Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs NordVPN Threat Protection
Norton vs NordVPN Threat Protection: the differences
| Compare |  Norton |  NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €2.08Lower | €14.99 |
| Devices | 10 to 20Higher | 10 |
| Server countries | from 100 | 150 |
| No-logs audit | VerSprite, July 2025 (Technical Privacy Impact Assessment) | Independent no-logs verification, first in 2018 and verified four more times since; auditor not named on the page |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99 | €139.08 to €269.88 |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Protocols | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec | OpenVPN, NordLynx, NordWhisper |
| Features | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation | Kill switch, Split tunnelling, Multi hop, ObfuscationCovers more |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extension | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Android TV, Apple TV |
| Owner | Gen Digital Inc. | Nord Security |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 months | 27 monthsHigher |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | €3.49 |
| Streaming services | Streaming | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
- Monthly price is lower at Norton: €2.08 vs €14.99.
- Devices is higher at Norton: 10 to 20 vs 10.
- Protocols: only Norton offers Mimic, WireGuard, IPsec.
- Protocols: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers NordLynx, NordWhisper.
- Features: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Split tunnelling.
- Platforms: only Norton offers Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension.
- Platforms: only NordVPN Threat Protection offers Linux, Chrome, Firefox.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at NordVPN Threat Protection: 27 months vs 24 months.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone, Community.
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.
NordVPN Threat Protection
NordVPN Threat Protection bundles a VPN, ad blocking and a password manager under one paid subscription, with 10 devices on the same account. It suits readers who want one toolset rather than separate products, and less so anyone hoping to try a tier at no cost.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3HigherEntry price of €2.08 a month is low, but the bundle renewal of $49.99 to $99.99 pulls the axis down. | 8.1Entry price of €14.99 ranks 115 of 131 brands, against a €6.84 median. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.2 |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.1 |
Choosing between them
Pick Norton if cost, privacy, monthly price, devices, and money-back period matter most.
Pick NordVPN Threat Protection if features and longest plan (months) matter most.
Licences and countries
| Country | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Lithuania |
If neither fits
NextDNS Inc. has monthly price at €1.99, against €2.08 for Norton and €14.99 for NordVPN Threat Protection.
NextDNS Inc. reviewSources 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
NordVPN Threat Protection
- nordvpn.com: 17 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 19 of 232 | 2 of 232 |
| Antivirus software | 14 of 92 | 1 of 92 |
| Free VPNs | 15 of 189 | 2 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | Nord Security |
| Headquarters | United States | Lithuania |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 2012 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Help centre, Chat |
Antivirus
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99 | €65.88 to €103.08 |
| Free version | YesHas it | No |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more | VPN, Password manager |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Password managers
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | €14.99 |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | Not confirmed |
Parental controls
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €2.08lowest quarter | €14.99highest quarter | €7.99 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | €3.49below the median | €3.99 |
| Devices | 10 to 20highest quarter | 10at the median | 10 |
| Server countries | from 100highest quarter | 150highest quarter | 62 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | 24 monthsabove the median | 27 monthshighest quarter | 12 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.
NordVPN Threat Protection
Pros
- Long-term plans drop to €3.49 a month against €14.99 on monthly billing.
- VPN servers keep no logs, a policy backed by independent no-log audits.
- A single subscription covers vpn and password manager, so the VPN and password manager arrive as a set.
Cons
- The free plan and the free version are both marked no, so every tier needs payment.
- Phone and email are not among its support channels (help centre and chat).
- Renewal runs €139.08 to €269.88 against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08.
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
NordVPN Threat Protection
Who it suits
- Readers who want traffic encryption and ad blocking on one account rather than separate products.
- Households that will connect more than one gadget, since a single account covers 10 devices.
- People who travel or watch streaming services abroad, as no logs, streaming and travel covers no-logs, streaming and travel.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email, at $0.99, if masking an email address is the only job.
- EasyOptOuts, at $19.99, for readers after data removal rather than VPN protection.
- Apple Inc., at $0.99, if the goal is iCloud account features rather than a VPN and ad blocker.
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
NordVPN Threat Protection
Current offer
First period offer
2-year Basic plan with 3 extra months: EUR 3.49 per month for the first 27 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 139.08/year; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
2-year Complete plan with 3 extra months: EUR 4.49 per month for the first 27 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 219.48/year; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
2-year Ultra plan with 3 extra months: EUR 6.59 per month for the first 27 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; renews at EUR 269.88/year; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
1-year plan discount: Basic EUR 5.49, Complete EUR 6.49, Ultra EUR 8.59 per month for the first 12 months
Introductory price valid for the first period only; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
30-day money-back guarantee: Full refund if not 100 percent satisfied within 30 days
All plans; refund must be requested within 30 days of initial purchase via 24/7 customer support
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton | NordVPN Threat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Cambodia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
8 of 58 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.
NordVPN Threat Protection
How much does NordVPN Threat Protection cost?+
The monthly plan runs at €14.99, and the longest term brings that down to €3.49 a month over 27 months. The first year is billed at €65.88 to €103.08, with a 30 day money back period attached.
What does it cost at renewal?+
The headline long-term rate covers the first term, then the renewal price runs €139.08 to €269.88 for a comparable term. Set against a first year of €65.88 to €103.08, that step is large, so anyone staying several years should weigh both figures before committing.
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