How we wrote this comparison: every fact below comes from the providers’ own pages, checked on 23 October 2026. We did not run our own speed or streaming tests, so this page has no speed numbers and no “works / does not work” table.
NordVPN vs Surfshark at a glance
| NordVPN | Surfshark | |
|---|---|---|
| Devices on one account | Up to 10 | Unlimited |
| Independent no-logs audits | Six: PwC (2018, 2020), Deloitte (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) | Deloitte (2023, 2025) |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
| Servers in India | None physically since 26 June 2022 | India is on its location list; check in the app whether it is physical or virtual |
Prices change often and depend on the plan length, so we do not copy them here. Check the price in rupees on each provider’s own site before you buy.
Which one should you pick?
Pick NordVPNAd if you use up to 10 devices and want the provider with the longest record of independent no-logs audits. NordVPN has apps for Windows, macOS, Linux (with a graphical interface), Android, iOS and Android TV; split tunneling works on Windows, Android and Android TV only.
Look at Surfshark if your household needs more than 10 devices at once, because one Surfshark account covers unlimited devices. Surfshark also reports an infrastructure security audit by SecuRing, completed in December 2025.
What this page does not claim
- Speed. Any VPN adds an extra hop, and the loss depends on your connection and the server you pick. We have no measurements of our own, so we do not publish any.
- Streaming. Streaming services license their catalogues country by country and block many VPN servers. Using a VPN to reach another country’s catalogue can break a service’s terms of use, so we do not recommend it.
- Indian IP addresses. If you need an Indian location, check each provider’s current server list in the app before you pay.
Our verdict
For most readers in India, NordVPNAd is our pick: six independent no-logs audits, 10 devices and a full set of apps. Surfshark is the alternative for households with many devices. Whichever you choose, use the 30-day money-back period to test it on your own connection.
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Sources: NordVPN, “India orders VPN companies to collect user data” (20 June 2022), NordVPN no-logs, split tunneling and Linux pages; Surfshark Trust Center and server list. All checked on 23 October 2026.