Surfshark's Black Friday VPN deal won't be easily beaten

The best cheap VPN has somehow managed to get cheaper for Black Friday

19 Nov 2024, 18:09 · TechRadar

Deals By Rob Dunne published 19 November 2024

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Surfshark has always been known for its immensely low price. So, if you told me six months ago that our best cheap VPN would also claim the title of "best Black Friday VPN deal", I wouldn't have been shocked – and this year's deal has managed exactly that.

Surfshark's 2024 Black Friday offer underscores its high placement in our best VPN rankings. Offering a 24-month plan from just $1.99 per month, and with up to six months free, you can get a much-improved VPN service for less than your morning coffee.

Surfshark: 24-month plans + 4 extra months from $1.99/month (billed as $55.72 upfront)
Best cheap VPN (and the fastest)
Surfshark's 2024 is a serious showstopper. Boasting the fastest speeds around – confirmed after multiple rounds of testing – plus features such as ad-blocking and Alternate ID included in all plans, a Starter subscription is far from basic. Upgrade to one of its One or One+ plans and you'll have access to features such as real-time breach alerts, a private search browser, and 24/7 antivirus protection.

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Why Surfshark?

Ridiculous speeds (over 950 Mbps when using WireGuard)
Flawless unblocking of geo-restricted content
A full suite of security tools available with specific plans

2024 has been a big year for Surfshark. After adding several impressive security tools to its premium plans, and continuing to offer today's fastest VPN speeds, Surfshark climbed our rankings to land in second place for the very first time.

We'd previously noticed a handful of flaws that had limited our recommendation of Surfshark – most notably the issue with its kill switch. However, the provider resolved the situation while adding a range of improvements to the service.

While Surfshark is a super-speedy service, it's pretty much on par with the likes of Proton VPN and NordVPN, which also clocked in at 950 Mbps during our testing. You would barely notice the difference between the providers. In terms of security, we rarely stray from recommending ExpressVPN as today's most secure VPN. Surfshark does offer battle-tested security, however, and its main selling point is its awesome platter of features.

In fact, Surfshark's suite of online security tools is only truly rivaled by NordVPN. So yes, while security should be your number one priority, Surfshark's Black Friday deal makes it a tempting option for folks who want robust privacy-boosting tools – but aren't concerned about ticking each and every box.

For context, should you choose to buy a Surfshark One plan (which starts at only $2.49/month with 4 extra months over Black Friday) you get:

The VPN (obviously!)
Ad blocking
Cookie pop-up blocking
Alternate ID (masked personal details, email address and phone number)
Real-time email breach alerts
Real-time credit card and ID breach alerts
Personal data security reports
A private search engine
24/7 antivirus protection
Webcam protection
Antivirus, anti-spyware, and malware protection

Plus, if you choose to go for a One+ plan instead you also get data removal from company databases and people search sites!

Rob DunneDeals Editor

Rob is the Mobile and Broadband Deals Editor for TechRadar. Coming from years of experience working with phones on shop floors and giving customers the best deals on their tech, Rob is the dream adviser for readers looking to save money on top mobiles, accessories and broadband no matter what their needs are. Whether it's helpful information and expertise, niche benefits, or simply finding the best value for money, Rob has the know-how to guide you in the right direction towards your next tech endeavour. Outside of work, you'll find Rob on the tennis courts, in the gym, or diving into the biggest and best games of the year.

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