Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Avira vs NordVPN
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Avira |  NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95Lower | €14.99 |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | €3.49Lower |
| Devices | 5 | 10Higher |
| Server countries | 36 | 150Higher |
| Renewal price | €87.95Lower | €139.08 |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Features | Kill switch | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers more |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, TvOS |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Nord Security |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 27 monthsHigher |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | Independent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the page |
| Jurisdiction | DE | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | OpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisper |
| Streaming services | Streaming services (vendor claim: unblocks access to geo restricted services) | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Avira scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Monthly price is lower at Avira: €5.95 vs €14.99.
- Long-term plan price is lower at NordVPN: €3.49 vs €4.00.
- Devices is higher at NordVPN: 10 vs 5.
- Server countries is higher at NordVPN: 150 vs 36.
- Renewal price is lower at Avira: €87.95 vs €139.08.
- Features: only NordVPN offers Split tunnelling, Multi hop, Obfuscation.
- Platforms: only Avira offers Mac.
- Platforms: only NordVPN offers MacOS, Linux, Chrome.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at NordVPN: 27 months vs 12 months.
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.
NordVPN
NordVPN suits people who want broad server reach and a no-logs policy under independent audit, and who can commit to a long plan. The catch is entry price: €14.99 a month on the monthly plan, with €139.08 due at renewal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherMonthly billing sits at €5.95, and renewal at €87.95 outweighs the lower entry price. | 8.7Monthly plan runs at €14.99 and the longest plan at €3.49 a month, with €139.08 billed on renewal. |
| Offer | 9.0Extras add vpn and password manager, a 30 day trial and a 60 day money-back window. | 9.6HigherCovers 150 server countries, 10 devices and features including kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop. |
| Privacy | 9.8Higher | 9.0 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95 | €14.99 |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00 | €3.49 |
| Devices | 5 | 10 |
| Server countries | 36 | 150 |
| Renewal price | €87.95 | €139.08 |
| Money-back period | 60 days | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | 27 months |
Pick Avira if, pick NordVPN if
Pick Avira if cost, privacy, monthly price, renewal price, and money-back period matter most.
Pick NordVPN if offer, long-term plan price, devices, and server countries matter most.
Where these facts come from
Avira
- avira.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-shop.avira.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
NordVPN
- nordvpn.com: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- nordlocker.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 27 of 232 | 1 of 232 |
| Password managers | 18 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
| Identity theft protection | 16 of 117 | 1 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 25 of 280 | 1 of 280 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 13 of 63 | 1 of 63 |
| Free VPNs | 23 of 189 | 1 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | No logs, Streaming, Travel |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Avira Operations GmbH | Nord Security |
| Headquarters | Germany | Lithuania |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 2012 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €14.99 |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| 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 | No logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log audits |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, BrowserCovers more | Ad blocker |
Password managers
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Security audit | AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives test certifications, antivirus products only (2020) | Regular independent third-party security audits; ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 |
| Encryption | 256-bit encryption, bank-grade | Not confirmed |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Identity protection
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Credit bureaus monitored | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $2,000,000 |
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | Not confirmed | 3 |
| Price per TB per year | Not confirmed | €77.88 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avira | NordVPN | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €5.95below the median | €14.99highest quarter | €7.99 |
| Long-term plan price | €4.00above the median | €3.49below the median | €3.99 |
| Devices | 5below the median | 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 36below the median | 150highest quarter | 62 |
| Renewal price | €87.95above the median | €139.08highest quarter | €69.99 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 132 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)
NordVPN
Pros
- Covers 150 server countries, the highest count in the ranking, with 10 devices per account
- Features include kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop alongside the stated no logs, streaming and travel use cases
- Protocol choice covers OpenVPN, NordLynx and NordWhisper
Cons
- Entry price is high: €14.99 a month on the monthly plan puts it near the bottom of the monthly price ranking
- There is no free plan, so the free version comparison starts with nothing to test
- Renewal is charged at €139.08, a jump from the €3.49 monthly rate on the introductory long plan
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.
NordVPN
Who it suits
- People who need coverage across 150 server countries rather than a handful of nearby ones
- Households or small teams that need 10 connected devices on one subscription
- Subscribers comfortable committing to a long plan, since €3.49 is only reached on the longest term
Who should look elsewhere
- People wanting a free tier, since there is no free plan to start on
- Anyone who needs to pay month to month on a small budget, as €14.99 a month is the priciest end of the monthly ranking
- Readers who need phone support, since the listed channels are email, chat and help centre
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
NordVPN
Current offer
Discount code
75% off + 3 months extra: 75% off
Intro offer on the 2-year plan (first 27 months), VAT may apply, savings versus renewal price
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
+ 3 EXTRA months on 2-year plans: 3 extra months
Offer terms apply, additional terms apply to Ultra plan, VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free trial for new users on Android: 3 days free
New users, Android app via Google Play; not available in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Korea
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Avira | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | Yes |
| Aland Islands | No | Yes |
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| American Samoa | No | Yes |
| Andorra | No | Yes |
| Angola | No | Yes |
| Anguilla | No | Yes |
8 of 250 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.
NordVPN
How much does NordVPN cost to start with?+
The monthly plan is priced at €14.99. Committing to the longest term, 27 months, brings the monthly figure down to €3.49. That lower rate is introductory, and the 30 money back window still applies if the subscription is not a fit.
What do I pay when the plan renews?+
Renewal is charged at €139.08 for the long term, against the €3.49 monthly rate that applies at the start. Budget for the renewal figure rather than the headline monthly number, since the per month rate is the part that is promotional. The two prices together tell the full cost of staying.