Surfshark Surfshark Starter vs Surfshark One
Surfshark One costs $2.50 more a month ($30 a year) than Surfshark Starter. Here is exactly what that extra money buys.
Surfshark Starter
$16.45 a month
Best for: Someone who just wants a private internet connection for as many devices as they own.
Surfshark One
$18.95 a month
Best for: Most people: private internet plus virus protection and a warning if your details are leaked.
What you get by choosing Surfshark One
- Virus protection: Included (instead of Not included)The cheapest plan does not include it.
- Warning if your details are stolen: Included (instead of Not included)Surfshark calls this "Alert".
Same on both
devices protected at the same time (unlimited), a stand-in name and email address (included), removing your details from data-selling companies (not included), coverage if someone steals your identity (not included).
Which one should you pick?
It depends on what you actually use. If you don't need virus protection or warning if your details are stolen, Surfshark Starter does the same job for less. Answer a few questions and we'll tell you which plan fits.
Prices and features verified September 21, 2026 from Surfshark's official pages (source ↗). Prices are before tax and can change. See all Surfshark plans.