Surfshark sits inside Nord Security; CyberGhost is owned by Kape Technologies. Both occupy the value end of the mainstream market — the operational split is unlimited simultaneous connections against the category's largest server footprint.

What you get that CyberGhost doesn't offer

Unlimited simultaneous connections — no per-device ceiling on the account. Security architecture is more developed: deeper protocol coverage and infrastructure investment, not just server count. Speed-sensitive routing is a different product priority than CyberGhost's server variety model. Nord Security ownership carries an established audit infrastructure without Kape's multi-brand concentration. Netherlands registration with published audit coverage.

What you give up

CyberGhost's 9,000+ servers across 90+ countries represent a geographic footprint Surfshark doesn't match. Dedicated streaming-optimized server profiles labeled by specific platform — CyberGhost maintains and updates these as streaming detection changes. CyberGhost's long-term value score is comparable — both sit at the strong end of the category on this dimension.

What you get that Surfshark doesn't offer

9,000+ servers across 90+ countries — the largest network in the category. Dedicated streaming server profiles labeled by platform and regularly updated. Romania jurisdiction: EU member, but outside the 5-eyes alliance. CyberGhost's server variety provides more routing fallback options when specific regions are congested or blocked.

What you give up

Kape Technologies owns CyberGhost alongside ExpressVPN and PIA — three significant providers under one parent. Surfshark's Nord Security ownership does not carry that same concentration. Connection limit of seven vs Surfshark's unlimited — a practical constraint for households or teams with many concurrent devices. Surfshark trades CyberGhost's server variety for deeper security architecture and speed-sensitive routing.