Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Intego vs Norton
Where Intego and Norton differ
| Compare |  Intego |  Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5 | 10 to 20Higher |
| Platforms | MacOS, Windows, iOS | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extensionCovers more |
| Extras | VPN | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| First-year price | Not confirmed | $19.99 |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $49.99 to $99.99 |
| Free version | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Devices is higher at Norton: 10 to 20 vs 5.
- Platforms: only Norton offers Android, Google TV, Apple TV.
- Extras: only Norton offers Password manager, Parental controls.
- Money-back period is higher at Norton: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Norton is available in 53 more countries.
Our verdict on each
Intego
Intego suits Mac centered households that also keep Windows and mobile gear under careful cover, with VPN cover bundled for everyday privacy. Coverage extends across 5 with support through email, chat and help centre and a heritage tied to 1997 for added reassurance daily use.
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 | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Entry price of €2.08 a month is low, but the bundle renewal of $49.99 to $99.99 pulls the axis down. |
| Offer | 8.8Extended choice through 24 plus reassurance of 30 for cautious buyers | 9.3Higher |
| Privacy | 9.0Defined corporate footing under Intego, Inc. with jurisdiction in US | 9.9Higher |
By the numbers
| Fact | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 5 | 10 to 20 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 days |
Licences and countries
| Country | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
Available in 5 countries for both. Additional countries for Norton: 53.
What we checked
Intego
- intego.com: 4 facts, checked September 28, 2026
Norton
- us.norton.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- norton.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 9 of 232 | 19 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 10 of 92 | 14 of 92 |
| Free VPNs | 8 of 189 | 15 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 8 of 62 | 10 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1982 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Phone, Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | €2.08 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | from 100 |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment) |
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Streaming |
| Jurisdiction | US | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Lightway | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec |
| Features | Kill switch | Kill switch, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers more |
| Streaming services | Browse, stream, and work without slowdown | Streaming |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 months | 24 months |
Identity protection
| Fact | Intego | 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 | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Password managers
| Fact | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $9.99 |
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Encryption | Not confirmed | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud |
Parental controls
| Fact | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Intego | Norton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-year price | Not confirmed | $19.99lowest quarter | $50.00 |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $49.99 to $99.99below the median | $78.99 |
| Devices | 5below the median | 10 to 20highest quarter | 10 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 51 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Intego
Pros
- Covers 5 on macOS, Windows and iOS, keeping Apple desktops together with Windows and mobile in a unified household plan
- Bundled privacy through VPN adds everyday VPN cover alongside core antivirus protection
- Help sits close via email, chat and help centre with help centre material for guided setup and billing queries
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so callers seeking voice help must use chat or email paths
- Platform cover stays within macOS, Windows and iOS, so Android heavy homes may prefer Acronis with Windows, macOS and Android
- Device allowance of 5 may feel tight for larger homes compared with ESET Brasil range of 1 to 25
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
Intego
Who it suits
- Mac led homes that prefer Intego over Apple Inc. platform tools for bundled antivirus plus VPN
- Mixed Apple plus Windows homes that prefer Intego over Acronis for focused Apple cover
- Small households that prefer Intego over ESET Brasil for tidy cover at 5
Who should look elsewhere
- Android heavy households that should choose Acronis for Windows, macOS and Android breadth beyond Intego limits
- Very large device fleets that should choose ESET Brasil for 1 to 25 range above 5
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
Intego
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 | Intego | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Cambodia | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Colombia | No | Yes |
| Costa Rica | No | Yes |
8 of 58 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Intego
Which systems and devices does Intego cover?+
Intego covers macOS, Windows and iOS across 5, which suits Apple led homes that also run Windows PCs and iPhones alongside Macs. Coverage stays inside those systems, so check household gear before purchase and confirm phones, laptops and desktops align with supported systems for smooth setup and daily protection.
Does Intego include a VPN or other extras?+
Intego bundles VPN alongside core antivirus cover, which helps households seeking privacy plus malware defence in a combined plan. The extra suits daily browsing and streaming needs, though households wanting password tools or parental extras should compare closely and weigh whether bundled VPN cover meets expectations.
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.