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Head-to-Head Comparison

Surfshark vs IPVanish

Which VPN wins in 2026? We compared speed, security, streaming, and price.

Our recommendation

Surfshark wins (9.1/10 vs 8.3/10)
Our Pick — Surfshark wins
Surfshark
9.1/10

Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections at a fraction of the price of competitors. Perfect for families and value-focused users.

Speed9.0
Security9.0
Streaming9.0

£2.49/mo

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IPVanish
8.3/10

IPVanish is the top choice for Kodi users and power torrenters. Unlimited connections, owned infrastructure, and strong US-server speeds.

Speed8.5
Security8.5
Streaming7.0

£3.99/mo

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Score Breakdown

CategorySurfsharkIPVanishWinner
Overall Score9.1/108.3/10Surfshark
Speed9/108.5/10Surfshark
Security9/108.5/10Surfshark
Streaming9/107/10Surfshark
Torrenting8.5/109/10IPVanish
Ease of Use9/108/10Surfshark
Value10/108.5/10Surfshark
Support8.5/108/10Surfshark

Feature Comparison

FeatureSurfsharkIPVanish
Servers3,200+2,200+
Countries10075
Simultaneous DevicesUnlimitedUnlimited
JurisdictionNetherlands (9 Eyes)USA (5 Eyes)
Kill Switch
No-Logs Audited
Ad Blocker
Double VPN
Split Tunneling
Port Forwarding

Our Verdict

Surfshark wins this comparison with a score of 9.1/10 vs IPVanish's 8.3/10. Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections at a fraction of the price of competitors. Perfect for families and value-focused users.