Surfshark #3 in VPN Services
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
Gemini + web search
ChatGPT + web search
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Surfshark shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every vpn services panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 65% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 17% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 66% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 13% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 4% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Surfshark appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"Which is cheaper and more worth it, Surfshark or Private Internet Access?"
# Surfshark vs. Private Internet Access (PIA) Both are solid VPN choices, but they have different strengths depending on what you value most. ## Pricing - **Surfshark**: Typically cheaper o…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"Where can I find the lowest-priced annual VPN subscription right now?"
…-Friendly Providers:** Check the official websites of providers known for aggressive pricing on annual or multi-year plans, such as: * **Surfshark** * **Private Internet Access (PIA)** * **Ivacy VPN** * **Windscribe** *Tip: Many VPN providers offer their steepest discounts on 2-year or 3-year plans rather than 1-y…
Gemini + web search · recommended · listed #1
"I'm based in Australia and want to sign up for a VPN, what's a good affordable option?"
…der **A$3.00 to A$5.00 per month** (usually requiring a 2-year sign-up to get the lowest rate). --- ### 1. The Best Overall Cheap VPN: **Surfshark** Surfshark is widely regarded as the absolute best "value for money" VPN on the market. It matches the security features of premium, expensive VPNs but at a fraction of the cost.…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"I'm on a tight budget, so what's the cheapest reliable VPN service out there?"
Short answer: Surfshark or Private Internet Access (PIA) are typically the cheapest reliable commercial VPNs if you take a long-term deal. If you want the absolute lowest-cost privacy-first option withou…
ChatGPT + web search · recommended · listed #1
"What's an affordable VPN plan for someone in India looking to buy one today?"
Short answer — three good affordable choices depending on what you want: - Best ultra‑cheap paid plan (best value for most people): Surfshark — multi‑year deals bring the effective price down to around $1.8–$2.5/month (roughly ~₹175–₹280/month after conversion) on the common 2‑year/extra‑months promotions. It supports u…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"What's an affordable VPN plan for someone in India looking to buy one today?"
For someone in India who wants to **buy a VPN today**, the safest affordable pick is **Surfshark** on a long-term plan: recent India-focused reviews list it at about **₹232.97/month on a 1-year plan** or about **₹1.99–$2.49/month on a 2-year plan**, with **unlimited devices**…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Surfshark (170 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| techradar.com | 95 |
| reddit.com | 92 |
| youtube.com | 81 |
| security.org | 77 |
| tomsguide.com | 72 |
| gizmodo.com | 68 |
| cnet.com | 67 |
| thebestvpn.com | 62 |
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