CosmoVPNChoose CosmoVPN if you want to use a VPN for free, without an account, and with connection modes made for networks that block VPNs.
Comparison
CosmoVPN vs Surfshark
How CosmoVPN and Surfshark compare on blocked networks, privacy, free versions, apps and price.
Checked on 1 October 2026
Quick verdict
Which one is for you?
CosmoVPNChoose Surfshark if you want a cheap paid plan for a whole household, with unlimited devices and an audited no-logs policy.
Side by side
Feature by feature
| Feature | CosmoVPN | Surfshark |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes: no data cap and no account; each connection lasts 1 hour (then you connect again), with ads and fewer locations than Premium. | No free plan. A 7-day free trial on 1- and 2-year plans bought on its website; 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Account | None for the free version; an e-mail address and password for Premium. | An e-mail address. |
| Tools for blocked networks | CosmoGhost, made for heavily censored networks, and CosmoShield, which is hard for networks to detect or block. Auto switches to the mode that works on your network. | Obfuscation of OpenVPN connections (Camouflage mode), applied automatically, and NoBorders mode, which turns on by itself on restricted networks. |
| Protocols | WireGuard, plus the CosmoGhost and CosmoShield modes; Auto picks the one that works. | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 and Dausos (its own protocol, on macOS so far). |
| Logging | Doesn't log the websites you visit, your DNS requests or the content of your traffic. Keeps a record of each connection: time, server, device identifier and model, app version and connection mode. | Doesn't log browsing or traffic; connection details are deleted within 15 minutes after a session ends. |
| Audits | No independent audit. | Yes: no-logs audits by Deloitte (2023, 2025). |
| Open source | No. | No. |
| Devices | Up to 5 devices per account, free or Premium; the free version also works without an account. | Unlimited devices. |
| Apps | Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android TV. | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV and browser extensions. |
| Price | Free. Premium for 1, 6 or 12 months, bought in the app (App Store or Google Play) at the price shown there in your currency. | From $2.49 a month on the 2-year plan (US prices). |
Getting past blocked networks
Surfshark's NoBorders mode turns on by itself when it detects a restricted network, and its obfuscation (Camouflage mode) hides OpenVPN traffic. CosmoVPN's Auto mode switches between CosmoGhost and CosmoShield when one is blocked.
Privacy and logging
Surfshark doesn't log browsing or traffic and deletes connection details within 15 minutes after a session; Deloitte audited its no-logs policy in 2023 and 2025. CosmoVPN doesn't log the sites you visit, your DNS requests or the content of your traffic, keeps connection records (time, server, device) and hasn't been audited.
Free version
Surfshark has no free plan: you can try it for 7 days on a 1- or 2-year plan and get a refund within 30 days. CosmoVPN can be used for free without an account: no data cap, 1-hour connections, ads and fewer locations than Premium.
Apps and devices
Surfshark runs on computers, phones, TVs and browsers and doesn't limit the number of devices. CosmoVPN runs on Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android TV, with 5 devices on Premium.
Price
CosmoVPN: Free. Premium for 1, 6 or 12 months, bought in the app (App Store or Google Play) at the price shown there in your currency.
Surfshark: From $2.49 a month on the 2-year plan (US prices).
Questions
CosmoVPN or Surfshark?
No. Surfshark is paid; new customers can try it for 7 days on a 1- or 2-year plan bought on its website, and there's a 30-day money-back guarantee. CosmoVPN is free to use without an account.
Surfshark allows unlimited devices. CosmoVPN Premium covers 5 devices on one account; the free version can be used on any device without an account.
Yes. You can use CosmoVPN for free on our free servers, with ads and time-limited connections: when the time is up, just connect again. Premium removes the ads, gives you much longer connections and unlocks the Premium servers.
Compare Free and Premium →We do not log the websites you visit, your DNS requests or the content of your traffic. To run the service we keep basic connection records, such as which device connected to which server and when.
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Sources
The facts about Surfshark come from its own website and app-store listings, checked on 1 October 2026:
- Surfshark pricing
- Surfshark free trial
- Surfshark NoBorders mode
- Surfshark privacy policy
- Surfshark 2025 Deloitte audit
- Surfshark obfuscated servers
The facts about CosmoVPN come from our features, FAQ and privacy policy.
Surfshark is a trademark of its owner; CosmoVPN isn't affiliated with Surfshark. Something out of date? E-mail [email protected] and we'll correct it.