Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Aura vs Norton Family
Aura vs Norton Family: the differences
| Compare |  Aura |  Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $120 | $49.99Lower |
| Devices | from 10 | 5 to 10 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, BrowsersCovers more | Windows, Android, iOS |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter | Screen time, Web filter, LocationCovers more |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Norton Family scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Yearly price is lower at Norton Family: $49.99 vs $120.
- Platforms: only Aura offers Mac, Browsers.
- Features: only Norton Family offers Location.
- Support channels: only Aura offers Email, Chat.
- Support channels: only Norton Family offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Norton Family: 1982 vs 2014.
- Norton Family is available in 44 more countries.
Our verdict on each
Aura
Aura suits households that want identity monitoring, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls under a single subscription. The trade-off is cost: the monthly plan sits at $12 and the family plan at $32, above the site median of €7.89.
Norton Family
Norton Family suits families who want screen time limits, web filtering and location checks under the same subscription. It costs $49.99 a year for 5 to 10 devices across Windows, Android and iOS, which puts it mid table among the brands compared here.
Score breakdown
| Area | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Monthly plan price of $12 sits above the site median of €7.89, and first-year price of $120 clears €49.95. | 9.1HigherYearly price $49.99 sits mid table at position 16 of 32, above free built in tools. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherBundles VPN, password manager and parental controls on one subscription, with a family plan at $32 covering adults, kids and devices. | 9.2 |
| Privacy | 8.7 | 10.0Higher |
Licences and countries
| Country | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Norton Family: 44.
The bill, worked out
A year covering 5 devices
Aura
$120
$120
Norton Family
$49.99
$49.99
Norton Family costs $70.01 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
What each covers
| Features | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Screen time | Yes | Yes |
| Web filter | Yes | Yes |
| Location | No | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 15 of 59 | 11 of 59 |
A third option
Apple Inc. has yearly price at $0, against $120 for Aura and $49.99 for Norton Family.
Apple Inc. reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Budget | Budget |
| Legal entity | Aura Sub, LLC | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 1982Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Phone, Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $12 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $12 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | 100 | Not confirmed |
| Features | Streaming | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Business | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | $120 | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Netflix, YouTube | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No | Not confirmed |
| Family plan | 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices | Not confirmed |
| Security audit | ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II third-party audited | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | 256-AES | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $120 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | No | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Data removal
| Fact | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Data brokers covered | from 425 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Aura | Norton Family | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $120highest quarter | $49.99below the median | $71.88 |
| Devices | from 10at the median | 5 to 10at the median | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Aura
Pros
- A single subscription covers identity monitoring, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls, with parental tools for screen time and web filtering.
- Monitoring runs across 3 credit bureaus, which matches the 3 site median and the 30 brands ranked on it.
- The family plan covers 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices at $32 per month.
Cons
- There is no free plan, so you start on a paid subscription with a trial of 14 days.
- The monthly plan price of $12 sits above the site median of €7.89, and the first-year price of $120 is higher still.
- Identity insurance of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 looks generous, but Aura ranks at 10 of 45 on that measure.
Norton Family
Pros
- Covers 5 to 10 devices across Windows, Android and iOS for $49.99 a year.
- Bundles screen time, web filter and location into the same subscription.
- Comes from Gen Digital Inc., a vendor founded in 1982.
Cons
- Platforms stop at Windows, Android and iOS, while Control D covers Windows, macOS and Linux.
- It is a paid plan at $49.99 a year where Apple built in controls cost $0 a year.
- The feature set is screen time, web filter and location, focused on the core jobs and little else.
Who each suits
Aura
Who it suits
- Households that want a single subscription covering identity monitoring, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls
- Families covering several adults and unlimited kids who value the family plan of 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices at $32
- Readers who want a 60 day money back window and a 14 day trial before deciding
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a free plan or free version to sample, which Aura does not offer
- Buyers who will not stretch past the $12 monthly plan or the $120 first-year price
Norton Family
Who it suits
- Households on Windows, Android and iOS who want screen time, web filtering and location in the same place.
- Parents who check location and screen time together rather than in separate apps.
- Buyers who want a vendor founded in 1982 behind a budget tier product.
Who should look elsewhere
- Mac and Linux households, since Control D covers Windows, macOS and Linux while Norton Family stays on Windows, Android and iOS.
- Apple Inc. users content with the built in controls that cost $0 a year.
- Buyers comparing in BRL, since ESET Brasil charges BRL 64.22 to BRL 278.32 in another currency.
Current offers
Aura
Current offer
Free trial
14-day free trial on all Aura plans: 14 days free
Free trial offer can only be redeemed once per customer; full access to plan features depends on identity verification and credit eligibility
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
60-day money-back guarantee on all annual plans: 60 days
Only for annual plans purchased through Aura websites (excludes Amazon) or via the Customer Support team
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Norton Family
Current offer
First period offer
Norton 360 Deluxe at a great price: EUR 39.99 for the first year: 63% OFF, EUR 39.99 first year (EUR 109.99/year renewal)
Terms and Conditions Apply; savings compared to the renewal price of EUR 109.99/year
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free trials
A payment method is required at sign-up and is charged at the end of the trial period unless cancelled first
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Aura | Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
8 of 46 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Aura
What does Aura cost per month, and what happens at renewal?+
The monthly plan is $12 and the family plan is $32, covering 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices. The first-year price is $120 and the renewal price is $120, so the figure after a year stays where it is. A long term plan price of $12 runs 12 months.
Is there a free version of Aura to try first?+
There is no free plan and no free version, so a paid subscription is the only way in. A free trial of 14 days and a money back period of 60 days soften that. Across the site most brands do ship a free version, so Aura is the exception here.
Norton Family
What does Norton Family cost a year?+
The plan is $49.99 a year for the whole household. That yearly figure covers screen time, web filtering and location across the covered devices, so families can weigh it against the built in tools that cost $0 a year. It sits in the budget tier of this market.
How many devices can a Norton Family plan cover?+
Coverage runs to 5 to 10 devices. That fits a household with several phones and a shared computer, and the typical ceiling across parental control brands in this comparison is 10 devices.