Head to head
Surfshark vs ProtonVPN
Not opinion — what AI engines actually said, across 7 answers where both were named.
In questions where both appear, AI named Surfshark earlier 5 times out of 7.
Where both were named
| Question | Surfshark | ProtonVPN | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| cheapest VPN software | #1 | #5 | groq |
| what is the best VPN tool in 2026 | #4 | #3 | groq |
| top VPN platforms | #6 | #3 | groq |
| best VPN software | #3 | #4 | gemini |
| VPN software comparison | #3 | #5 | gemini |
| recommend a good VPN tool | #3 | #4 | gemini |
Lower number = named earlier in the answer.
Engine by engine
Surfshark
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 23.2 | #62 |
| Groq Llama 3.3 70B | 16.2 | #69 |
ProtonVPN
| Engine | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Groq Llama 3.3 70B | 36.0 | #36 |