Surfshark – European VPN
VPN founded in 2018 and headquartered in the Netherlands, which merged into Lithuania's Nord Security in 2022 (the two brands still operate separately). Runs its own RAM-only servers, has passed Deloitte no-logs audits, and operates under Dutch/EU jurisdiction.
Quick facts
There's no limit on the number of devices you can connect on a single plan, which is unusual in the category, and RAM-only servers mean nothing persists after a reboot.
It shares infrastructure and policies with sibling VPN brands after a 2022 merger, so it's less of a fully separate operation than the marketing suggests.
Why does it score 83?
Incorporated in Amsterdam, Netherlands – a full EU member state.
Merged into Lithuania's Nord Security in 2022, keeping the parent inside the EU, though it now answers to a corporate group rather than standing fully independent.
Surfshark runs its own RAM-only server fleet across multiple European countries rather than renting from a third party.
Partially open source, GDPR-compliant, and its no-logs policy has been independently audited by Deloitte.
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