Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs NordPass
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Norton |  NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | €1.23 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extension | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web vault, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | XChaCha20 with zero-knowledge architecture |
| Features | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation | TOTP |
| Family plan | Not confirmed | Family plan with 6 encrypted vaults shared with family and friends |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | Desktop app and browser extension independently audited by Cure53 |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Platforms: only Norton offers Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV.
- Platforms: only NordPass offers Linux, Web vault, Chrome.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone, Community.
- Support channels: only NordPass offers Email, Chat.
- Founded is lower at Norton: 1982 vs 2019.
- NordPass is available in 192 more countries.
- Features: only Norton offers Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation.
- Features: only NordPass offers TOTP.
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.
NordPass
NordPass presents separate password-management services for personal users and businesses. Its personal offer centers on storing and autofilling passwords, payment cards and documents across devices. For organizations, the homepage describes employee password and passkey management, access permissions, shared credential oversight, dark-web alerts, audit trails and an integrated two-factor authentication feature. This makes the product relevant...
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry price of €2.08 a month is low, but the bundle renewal of $49.99 to $99.99 pulls the axis down. | 9.6Higher |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 8.2 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 11 of 69 | 5 of 69 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Available in 58 countries for both. Additional countries for NordPass: 192.
What we checked
Norton
- us.norton.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- norton.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
NordPass
- nordpass.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- nordsecurity.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Antivirus
| Fact | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99 | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99 | Not confirmed |
| Devices | 10 to 20 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €2.08 | Not confirmed |
| Credit bureaus monitored | 1 to 3 | Not confirmed |
| Insurance amount | $1,050,000 to $3,000,000 | Not confirmed |
| Family plan price | $18.75 to $52.50 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
Parental controls
| Fact | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
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.
NordPass
Pros
- The homepage describes distinct personal and business credential-management use cases.
- Business features listed include access permissions, audit trails and credential exposure alerts.
- The vendor describes autofill and synchronization across devices.
Cons
- Confirm the current plan price and feature availability for the controls your team needs.
- Security architecture and audit claims are vendor descriptions, not independent test results.
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
NordPass
Who it suits
- Individuals organizing logins across devices and organizations managing shared employee credentials.
Who should look elsewhere
- Organizations needing a confirmed integration, control or compliance requirement before selecting a plan.
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
NordPass
Current offer
Free trial
Business free trial for Teams, Business and Enterprise plans
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
NordPass
Does NordPass serve personal and business users?+
Yes. the homepage describes personal credential storage and separate employee credential-management features for businesses.
What team controls are listed?+
The page names access permissions, shared-credential oversight, dark-web alerts and audit trails. Confirm plan availability with NordPass.
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