Hotspot Shield VPN vs. Surfshark

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Hotspot Shield VPN
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$0
Surfshark
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$1.99
per month
Pricing
Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
Premium
$12.99
per month
Premium Family
$19.99
per month
SurfShark Starter - 24 months
$1.99
per month
SurfShark One - 24 months
$2.49
per month
SurfShark Starter - 12 months
$2.99
per month
SurfShark One - 12 months
$3.39
per month
SurfShark One+ - 24 months
$3.99
per month
SurfShark One+ - 12 months
$5.99
per month
SurfShark Starter - 1 month
$15.45
per month
SurfShark One - 1 month
$17.95
per month
SurfShark One+ - 1 month
$20.65
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Features
Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
Virtual Private Network
Comparison of Virtual Private Network features of Product A and Product B
Hotspot Shield VPN
8.9
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Surfshark
8.4
1 Ratings
5% below category average
AES 256-bit Encryption10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Kill Switch10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multi-Platform Support10.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Split Tunneling10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
IP Address Masking10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
No-Logs Policy5.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Multiple Server Locations10.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Automatic Wi-Fi Protection10.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Simultaneous Connections5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Hotspot Shield VPNSurfshark
Likelihood to Recommend
Pango
It's a great VPN overall. We got it bundled with Dashlane which is great value. We use it to connect to our system and services when outside of our designated office workspace which is secure and encrypted. VPN is easy to use, not complains there. It just works! I would recommend it! At this price point, there is not a better solution.
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Surfshark
At the price point this product sits at, it's well worth the additional layer of security. Surf shark isnt a security silver bullet, more of a additional security weapon to add to the arsenal and used properly, can augment and compliment your overall security posture. Using the search function when searching on sensitive subjects is helpful, using the site checker to ascertain for breaches is a valuble tool and the VPN is always on and is solid
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Pros
Pango
  • VPN
  • Encrpytion
  • Movie streaming
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Surfshark
  • VPN works very well
  • Checks sites that have been breached in real time
  • Allows you to search (like google) in privacy
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Cons
Pango
  • Do note none
  • It works fine
  • It is fast
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Surfshark
  • It can sometimes not play well with some websites
  • updates sometimes a little buggy
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Likelihood to Renew
Pango
No answers on this topic
Surfshark
Because we have renewed and it is constantly improved
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Usability
Pango
It's a great VPN overall. We got it bundled with Dashlane which is great value. We use it to connect to our system and services when outside of our designated office workspace which is secure and encrypted. VPN is easy to use, not complains there. It just works! I would recommend it! At this price point, there is not a better solution.
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Surfshark
Product is great, but occasional issues with some sites. The user interface is clean and simple to navigate and work through. Making it fairly idiot proof is welcome for a techno novice like myself! All of the key tools are listed on the lefthand side and are easy to click through and activate/use
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Alternatives Considered
Pango
It's a great VPN overall. We got it bundled with Dashlane which is great value. We use it to connect to our system and services when outside of our designated office workspace which is secure and encrypted. VPN is easy to use, not complains there. It just works! I would recommend it! At this price point, there is not a better solution.
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Surfshark
Surfshark's VPN (Virtual Private Network) is simply better in every way than any of the competitors that we have used every time. This is the jewel in the crown of the product. With the tools such as the search function, site breach detection and other tools such as antivirus etc it makes it a compelling suite
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Return on Investment
Pango
  • We use it as VPN
  • It works
  • Easy to handle
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Surfshark
  • It allows us to bolster our security posture
  • secures our wifi when travelling
  • allows us to make sure sites haven't suffered recent breaches and if they have to take remediation action
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