Surfshark is an alternative
to ExpressVPN
$16.45/mo (Surfshark Starter) vs ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo — covering 75% of the 5 compared capabilities.
Same job. Compare the fees.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, unlimited data, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
Basic plan at $8.33/mo, the cheapest paid plan.
Surfshark Starter: 16.45 USD/monthly.
ExpressVPN costs $8.33/mo on the Basic plan at single user, unlimited data, monthly billing. Surfshark costs $16.45/mo (Surfshark Starter plan), which is not cheaper than ExpressVPN Basic at $8.33/mo in this scenario.
Capability comparison
Surfshark covers 75% of the 5 capabilities compared against ExpressVPN. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Surfshark | ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous devices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✓ |
| No-logs policy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split tunneling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server network size | ✓ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities ExpressVPN has that Surfshark lacks.
- Simultaneous devices — Connect a set number of devices to the VPN at the same time.Missing from Surfshark.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Surfshark Starter | $16.45/mo |
| Surfshark One | $18.95/mo |
| Surfshark One+ | $21.85/mo |
| Basic | $8.33/mo (billed yearly) |
| Advanced | $10.00/mo (billed yearly) |
| Express Pro | $16.66/mo (billed yearly) |
Frequently asked
What does Surfshark lack compared with ExpressVPN?
Simultaneous devices, Static IP — 2 of the 5 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
ExpressVPN: 2026-10-26; Surfshark: 2026-10-26 — on the official pricing pages.
Who switched
Anonymous: no account, no email, no IP stored. Reports are shown once a switch has 3 or more and never change ranking or order — alternatives are computed from prices and capabilities only.
Sources & freshness
- https://www.expressvpn.com/order (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-26)
- https://www.expressvpn.com/features (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
- Surfshark data last verified 2026-10-26