Is Surfshark's antivirus as tested as Bitdefender or Norton?

It appears in fewer independent antivirus-specific lab rounds, since Surfshark is primarily a VPN company.

Does Surfshark One include a password manager?

No, Surfshark One does not currently bundle a password manager.

Is the VPN really unlimited devices?

Yes, Surfshark's VPN allows unlimited simultaneous device connections on one subscription.

Does Surfshark protect against webcam hijacking?

Yes, webcam protection is included in the antivirus module.

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Surfshark Antivirus (Surfshark One)

VPN-first bundle that throws in solid antivirus for a few dollars more

If you already want a VPN, Surfshark One bundles in a capable antivirus engine for very little extra — an easy budget pick for privacy-focused households.

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Overall score

8.3

out of 10

Price

$3.19/mo (Surfshark One bundle, billed annually)

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Android, iOS

Best for

Home

Support

24/7 live chat

Protection Rate94%

The bundled antivirus engine performs solidly against common threats, though it's tested less extensively by the major independent labs than dedicated antivirus brands.

Performance Impact96%

Impact on system performance is minor, consistent with a lean, VPN-company-built antivirus module.

Pros

✓Unlimited-device VPN included at a very low effective price

✓Antivirus engine licensed from an established security vendor

✓Data breach and webcam alerts included in the bundle

✓Very light day-to-day performance impact

Cons

–Not sold as standalone antivirus — VPN subscription required

–No password manager or advanced parental controls

–Fewer independent antivirus-specific lab appearances

Features

Surfshark One wraps antivirus, VPN, breach alerts, and a private search engine into one subscription, aimed at privacy-focused buyers first.

Real-time malware & webcam protection

Unlimited-device Surfshark VPN

Data breach (Alert) monitoring

Ad & tracker blocker (CleanWeb)

Antivirus for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS

Search engine with built-in ad blocking

Pricing

At roughly $3.19/mo for the full bundle (billed annually), it's very hard to beat if you also want a VPN.

UI / UX

The Surfshark app is clean and unified across VPN and antivirus, though antivirus-specific settings are less deep than dedicated suites.

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Reviewed by

Elena Cross · Senior Malware Analyst

Frequently asked questions

No, it's only available bundled as part of the Surfshark One (or One+) subscription.