Surfshark prices in Australia
Every Surfshark plan including GST, with what it renews at and what it costs over three years.
Prices last checked 8 Oct 2026.
- +GST on their siteSurfshark's website shows prices before GST. We've added it, so these are the prices you actually pay.
Key facts
- Devices at once
- Unlimited
- Based in
- Netherlands
- Owner
- Shares a holding company with Nord Security
All Surfshark plans
Lowest monthly cost (averaged over 3 years) first. Select a column heading to sort.
- First payment
- Free months
- Renewals
2-year plans
Starter | $6.34$228.21 over 3 years | $103.65$3.84/mo for 27 months (3 free) | $124.56/year |
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One | $7.55$271.62 over 3 years | $115.53$4.28/mo for 27 months (3 free) | $156.09/year |
One+ | $10.40$374.44 over 3 years | $186.81$6.92/mo for 27 months (3 free) | $187.63/year |
1-year plans
Starter | $9.12$328.16 over 3 years | $79.04$5.27/mo for 15 months (3 free) | $124.56/year |
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One | $11.00$396.17 over 3 years | $83.99$5.60/mo for 15 months (3 free) | $156.09/year |
One+ | $15.28$550.00 over 3 years | $174.74$11.65/mo for 15 months (3 free) | $187.63/year |
Monthly plans
Starter | $25.51$918.36 over 3 years | $25.51billed monthly | Same price |
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One | $29.36$1,056.96 over 3 years | $29.36billed monthly | Same price |
One+ | $33.87$1,219.32 over 3 years | $33.87billed monthly | Same price |
Price history
We've tracked Surfshark's Australian prices since 5 Oct 2026.
| Date | Plan | First payment | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Starter, 2-year | No change | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Starter, 1-year | No change | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | One+, 2-year | No change | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | One+, 1-year | No change | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | One, 2-year | No change | |
| 8 Oct 2026 | One, 1-year | No change |
Surfshark facts
From Surfshark's own website, published audit reports and transparency reports. Each one shows when we last checked it and links to the source. How we check facts
Who runs it
- Based in
- NetherlandsSurfshark B.V., Amsterdam. Its terms are governed by British Virgin Islands law.
- Owner
- Shares a holding company with Nord SecurityMerged with Nord Security (NordVPN) under one unnamed holding company in 2022; the two say they operate independently.
- In the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes
- YesDerived from headquarters: the Netherlands is in the Nine and Fourteen Eyes.
Privacy
- Latest independent no-logs audit
- June 2025Deloitte, ISAE 3000 reasonable assurance as at 10 June 2025, covering standard, static IP, MultiHop and multiport servers. The report is public.
- Latest independent server security audit
- December 2025SecuRing penetration test of the network infrastructure, December 2025; no critical issues. Cure53's 2026 report covers the Dausos protocol, not the servers.
- No-logs claim tested by a court order, warrant or seizure
- YesApril 2026: under an Amsterdam District Court warrant, Surfshark had no activity data to give, but disclosed the account's existence and payment details.
- All servers run from RAM only
- YesAll servers since July 2020.
- Pay with cash
- No
- Pay with cryptocurrency
- YesNot on mobile devices; coins not listed.
Devices and apps
- Devices at once
- UnlimitedAll plans; 3 devices during the free trial.
- TV apps
- Apple TV, Fire TV and Android TV
- Linux app
- Yes, with a desktop app
- Routers
- Setup guides for your own routerSetup guides for OpenWrt, DD-WRT, GL.iNet, AsusWRT, Keenetic, TP-Link and others, using OpenVPN or WireGuard. No Surfshark router app.
- Smart DNS (for devices without a VPN app)
- NoDiscontinued: 'From February 2nd, 2026, the SmartDNS feature will no longer be supported.'
- Australian server cities
- 5Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.
Features
- Kill switch
- Yes, in every appListed for iOS, macOS, Android, Windows and Linux. Two system-level modes: soft (acts only if the VPN drops unexpectedly) and strict (blocks internet whenever the VPN is off, even after a manual disconnect). Not in the browser extension.
- Split tunnelling
- In some of its appsCalled Bypasser. Windows and macOS (apps and websites), Android (apps and websites, plus Reverse Bypasser to send only chosen apps through the VPN) and iOS (websites only). Not in the Linux app.
