","category":"software"},{"slug":"surfshark-vs-private-internet-access","title":"Surfshark vs Private Internet Access","category":"software"},{"slug":"expressvpn-vs-protonvpn","title":"ExpressVPN vs ProtonVPN","category":"software"},{"slug":"wordpress-vs-wix","title":"WordPress vs Wix","category":"software"},{"slug":"canva-vs-photoshop","title":"Canva vs Photoshop","category":"software"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[{"slug":"best-streaming-services-in-2026-top-picks-for-every-budget-interest","title":"Best Streaming Services in 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget & Interest","excerpt":"Navigating the crowded streaming landscape in 2026 can be overwhelming. We've tested and ranked the best streaming services that offer the most value, from Netflix's massive library to budget-friendly options like Tubi, helping you cut cable and find your perfect entertainment solution.","category":"technology"},{"slug":"best-live-tv-streaming-services-plans-for-spring-2026-complete-buyers-guide","title":"Best Live TV Streaming Services & Plans for Spring 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide","excerpt":"Tired of overpaying for cable? Discover the best live TV streaming services and plans for Spring 2026, including YouTube TV's new genre-based packages starting at $55/month. Our comprehensive guide breaks down pricing, channels, and features to help you cut the cord.","category":"technology"},{"slug":"philo-in-2026-streaming-tv-service-review-pricing-reddit-community-insights","title":"Philo in 2026: Streaming TV Service Review, Pricing & Reddit Community Insights","excerpt":"Explore Philo's evolution heading into 2026, including pricing tiers, channel lineup, and how it compares to competitors like Sling TV. Discover what the r/PhiloTV Reddit community thinks about the service's current offerings and future prospects.","category":"technology"},{"slug":"best-us-fighter-jets-2026-top-american-combat-aircraft-ranked","title":"Best US Fighter Jets 2026: Top American Combat Aircraft Ranked","excerpt":"Discover the most advanced US fighter jets dominating the skies in 2026. From the legendary F-22 Raptor to the versatile F-35 Lightning II, we rank America's best combat aircraft based on performance, stealth, and air superiority capabilities.","category":"technology"},{"slug":"philo-in-2026-pricing-lineup-how-it-compares-to-sling-tv","title":"Philo in 2026: Pricing, Lineup & How It Compares to Sling TV","excerpt":"As we head into 2026, Philo continues to position itself as an affordable streaming alternative for cable TV lovers. Discover what Philo offers, how its pricing stacks up against competitors like Sling TV, and what the Reddit community thinks about its future.","category":"technology"}],"metadata":{"metaTitle":"ProtonVPN vs Surfshark 2026: Price, Speed & Privacy","metaDescription":"Compare ProtonVPN vs Surfshark: pricing ($9.99 vs $2.19), servers, speeds (87 vs 92 Mbps), and privacy. See which VPN wins for families and budget users.","publishedAt":"2026-07-09T19:49:15.467Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-09T21:41:01.033Z","isAutoGenerated":true,"isHumanReviewed":false,"viewCount":0}}