Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs Norton
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avira |  Norton |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | €47.95 | $19.99 |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | $49.99 to $99.99 |
| Devices | 5 | 10 to 20Higher |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extension |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more |
Same on both: Free version (Yes), Money-back period (60 days).
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Devices is higher at Norton: 10 to 20 vs 5.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac.
- Platforms: only Norton offers MacOS, Google TV, Apple TV.
- Extras: only Norton offers Parental controls.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Norton: 1982 vs 1986.
Our verdict on each
Avira
Avira suits readers who want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager under one subscription, and who keep paying after the first year. The annual antivirus plan opens at €47.95 and renews at €87.95, so the renewal figure is the one to plan around.
Norton
Norton packs a VPN, password manager, parental controls and identity monitoring into a single subscription, so it suits households already paying Gen Digital for security. The Deluxe bundle opens at $19.99 for a first year, and the renewal figure is what decides the real cost.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Monthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 9.3HigherEntry price of €2.08 a month is low, but the bundle renewal of $49.99 to $99.99 pulls the axis down. |
| Offer | 9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 9.3Higher |
| Privacy | 9.8 | 9.9Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 27 of 232 | 19 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 18 of 92 | 14 of 92 |
| Password managers | 18 of 69 | 11 of 69 |
| Identity theft protection | 16 of 117 | 10 of 117 |
| Parental control apps | 12 of 59 | 8 of 59 |
| Free VPNs | 23 of 189 | 15 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 14 of 62 | 10 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 1986 | 1982Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | €2.08Lower |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | 36 | from 100 |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment) |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Streaming |
| Jurisdiction | DE | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec |
| Features | Kill switch | Kill switch, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers more |
| Streaming services | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) | Streaming |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $9.99 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free) | Not confirmed |
| Logging policy | Strict no-logs policy; browsing activity not tracked and data not sold to third parties | Not confirmed |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Security audit | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud |
Parental controls
| Fact | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Credit bureaus monitored | Not confirmed | 1 to 3 |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,050,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Family plan price | Not confirmed | $18.75 to $52.50 |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avira | Norton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5below the median | 10 to 20highest quarter | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Avira
Pros
- A free version and a free password manager plan sit alongside the paid tiers
- A single subscription covers 5 devices across Windows, Mac and Android
- The bundle adds vpn and password manager to the antivirus plan
Cons
- Renewal runs at €87.95 against a first year of €47.95
- Support runs on help centre and community only
- Free usage is capped at 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free)
Norton
Pros
- Bundle plans put the VPN, password manager and parental controls on one subscription, as vpn, password manager and parental controls shows.
- The no-logs policy carries an external review, recorded as VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment).
- Device allowance of 10 to 20 runs above the site median of 7.
Cons
- Renewal sets the real cost: $49.99 to $99.99 on renewal against a first year of $19.99 on the Deluxe bundle.
- Support runs on phone, help centre and community, so email and live chat sit outside the listed channels.
- Split tunnelling is absent from kill switch, multi hop and obfuscation, which lists a kill switch, multi hop and obfuscation.
Who each suits
Avira
Who it suits
- Readers who want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager from a single subscription.
- Small households that fit within 5 devices and want a free version to fall back on.
- People who want coverage on Windows, Mac and Android without managing separate vendors.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need wider device coverage: Comodo (Xcitium) lists 50 devices.
- Readers shopping in Brazil, where ESET Brasil prices its first year at BRL 64.22.
- Readers already inside the Apple ecosystem, where iOS, iPadOS and macOS are covered.
Norton
Who it suits
- Households wanting a VPN, a password manager, parental controls and identity monitoring on one bill
- Families with several phones, laptops and smart TVs sharing an account of 10 to 20 devices
- Existing subscribers to the Deluxe bundle paying $19.99 for a first year who want the VPN added
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., at $0.99 a month, for readers who want a standalone service instead of a bundle
- ESET Brasil, covering 3 to 25 devices, for households shopping mainly on device count
- Sinew Software Systems, at $1.99 a month, for passwords alone
Current offers
Avira
Current offer
Free trial
Not ready to commit? Get FREE 30-day access to all our Premium products: 30 days free
No credit card required; email address required; homepage legal text states that for trials a payment method is required at sign-up and is charged at the end of the trial unless cancelled first
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Big savings. Strong online security: 45% off Avira Prime: 45% off the first year of Avira Prime (up to 5 devices)
Applies to the first annual period; subscription automatically renews at the renewal price unless the renewal is cancelled
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Norton
Current offer
Discount code
50% off first year on Norton VPN Standard: 50% OFF: EUR 24.99 first year against EUR 49.99
Ireland storefront; Norton VPN Standard 1 device; 1 Year plan; renews at EUR 49.99/year; price subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Norton VPN 7 Day free trial: 7 days free
Payment method required; paid subscription starts at EUR 24.99/year and automatically renews at EUR 49.99/year
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Avira | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Cambodia | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
8 of 58 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Avira
What does Avira cost in the first year, and what happens at renewal?+
The annual antivirus plan is €47.95 for the first year and renews at €87.95. Monthly VPN billing is €5.95, and the long-term VPN plan runs €4.00. The step up at renewal is the part worth budgeting for if you stay subscribed.
Is there a free Avira version?+
Yes. Avira offers a free version of the antivirus, and the password manager has a free plan as well. The free VPN is capped at 500 MB/month data (Phantom VPN free), so it suits light use rather than everyday browsing. The free tiers give you a way to sample the products before paying.
Norton
How much is Norton at entry, and can I try it first?+
The Norton VPN plan starts at €2.08 a month, and the longest term runs 24 months. A free trial of 7 days is offered on downloads, and the money back window of 60 days covers a longer evaluation on a paid plan.
What does Norton cost when the subscription renews?+
Renewal is where the price moves. The first year of the Deluxe bundle is listed at $19.99, while renewal prices run $49.99 to $99.99. A separate yearly Norton Family plan sits at $49.99, so weigh the renewal figure against what follows the introductory period.
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