- Ad, tracker and malware blocking
- Yes, on every planCleanWeb is 'included in all Surfshark subscriptions'. The app blocks ads, trackers and malware while connected (iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux, Fire TV, Apple TV); the Chrome, Firefox and Edge extension also blocks cookie pop-ups and works without the VPN on.
- Multi-hop (two VPN servers)
- Yes, through any two servers you pickDynamic MultiHop: pick one of Surfshark's pairs, or any entry and exit server you like.
- Tor over VPN servers
- NoNo Tor servers. Surfshark's help centre explains using Tor Browser while connected instead.
- Dedicated IP
- Yes, as a paid add-onA paid add-on, one per subscription, from "$3.75 a month" (currency not stated). You pick the location when you buy.
- Australian dedicated IP
- YesSydney is listed. Surfshark says locations are first come, first served.
- Port forwarding
- NoSurfshark states: 'Surfshark VPN does not support port forwarding.'
- Torrenting (P2P)
- Not confirmed
- Standard protocols
- WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2OpenVPN in the Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux apps; WireGuard in the Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, and by manual setup on Linux. IKEv2 by manual setup.
- Its own protocol
- DausosSurfshark says Dausos is currently available only in the macOS App Store version of its app.
- Post-quantum encryption
- Yes, on by defaultOn automatically when you use WireGuard in the apps; not with manual setups.
Bundled extras
- Extras in some plans
- Antivirus, data breach alerts and email aliasesStarter includes Alternative ID (email aliases). One adds antivirus, Alert (data breach alerts) and scam protection. One+ adds Incogni data removal and identity theft cover, which aren't available to Australian residents.
Getting past VPN blocks
- Obfuscation (disguises VPN traffic)
- YesObfuscated OpenVPN in all desktop and mobile apps; NoBorders mode switches on when restrictions are detected.
- Other ways past blocks
- NoneShadowsocks was dropped in November 2021.
- Says it works in China
- Yes, by its own account (not tested by us)Says the app switches to NoBorders mode in China, without guaranteeing access.
- Says it works in the UAE
- Yes, by its own account (not tested by us)Help article calls its method 'a proven way' to connect from countries like China and the UAE.
- Says it works in Russia
- Doesn't sayNo statement found about using it in Russia.
- Says it works in Türkiye
- Yes, by its own account (not tested by us)'Reliable VPN services like Surfshark work in Turkey', with a warning that VPNs have been blocked at times.
Support, trials and refunds
- 24/7 live chat
- Yes24/7 live chat and email.
- Live chat for
- All customersNo free plan; trial users are pointed to live chat too.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7 daysNew customers, website only, on 12- and 24-month plans paid by card, PayPal or Apple Pay; 3 devices. The plan is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel.
- Payment details needed for the trial
- Yes
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 daysFrom the first purchase; not renewals or add-ons. App Store and Amazon purchases are refunded by those stores.
Pricing
- How GST applies is confirmed
- YesAustralian prices are marked 'VAT may apply'; we add 10% GST, which matches Surfshark's own GST-inclusive figures.
Incidents and ownership changes
Security incidents, data handed to authorities, and changes of owner, from Surfshark's own announcements and official records. Shown for context; they don't affect any ranking.
- September 2026Security incidentAn unauthorised party reached internal engineering material and build credentials through an exposed test server; Surfshark says no user data or VPN services were affected. Source
- April 2026Data handed overUnder an Amsterdam District Court warrant, Surfshark confirmed an account existed and disclosed its payment details; it had no activity data. Source
- February 2022Ownership changeSurfshark merged with Nord Security under one holding company; the two say they run separately on separate infrastructure. Source
Other VPNs over 3 years
- Private Internet Access3-year plan$3.03/mo
- CyberGhost2-year plan$5.20/mo
- Proton VPN2-year plan$7.46/mo
- ExpressVPN2-year plan≈ $8.05/mo
- Mullvadmonthly plan≈ $8.06/mo
- NordVPN2-year plan$9.67/mo
Monthly cost of each VPN's cheapest plan, averaged over 3 years. See the full comparison