Cybersecurity · head to head
Surfshark vs Tyler Brazos
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Surfshark smaller server network (4,500+ servers) compared to larger competitors like NordVPN; Tyler Brazos brazos is now sold as Tyler Enforcement Mobile and tylertech.com/products/brazos redirects to the Enforcement Mobile page
- They diverge on capability: Surfshark covers Unlimited devices, Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Surfshark and Tyler Brazos actually diverge.
| Attribute | Surfshark | Tyler Brazos |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1.78/month | $800/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux | Ios, Android, Windows |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | 2018 | 1966 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Surfshark
- Unlimited devices
- CleanWeb ad blocker
- MultiHop
- Camouflage Mode
- NoBorders mode
- Kill Switch
- Bypasser split tunneling
- Rotating IP
Only in Tyler Brazos
- Mobile Citations
- Field Reporting
- License Scanning
- Database Queries
- Crash Reporting
- Tyler CAD/RMS
- NCIC
- State DMV
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Surfshark
- Vpnnot Tyler Brazos
- Privacynot Tyler Brazos
- Security Suitenot Tyler Brazos
Tyler Brazos
- Electronic citation issuance from a patrol vehicle or handheld devicenot Surfshark
- Field reporting and crash reports for law enforcementnot Surfshark
- Feeding citation data into court case managementnot Surfshark
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Tyler Brazos
- Brazos is now sold as Tyler Enforcement Mobile and tylertech.com/products/brazos redirects to the Enforcement Mobile page
- No pricing is published; Tyler routes all enquiries through contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
- The product is sold only to public sector agencies
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Tyler Brazos
$800/month- Mobile Suite$800/month
- Mobile Citations
- Field Reporting
- Database Queries
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.
Choose Tyler Brazos if
- You need mobile citations.
- You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want field reporting.
Questions people ask
- Is Surfshark or Tyler Brazos better?
- Neither clearly leads. Surfshark starts at $1.78/month and Tyler Brazos at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Surfshark or Tyler Brazos?
- Surfshark starts at $1.78/month and Tyler Brazos at $800/month.
- Does Surfshark or Tyler Brazos run on more platforms?
- Surfshark runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux. Tyler Brazos runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
- What is Surfshark best used for?
- Surfshark is most often used for vpn, privacy, security suite. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what Tyler Brazos is typically brought in for.
- What can Surfshark do that Tyler Brazos cannot?
- Surfshark covers Unlimited devices, CleanWeb ad blocker, MultiHop, Camouflage Mode. Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations, Field Reporting, License Scanning, Database Queries.
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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