Surfshark Antivirus review

Surfshark Antivirus makes the most sense for people who already want Surfshark's VPN. It is not sold on its own: it comes in the Surfshark One bundle, alongside Surfshark VPN, Alternative ID for proxy identities and email, and Alert for data leak notices. The antivirus scans apps and files in real time, updates its database every 3 hours, uses Cloud Protect for zero-day threats, and adds webcam protection with alerts. Surfshark says it supports up to 5 devices on Windows 10 and later, macOS Big Sur 11 and later, and Android 10 and later, but not Windows ARM or iOS. Its page shows AV-Test scores of 6 for protection, 4.5 for performance and 6 for usability. Because pricing depends on the bundle and changes with promotions, we marked the USD price pending.

Who it is for

Surfshark VPN users who want antivirus in the same bundle

Price

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Key features

• Real-time scanning of apps and files during downloads, installs and use
• Virus database updated every 3 hours, plus Cloud Protect for zero-day threats
• Webcam protection with alerts when an app tries to use the camera
• Scheduled full or quick scans and file exclusions
• Comes in the Surfshark One bundle with VPN, Alternative ID and Alert

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Bundled with a VPN and data leak alerts
• Strength: Surfshark's page shows AV-Test scores of 6 for protection and 6 for usability
• Strength: 30-day money-back guarantee
• Weakness: Not sold as a standalone antivirus; it comes in Surfshark One
• Weakness: Not compatible with Windows ARM, and no iOS antivirus app
• Weakness: AV-Test performance score shown is 4.5 out of 6

Key facts

• Sold as: Part of Surfshark One
• Devices: Up to 5
• Database updates: Every 3 hours
• Systems: Windows 10+, macOS 11+, Android 10+

Where it ranks

Surfshark Antivirus is No. 10 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.