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NordVPN vs Surfshark

NordVPN vs Surfshark — which to pick, what each costs, and how to track either (or both) for free. Add each one in two clicks, pick the price and currency you actually pay, and SubRemind shows the combined cost in your base currency on the dashboard. Both services live in the Security & Privacy category, so they share the same colour band on the donut chart.

At a glance

NordVPNSurfshark
Default categorySecurity & PrivacySecurity & Privacy
Trackable in SubRemindYesYes
Multi-currency supportYesYes
Free-trial countdownYesYes
In 12-month projectionYesYes
Pricing sourceSet by you when addingSet by you when adding

Prices vary by region and plan, so SubRemind doesn't hard-code them — you enter the actual amount you're billed when you add the subscription.

Pricing side-by-side

NordVPN

NordVPN is monthly, 1-year, or 2-year plans. The 2-year plan has the biggest discount but is billed upfront — enter the upfront amount and set the cycle to Yearly so SubRemind divides it correctly.

Surfshark

Surfshark pricing varies by plan, region, and any active promo. SubRemind doesn't hard-code merchant prices — you enter the amount actually billed to your card so the dashboard total stays honest. Yearly plans should use the Yearly cycle so SubRemind divides the cost across 12 months in the projection chart.

Free trial: NordVPN vs Surfshark

NordVPN trial

NordVPN doesn't offer a free trial directly but has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Surfshark trial

If Surfshark is offering a free trial when you sign up, tick the "Free trial" checkbox in SubRemind and set the trial-end date. SubRemind keeps the trial cost out of this month's total, shows an amber countdown badge, and warns you before the trial converts to paid.

Which one to pick

  • Pick NordVPN if you value the security & privacy catalogue, regional pricing, or ecosystem of NordVPN over Surfshark's.
  • Pick Surfshark if Surfshark's you already use other services in its ecosystem.
  • Pick bothif you can justify the combined monthly cost — many people do. SubRemind's monthly total will tell you whether that's reasonable for your budget.

For a budget reality check, see how much you should spend on subscriptions.

How to add both to SubRemind

  1. Sign up for SubRemind (free, no credit card).
  2. Open the dashboard and pick "Add subscription".
  3. Search for NordVPN, enter the price and cycle, save. If it's a trial, tick "Free trial" and set the trial end date.
  4. Repeat for Surfshark.
  5. On the dashboard, both services now show in this month's total, the projection chart, and the category donut.

FAQ

Can I track NordVPN and Surfshark at the same time in SubRemind?

Yes. There's no limit on subscriptions or overlap between categories. Add NordVPN and Surfshark as two separate entries; both will appear in your monthly total, your projection chart, and the upcoming-30-days list.

What if NordVPN bills me in a different currency than Surfshark?

That's fine. SubRemind converts each subscription into your chosen base currency using live exchange rates, so a NordVPN sub in one currency and a Surfshark sub in another will both appear correctly in your aggregate stats.

Will SubRemind tell me whether to keep NordVPN or Surfshark?

No — SubRemind shows you the cost picture but never recommends cancellations. After running both for a month or two, look at the category donut and the upcoming-30-days view to decide which one earns its monthly cost.

Are free trials for NordVPN and Surfshark tracked separately?

Yes. Each subscription has its own trial state. You can have NordVPN on a free trial while Surfshark is on a paid plan; only the paid one will count toward this month's total.

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