AVEE vs Surfshark
Surfshark is often the "budget" pick among the big brands: unlimited devices per account, an audited no-logs policy, apps everywhere, and NoBorders/Camouflage modes for censored networks. AVEE is cheaper still ($1–3/month vs $12.99 no-commitment), with its own apps for Android and Windows only (any VLESS client works on other platforms), and a camouflaged VLESS/Reality transport that is always on. Surfshark gives you more product; AVEE gives you a lower price and less to configure.
AVEE VPN — a VLESS/Reality subscription for Clash, v2rayN, Shadowrocket and other clients, from $1/mo, bought in the web cabinet. The Android and Windows apps are optional. Open the web cabinet →
At a glance
| AVEE | Surfshark | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (no commitment) | $1/mo (100 GB); $3/mo unlimited | $12.99/mo (Basic) |
| Devices per account | 2 to 5 depending on plan | Unlimited |
| Free option | One-time ~1 GB trial (Android-app accounts only), no card | No free tier; 30-day money-back |
| Default transport | VLESS + Reality (camouflaged as HTTPS) — always on | WireGuard/OpenVPN; NoBorders + Camouflage modes |
| Platforms | Android, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, extensions, TV |
| Account | No email — 16-digit ID | Email account |
| Independent audit | Not published | Yes (no-logs audited) |
Price and devices
Surfshark's headline feature is unlimited simultaneous devices on one account, which is genuinely useful for a household. Its no-commitment monthly is $12.99 (much less on long plans). AVEE is $1–3/month but caps devices at 2 to 5 by plan, and the $1/$2 tiers are metered by data. If you need to cover a whole family's phones, laptops and TV, Surfshark's model fits better. If it is one or two devices and a small monthly budget, AVEE is far cheaper.
Getting past censorship
Surfshark has NoBorders (auto-detects restrictive networks) and Camouflage (obfuscation), which activate on top of WireGuard/OpenVPN. AVEE's single transport is VLESS + Reality, camouflaged as HTTPS by default and built to resist active probing — nothing to switch on. On an unrestricted network Surfshark on WireGuard will usually be faster; on a network that fingerprints protocols (see how ISPs block VPNs), AVEE removes the "which mode do I pick" step.
Breadth and trust
Surfshark covers iOS, macOS, Linux, TVs and browsers, publishes independent audits, and is part of Nord Security — an established operation with support. AVEE is Android + Windows, no published audit, a small operation. For multi-platform households or anyone who wants an audit on record, Surfshark is the safer pick.
Who each is best for
- Choose AVEE if: one or two devices on Android/Windows, you want the lowest price or pay-for-data, you want an obfuscated transport by default, and you want to test on your own network without an email.
- Choose Surfshark if: you need to cover many devices on one account, want iOS/TV/Linux apps, or want an audited big-brand product with support.
Network conditions vary by carrier and location. Plans start at $1 — import the link into the client you already use.
FAQ
- Is AVEE cheaper than Surfshark?
- Yes on a no-commitment basis — AVEE is $1–3/month vs Surfshark's $12.99. Surfshark is cheaper on multi-year plans, and it allows unlimited devices where AVEE allows 2–5.
- Does AVEE allow unlimited devices?
- No. AVEE allows 2 devices on the $1 plan, 3 on the $2 plan, and 5 on the $3 unlimited plan. Surfshark allows unlimited devices per account.
- Which is better for a country that blocks VPNs?
- Both can work. Surfshark uses NoBorders/Camouflage on top of standard protocols; AVEE runs a camouflaged transport by default. Test whichever on your own connection.
- Does AVEE have an iOS app?
- No dedicated AVEE iOS app yet, but the subscription link works in third-party VLESS/Reality clients on iPhone, such as Shadowrocket, Stash, V2Box, Happ or Karing.
Sources
- Surfshark — cheapest monthly VPNs (pricing reference) — checked 2026-08-29
- TechRadar — best VPN service (pricing reference) — checked 2026-08-29