Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Kaspersky vs Norton
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Kaspersky |  Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 10 | 1 to 10 |
| Server countries | 93 | from 100 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Protocols | WireGuard | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsecCovers more |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling | Screen time, Web filter, Location |
| Streaming services | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ | Streaming |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $34.99 |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment) |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $59.99 |
| Jurisdiction | CH | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 24 months |
Same on both: Platforms (Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS).
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Protocols: only Norton offers Mimic, OpenVPN, IPsec.
- Features: only Kaspersky offers Kill switch, Split tunnelling.
- Features: only Norton offers Screen time, Web filter, Location.
- Streaming services: only Kaspersky offers Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+.
- Streaming services: only Norton offers Streaming.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone.
- Money-back period is higher at Norton: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Founded is lower at Norton: 1982 vs 1997.
- Features: only Kaspersky offers Travel.
Our verdict on each
Kaspersky
Kaspersky Secure Connection fits households already inside the Kaspersky ecosystem, since one subscription carries the VPN, password manager and parental controls together. Server reach of 93 countries sits above the median VPN, and 10 devices at once covers a couple or a family.
Norton
Norton suits households who want antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls under one subscription, and it stays affordable after the first term. Norton Deluxe opens at $19.99 and renews at $59.99, which is still under the antivirus median of €49.95.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.6Norton Deluxe opens at $19.99 and renews at $59.99, priced below the antivirus median of €49.95. |
| Offer | 8.9The offer pairs a 30 day refund window with a 30 day free trial on the wider Kaspersky suite. | 9.1Higher |
| Privacy | 9.4 | 9.9Higher |
By the numbers
| Fact | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 10 | 1 to 10 |
| Server countries | 93 | from 100 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 days |
How they place
| Ranking | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 6 of 232 | 20 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 5 of 92 | 15 of 92 |
| Identity theft protection | 3 of 117 | 11 of 117 |
| Privacy tools | 5 of 280 | 67 of 280 |
| Parental control apps | 4 of 59 | 9 of 59 |
| Free VPNs | 5 of 189 | 16 of 189 |
| Free antivirus | 3 of 62 | 11 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more | No logs, Streaming |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | AO Kaspersky Lab | Gen Digital Inc. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | United States |
| Founded | 1997 | 1982Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Password managers
| Fact | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $9.99 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Family plan | One Kaspersky Premium subscription shared with family members via the same account | Not confirmed |
| Passkeys | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | AES-256 with key derived from the master password via PBKDF2, zero-knowledge architecture | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Logging policy | VPN claims your online actions are not logged | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | Not confirmed | $19.99 |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls |
Parental controls
| Fact | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $49.99 |
Identity protection
| Fact | Kaspersky | 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 | Kaspersky | Norton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $34.99highest quarter | $9 |
| Devices | 10at the median | 1 to 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 93above the median | from 100highest quarter | 62 |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $59.99highest quarter | $12 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 24 monthsabove the median | 12 months |
Median across 139 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Kaspersky
Pros
- Kaspersky Premium bundles the VPN, password manager and parental controls (vpn, password manager and parental controls) in one subscription a family plan can share
- Device and platform coverage is generous: 10 devices at once, with apps for Windows, macOS and Android on desktop and mobile
- Streaming and travel are stated features, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ supported and kill switch and split tunnelling built in as standard
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so quick answers go through documentation or the community rather than live chat
- The protocol list is WireGuard, so readers who want a wider choice of protocols have less room to compare
- The free version that Kaspersky lists sits with antivirus rather than a free VPN, so VPN features start on a paid subscription
Norton
Pros
- Entry price of $19.99 for Norton Deluxe is well under the antivirus median of €49.95, and renewal at $59.99 still sits low.
- One subscription covers 1 to 10 across Windows, macOS and Android and bundles vpn, password manager and parental controls that would otherwise be separate subscriptions.
- A free version of the apps lets you try the security side before paying, with a free trial of 7 days and a money back window of 60 days.
Cons
- Renewal sits well above entry: Norton Deluxe jumps from $19.99 to $59.99, and many antivirus plans renew under €3.97 a month.
- The Norton Deluxe device allowance of 1 to 10 is behind the antivirus median of 10, while Apple covers more device types through iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
- Support runs on phone, help centre and community, so help is by phone, help centre and community only.
Who each suits
Kaspersky
Who it suits
- Households that already pay for Kaspersky security software and want the VPN folded into the same subscription rather than bought separately
- Travellers who want one app for secure connections on Windows, macOS and Android across phones and desktops while abroad
- Families sharing one account, since the family plan passes the same subscription across to other members in the household
Who should look elsewhere
- AVG, if server spread matters most, since its coverage starts at from 100 countries, further than Kaspersky reaches
- Namecheap, if you want the widest server list, since it lists from 100 countries or more across its network
- ESET Brasil, if device counts drive the choice, since its plans scale from 3 to 25 devices under one plan
Norton
Who it suits
- Households wanting vpn, password manager and parental controls bundled into one subscription rather than bought separately.
- Apple households already inside iOS, iPadOS and macOS who want protection that extends beyond their own devices.
- Buyers who want a free version of the apps, a free trial of 7 days and a money back window of 60 days before committing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a strict budget who only want a password manager, at $9.99 on its own.
- Buyers who need a device allowance above the antivirus median of 10.
- People who want a US supplier replaced by a European option, since US is the stated headquarters country.
Current offers
Kaspersky
Current offer
Free trial
7-day free trial of Kaspersky VPN: 7 days free
Free for 7 days, auto-renews to a paid subscription unless cancelled in My Kaspersky; 2 days' reminder before trial end
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Norton
Current offer
First period offer
Norton AntiVirus Plus limited-time offer: $19.99 first year (66% off, $59.99 renewal)
US annual subscription, auto-renews at $59.99/year unless the renewal is cancelled
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Norton 360 Deluxe limited-time offer: $29.99 first year (76% off, $124.99 renewal)
US annual subscription for 5 devices, auto-renews at $124.99/year unless the renewal is cancelled; works out as $2.50/month
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Norton 360 Standard limited-time offer: $24.99 first year (73% off, $94.99 renewal)
US annual subscription for 3 devices, auto-renews at $94.99/year unless the renewal is cancelled
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Norton free trials
A payment method is required at sign-up and will be charged at the end of the trial period, unless cancelled first
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Kaspersky | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Japan | No | Yes |
| Netherlands | No | Yes |
8 of 12 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Kaspersky
What does Kaspersky Premium include besides the VPN?+
One Kaspersky Premium subscription covers vpn, password manager and parental controls, and the family plan lets the same subscription be shared with family members through one account. That bundle is the main reason to look here rather than a standalone VPN.
How many devices can one Kaspersky subscription cover?+
The plan covers 10 devices at once, which suits a couple or a shared family without straining. Server reach runs to 93 countries, a wider spread than the median VPN listed on the site.
Norton
How much is Norton Deluxe for the first year?+
Norton Deluxe costs $19.99 for the first year. That is the introductory figure, not the ongoing one, and it sits under the antivirus median of €49.95. Several Norton products are sold separately, so the plan you choose changes the entry price.
What does Norton Deluxe cost when it renews?+
Norton Deluxe renews at $59.99, so the price roughly triples once the first term ends. That renewal is still low among antivirus plans, where comparable products sit around €3.97 a month. Budget for the renewal figure rather than the entry price.
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