Developer Tools · head to head
Fig vs Surfshark
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Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Surfshark smaller server network (4,500+ servers) compared to larger competitors like NordVPN
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and Surfshark actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Fig
Nothing recorded that Surfshark does not also cover.
Only in Surfshark
- Unlimited devices
- CleanWeb ad blocker
- MultiHop
- Camouflage Mode
- NoBorders mode
- Kill Switch
- Bypasser split tunneling
- Rotating IP
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
Surfshark
- Vpnnot Fig
- Privacynot Fig
- Security Suitenot Fig
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
Surfshark
- Smaller server network (4,500+ servers) compared to larger competitors like NordVPN
- Lower brand recognition compared to established VPN providers
- Limited customer service availability in some time zones
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Surfshark
$1.78/month- Starter$1.78/month
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- 4,500+ servers
- Basic VPN
- One$3.59/month
- VPN
- Antivirus
- Personal data leak alert
- One+$4/month
- All One features
- Incogi included
Which should you pick?
Choose Surfshark if
- You need unlimited devices.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux.
- You also want cleanweb ad blocker.
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or Surfshark better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Surfshark at $1.78/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or Surfshark?
- Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fig and $1.78/month for Surfshark.
- Does Fig or Surfshark run on more platforms?
- Fig runs on Web. Surfshark runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Yes. Fig has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Surfshark starts at $1.78/month.
- What can Fig do that Surfshark cannot?
- Surfshark covers Unlimited devices, CleanWeb ad blocker, MultiHop, Camouflage Mode.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Surfshark: Does Surfshark maintain a no-logs policy?
Yes. Surfshark does not log browsing history, visited IP addresses, bandwidth usage, or network traffic. This policy was independently verified by Deloitte in 2025.
SourceSurfshark: How many simultaneous device connections does Surfshark allow?
Surfshark allows unlimited simultaneous connections on all subscription plans, enabling protection of every device in a household with a single subscription.
SourceRelated pages
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