NordVPN vs Surfshark (Netherlands)

NordVPN vs Surfshark: the verdict for Netherlands

On overall score, NordVPN edges ahead (9.8/10 vs 9.6/10). But the right pick for Netherlands depends on whether you value peak performance or price.

Speed

NordVPN scores 9.7/10 for speed against 9.4/10 for Surfshark. On Netherlands nodes the difference shows up mainly at peak hours and on long-distance routes.

• Speed score: 9.7/10 vs 9.4/10

Streaming

NordVPN: 9.9/10. Surfshark: 9.6/10. Both handle mainstream platforms, but server-list quality for Netherlands decides which one unblocks more reliably.

• Streaming score: 9.9/10 vs 9.6/10

Security and privacy

NordVPN scores 9.8/10 and Surfshark scores 9.5/10. Both offer modern protocols, kill switch and leak protection; the differentiator is the strength and recency of their no-logs audits.

• Security score: 9.8/10 vs 9.5/10

Price and value

NordVPN starts at $3.39/mo; Surfshark starts at $2.49/mo. Over a two-year term that gap compounds — check renewal pricing, not just the intro rate.

• From: $3.39/mo vs $2.49/mo

Category winners

• Best performance: NordVPN
• Best for streaming: NordVPN
• Best security: NordVPN
• Best value: Surfshark

Which should you pick?

• Pick NordVPN if: you want the highest overall score and peak performance.
• Pick Surfshark if: price, device count or a specific feature matters more.
• Unsure? Both have refund windows — test one against your real {$countryName} use case.