Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Norton vs Ivacy

Norton scores 9.4 and Ivacy 9.5 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Norton

9.4/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Ivacy

9.5/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

Norton vs Ivacy: the differences

Norton vs Ivacy
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NortonNorton
ReviewVisitVisit
Ivacy
ReviewVisitVisit
Monthly price€2.08$12.95
Devices10 to 20Higher10
Money-back period60 daysHigher31 days
ProtocolsMimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsecTCP, UDP, L2TP, IKEV
FeaturesKill switch, Multi hop, ObfuscationKill switch, Split tunnelling
Streaming servicesStreamingNetflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, ESPN, HBO
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extensionWindows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Kodi, Raspberry Pi, Amazon Firestick, Huawei, Xbox, PlayStation, Roku, Routers, Smart TV, BlackBerry
Longest plan (months)24 months60 monthsHigher
Long-term plan priceNot confirmed$1.69
No-logs auditVerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment)Not confirmed
Renewal price$49.99 to $99.99Not confirmed
OwnerGen Digital Inc.Not confirmed

Same on both: Server countries (from 100).

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Key differences

  • Ivacy scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
  • Devices is higher at Norton: 10 to 20 vs 10.
  • Protocols: only Norton offers Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN.
  • Protocols: only Ivacy offers TCP, UDP, L2TP.
  • Features: only Norton offers Multi hop, Obfuscation.
  • Features: only Ivacy offers Split tunnelling.
  • Streaming services: only Norton offers Streaming.
  • Streaming services: only Ivacy offers Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu.
  • Platforms: only Norton offers MacOS, Google TV, Apple TV.
  • Platforms: only Ivacy offers Mac, Linux, Chrome.

Our verdict on each

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.

Read the full Norton review

Ivacy

Ivacy is built for businesses and households that want many devices covered by a single subscription. Its 60 month plan costs $1.69 a month, far below the $12.95 charged for a single month, and still unlocks streaming, a kill switch and split tunnelling.

Read the full Ivacy review

Score breakdown

Norton vs Ivacy
AreaNortonIvacy
Cost9.3Entry price of €2.08 a month is low, but the bundle renewal of $49.99 to $99.99 pulls the axis down.9.4HigherLongest plan works out at $1.69 a month against a $12.95 single month rate.
Offer9.39.5Higher10 devices, from 100 server countries and streaming for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu on a single subscription.
Privacy9.9Higher9.8

The numbers side by side

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacy
Devices10 to 2010
Server countriesfrom 100from 100
Money-back period60 days31 days
Longest plan (months)24 months60 months

Where each is licensed and available

Norton vs Ivacy
CountryNortonIvacy
HeadquartersUnited StatesSingapore

Available in 20 countries for both. Additional countries for Norton: 38. Additional countries for Ivacy: 8.

What each covers

Norton vs Ivacy
FeaturesNortonIvacy
Kill switchYesYes
Split tunnellingNoYes
Multi hopYesNo
ObfuscationYesNo

Choosing between them

Pick Norton if devices and money-back period matter most.

Pick Ivacy if longest plan (months) matter most.

Sources behind this comparison

Norton

  • us.norton.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • ie.norton.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
  • norton.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Ivacy

  • ivacy.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026

How they place

Norton vs Ivacy
RankingNortonIvacy
VPNs19 of 23217 of 232
Free VPNs15 of 18913 of 189

Every fact side by side

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacy
FeaturesNo logs, StreamingNo logs, Streaming
AudienceNot confirmedBusiness
Pricing modelFreeNot confirmed
Legal entityNortonLifeLock Ireland LimitedPMG Pte. Ltd.
HeadquartersUnited StatesSingapore
Founded1982Not confirmed
Support channelsPhone, Help centre, CommunityChat, Email, Help centre

Antivirus

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacy
First-year price$19.99Not confirmed
Free versionYesNot confirmed
ExtrasVPN, Password manager, Parental controlsNot confirmed

Identity protection

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacy
Credit bureaus monitored1 to 3Not confirmed
Insurance amount$1,050,000 to $3,000,000Not confirmed
Family plan price$18.75 to $52.50Not confirmed
Free trial length7 daysNot confirmed

Password managers

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacy
Price from$9.99Not confirmed
Free planYesNot confirmed
EncryptionEncrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloudNot confirmed

Parental controls

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacy
Yearly price$49.99Not confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Norton vs Ivacy
FactNortonIvacyMedian
Long-term plan priceNot confirmed$1.69lowest quarter$4.50
Devices10 to 20highest quarter10at the median10
Server countriesfrom 100highest quarterfrom 100highest quarter62
Renewal price$49.99 to $99.99above the medianNot confirmed$12
Money-back period60 dayshighest quarter31 dayshighest quarter30 days
Longest plan (months)24 monthsabove the median60 monthshighest quarter12 months

Median across 139 listed providers.

Pros and cons

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.

Ivacy

Pros

  • The 60 month plan drops to $1.69 a month, the cheapest way in
  • 10 devices, more than the site median of 7
  • Streaming support covers Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu

Cons

  • The single month plan costs $12.95, above the site median of €7.89
  • Support runs on chat, email and help centre only
  • Protocols are limited to TCP, UDP and L2TP, with no modern WireGuard option listed

Who each suits

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

Ivacy

Who it suits

  • Businesses covering a whole team on 10 devices
  • People who stream Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu content through the same subscription
  • Households mixing Windows, Mac and Linux from phones to smart TVs

Who should look elsewhere

  • Sinew Software Systems, if you want a local password manager rather than a VPN
  • Apple Inc., if your budget is a single small monthly payment
  • ESET Brasil, if you need antivirus protection across many devices rather than a VPN

Current offers

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

Ivacy

Current offer

  • Discount code

    5 Year plan 87% OFF: $1.69/month, USD 101.55 for the first 60 months

    Most Trending plan; 31 day money back guarantee

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

  • Discount code

    2 Year + 3 extra months 83% OFF: $2.14/month, USD 53.75 for the first 24 months

    Includes 3 extra months; 31 day money back guarantee

    Source, checked September 26, 2026

Country by country

Norton vs Ivacy
CountryNortonIvacy
ArgentinaYesNo
AustraliaYesNo
BelgiumNoYes
BrazilYesNo
BulgariaNoYes
CambodiaYesNo
CanadaYesNo
ChileYesNo

8 of 66 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

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.

Ivacy

What does Ivacy cost for a single month?+

The single month plan is priced at $12.95. That is the entry point, and it sits well above the site median of €7.89. Staying month to month therefore costs far more than committing to the long plan, so the annual commitment is where the saving sits.

What happens to the price on a long commitment?+

The 60 month plan works out at $1.69 a month, the cheapest way into Ivacy. The site median for long-term plans is €3.97, and the site midpoint for a single month is €7.89, so the gap is wide and the money back window makes the commitment reversible.

Ivacy

Higher score in this comparison

9.5/10Visit