Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Aura vs Trend Micro
Where Aura and Trend Micro differ
| Compare |  Aura |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $12 | $4.17 to $5.83Lower |
| Insurance amount | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000Higher | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | 14 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Credit bureaus monitored | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Family plan price | $32 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Monthly price is lower at Trend Micro: $4.17 to $5.83 vs $12.
- Insurance amount is higher at Aura: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 vs $1,000,000.
- Free trial length is higher at Aura: 14 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Aura offers Email.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Trend Micro: 1988 vs 2014.
- Trend Micro is available in 37 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Aura offers Budget.
- Pricing model: only Trend Micro offers Free.
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.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro packs antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls into a single subscription, which suits households that prefer a single bill. Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 and costs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Monthly plan price of $12 sits above the site median of €7.89, and first-year price of $120 clears €49.95. | 9.1HigherMaximum Security runs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median while the Trend Micro VPN term price of $29.95 sits under €3.97. |
| Offer | 9.5Bundles VPN, password manager and parental controls on one subscription, with a family plan at $32 covering adults, kids and devices. | 9.5 |
| Privacy | 8.7 | 9.6Higher |
Licences and countries
| Country | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Trend Micro: 37.
What it costs in practice
A year
Aura
$144
12 × $12
Trend Micro
$50.04 to $69.96
12 × $4.17 to $5.83
Trend Micro costs $93.96 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Sources behind this comparison
Aura
- aura.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Trend Micro
- trendmicro.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 33 of 232 | 21 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 23 of 92 | 16 of 92 |
| Password managers | 21 of 69 | 15 of 69 |
| Identity theft protection | 20 of 117 | 13 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 97 of 280 | 20 of 280 |
| Parental control apps | 15 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
| Free VPNs | 28 of 189 | 17 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Budget | Free |
| Legal entity | Aura Sub, LLC | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
| Founded | 2014 | 1988Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term plan price | $12Lower | $29.95 |
| Devices | from 10 | 3 to 10 |
| Server countries | 100 | Not confirmed |
| Features | Streaming | Streaming |
| Audience | Business | Business |
| Renewal price | $120 | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | JP |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter | Screen time, Web filter |
| Streaming services | Netflix, YouTube | Streaming |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Browsers | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOS |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 12 months |
Password managers
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| 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 | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $120 | $74.95Lower |
| Free version | No | YesHas it |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls |
Parental controls
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $120 | $74.95Lower |
Data removal
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Data brokers covered | from 425 | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Aura | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $12at the median | $4.17 to $5.83lowest quarter | $12 |
| Credit bureaus monitored | 3at the median | Not confirmed | 3 |
| Insurance amount | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000highest quarter | $1,000,000at the median | $1,000,000 |
| Family plan price | $32above the median | Not confirmed | $29.99 |
| Free trial length | 14 daysat the median | 7 daysbelow the median | 14 days |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 49 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.
Trend Micro
Pros
- Free utilities are on offer, with a scanner, a deepfake inspector and a password generator
- The subscription adds a VPN, a password manager and parental controls to the antivirus core
- Maximum Security runs on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and covers 3 to 10
Cons
- Maximum Security at $74.95 for the first year sits above the €49.95 site median
- The free plan limits cover single-purpose utilities only, so a household needs a paid plan for full protection
- The logging policy holds what you supply plus some data read automatically from your device, with an opt-out per product
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
Trend Micro
Who it suits
- Households mixing desktop and mobile across Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Parents wanting screen time and web filtering in the same subscription
- People after protection and a VPN together, a pairing 97.1% of the brands here offer
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., when the devices in the household are Apple hardware
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free edition reaches 50
- ESET Brasil, whose first-year price is BRL 64.22
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
Trend Micro
Current offer
First period offer
Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Internet Security 3 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 59.95 instead of USD 83.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Aura | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
8 of 39 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.
Trend Micro
What does the first year of Maximum Security cost?+
Maximum Security lists $74.95 for the first year, and the same figure appears as the yearly price of $74.95 on that plan. That sits above the €49.95 median first-year price across the brands compared here.
How many devices does a subscription cover?+
Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 depending on the plan, which reaches the 10 upper quartile for device counts among the brands here. A larger household would look at a higher tier rather than this range.