- TorGuard is known to be a very specialized VPN.
But is that narrow specialty enough
to contest Surfshark, which has much more
than just one strong side?
Today, I bring you the Surfshark versus TorGuard 2022
VPN comparison, leaving no stone unturned,
no point unaccounted.
And if you wanna get maximum value out of your VPN
there are discounts in the link down below.
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Let's take a look into the essentials
of every VPN, security and privacy.
I've mentioned that before in the Surfshark VPN review,
this VPN is notably one of the first
to adopt RAM only servers
which can't retain user data long term.
Surfshark supplies a reliable ChaCha20 encryption,
has a kill switch that prevents IP leaks
during connection instability
and has plenty of extra features.
My favorite is a pretty rare feature called CleanWeb,
automatic ad, and malicious links blocker.
But Surfshark also has split tunneling
multi-hop and NoBorders mode.
Features contributing to the security
and accessibility of Surfshark users.
Furthermore, Surfshark 2022 has passed
multiple independent audits, proving its dedication
to security and privacy practices.
TorGuard VPN is not as impressive here.
Sure, it has the same encryption and a kill switch
but the only relevant feature is the Stealth VPN.
Kind of similar to Surfshark NoBorders mode,
it's an anti-restriction tool.
Unfortunately, TorGuard can't do a comeback
with privacy either, it's based in the US,
which is not a good location
due to all the data retention loss and practices.
Surfshark however, is located it in the Netherlands
which is also a part of the data sharing alliance,
just like the US, but doesn't have data retention loss.
At least both VPNs have a strong, no-logs policy,
so even if TorGuard is forced to share user data,
it shouldn't have anything to give out.
Nevertheless, Surfshark is close to being
the safest VPN 2022 has to offer,
with more security features and a less compromised privacy.
Considering performance there are multiple factors
to take into account.
Server fleet is the easiest one to quantify
and TorGuard with Surfshark are very close in that regard.
The difference between servers
and available locations is minimal.
Both VPNs even use the same tunneling protocol WireGuard
for best performance that is.
So we need TorGuard versus Surfshark speed test
to determine which is the better VPN.
I've considered the results at the US and UK servers
with both VPNs using WireGuard.
And it seems that speed wise, both VPNs perform really well
with no major difference between download speeds.
However, TorGuard has slightly better upload speed
from time to time, making it superior for P2P.
Surfshark instead keeps it speeds more stable at all times.
So, it's a draw of a sword,
despite the minor changes we saw
in Surfshark versus TorGuard speed test.
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However, just speeds are not enough
not for streaming at least.
Just recently, Netflix came up with new techniques
rendering most VPNs useless against its geo-blocking.
Surfshark is amongst the few that can actually
still fight off Netflix geo-blocking.
I had no problems with a Surfshark Netflix US library,
and I can say the same about the Netherlands
and Japanese libraries.
With the Smart DNS feature you will even be able to do it
on the smart TVs that don't have dedicated VPN apps.
Android TVs, and Amazon Fire Sticks are not included though
since they have dedicated apps.
It's a bit disappointing to me that TorGuard
is that much worse for streaming,
not all servers work with all streaming platforms
and Netflix is pretty inconsistent now,
with a lot of IP addresses not working anymore.
While you can buy a dedicated IP for extra price
I find a paid solution to a problem to be insufficient.
Surfshark is clearly superior for streaming,
securing all the popular streaming platforms
unlike TorGuard that really struggles without dedicated IP.
It's a whole other thing when we consider torrenting though.
Every TorGuard review 2022 will tell you
that it was made to support P2P file transfer.
It allows torrenting on all servers
and offers a SOCKS5 proxy to boost
the performance of P2P connections.
I have to say that since TorGuard implemented WireGuard,
it came close to being the best torrenting VPN period.
I can't say that Surfshark is much worse however,
Surfshark also allows torrenting on all servers
and has fast speeds with WireGuard
but, it doesn't support proxies like TorGuard does.
Even though both are technically enough for P2P
I have to highlight TorGuard as a VPN
with torrenting as its specialty.
But I have to say, I wish TorGuard put as much effort
into improving its UI as it put into torrenting support.
TorGuard is a lot more customizable,
which can be a benefit for some people,
while Surfshark is less but has everything
and a lot more extra features in a neat package
that is much easier to use.
Both VPNs have apps for major platforms though,
from Windows and Mac to iOS and Android
but I have to say Surfshark is much easier to use
so it gets the cake in this category.
And the last point is value.
You've seen all the features
and possibilities each VPN provides.
And Surfshark also has an added bonus
of not limiting simultaneous device connections per account.
So, are all these elements of each VPN worth the price?
In Surfshark's case, definitely.
It's a very affordable VPN, the price is very low long term.
Plus there's an option to try it beforehand
with a Surfshark free trial,
which is available on all platforms except Windows and Linux
as well as a 30 day money back guarantee.
TorGuard however provides much less value
and also has a considerably higher pricing.
Nevermind the lack of free trial
and a very short money back guarantee period.
In conclusion to this, Surfshark
versus TorGuard 2022 comparison,
I have to say that Surfshark is clearly the better VPN,
especially if you value streaming capabilities
and your security.
However, if you don't mind the complexity
and look for a reliable torrenting VPN,
TorGuard will suit your needs better.
Whichever you choose,
you can find the discounts in the description.
I hope you enjoyed this video,
and if you did, well, you know what to do.
Thanks for watching, and I'll see you soon.
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