Lantern vs Surfshark
| Lantern | Surfshark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | 50 | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | United States | Netherlands |
| Intelligence alliance | Five Eyes | Nine Eyes |
| Owner | Brave New Software Project, Inc. | Nord Security |
| Founded | To be verified | 2018 |
| Independent audits | NCC Group | Deloitte, Cure53, SecuRing |
| Open-source apps | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| RAM-only servers | ? To be verified | ✓ Yes |
| Kill switch | ? To be verified | ✓ Yes |
| Anonymous payment | ? To be verified | ✓ Yes |
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Obfuscation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Refund | To be verified | 30 days |
| Devices | 5 | Unlimited |
| Protocols | WireGuard (obfuscated), Shadowsocks, Hysteria, QUIC | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 |
| Visit site | Visit site |