Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs NordVPN
Norton vs NordVPN: the differences
| Compare |  Norton |  NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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, TvOS |
| 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 9.1.
- 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 offers NordLynx, NordWhisper.
- Features: only NordVPN offers Split tunnelling.
- Platforms: only Norton offers Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV.
- Platforms: only NordVPN offers Linux, Chrome, Firefox.
- Longest plan (months) is higher at NordVPN: 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
NordVPN suits people who want broad server reach and a no-logs policy under independent audit, and who can commit to a long plan. The catch is entry price: €14.99 a month on the monthly plan, with €139.08 due at renewal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.7Monthly plan runs at €14.99 and the longest plan at €3.49 a month, with €139.08 billed on renewal. |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.6HigherCovers 150 server countries, 10 devices and features including kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop. |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.0 |
Side by side, item by item
| Features | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Kill switch | Yes | Yes |
| Split tunnelling | No | Yes |
| Multi hop | Yes | Yes |
| Obfuscation | Yes | Yes |
If neither fits
NextDNS Inc. has monthly price at €1.99, against €2.08 for Norton and €14.99 for NordVPN.
NextDNS Inc. reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| VPNs | 19 of 232 | 1 of 232 |
| Password managers | 11 of 69 | 1 of 69 |
| Identity theft protection | 10 of 117 | 1 of 117 |
| Free VPNs | 15 of 189 | 1 of 189 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming | No logs, Streaming, TravelCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | Nord Security |
| Headquarters | United States | Lithuania |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 2012 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Antivirus
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Credit bureaus monitored | 1 to 3Higher | 1 |
| Insurance amount | $1,050,000 to $3,000,000Higher | $2,000,000 |
| Family plan price | $18.75 to $52.50 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | €14.99 |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | Regular independent third-party security audits; ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | Not confirmed |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Parental controls
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | No logs: VPN servers keep no logs, with independent no-log audits |
| Privacy tool type | Not confirmed | Ad blocker |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | Not confirmed | 3 |
| Price per TB per year | Not confirmed | €77.88 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton | NordVPN | 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
Pros
- Covers 150 server countries, the highest count in the ranking, with 10 devices per account
- Features include kill switch, split tunnelling and multi hop alongside the stated no logs, streaming and travel use cases
- Protocol choice covers OpenVPN, NordLynx and NordWhisper
Cons
- Entry price is high: €14.99 a month on the monthly plan puts it near the bottom of the monthly price ranking
- There is no free plan, so the free version comparison starts with nothing to test
- Renewal is charged at €139.08, a jump from the €3.49 monthly rate on the introductory long plan
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
Who it suits
- People who need coverage across 150 server countries rather than a handful of nearby ones
- Households or small teams that need 10 connected devices on one subscription
- Subscribers comfortable committing to a long plan, since €3.49 is only reached on the longest term
Who should look elsewhere
- People wanting a free tier, since there is no free plan to start on
- Anyone who needs to pay month to month on a small budget, as €14.99 a month is the priciest end of the monthly ranking
- Readers who need phone support, since the listed channels are email, chat and help centre
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
Current offer
Discount code
75% off + 3 months extra: 75% off
Intro offer on the 2-year plan (first 27 months), VAT may apply, savings versus renewal price
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
+ 3 EXTRA months on 2-year plans: 3 extra months
Offer terms apply, additional terms apply to Ultra plan, VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free trial for new users on Android: 3 days free
New users, Android app via Google Play; not available in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and South Korea
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
NordVPN
How much does NordVPN cost to start with?+
The monthly plan is priced at €14.99. Committing to the longest term, 27 months, brings the monthly figure down to €3.49. That lower rate is introductory, and the 30 money back window still applies if the subscription is not a fit.
What do I pay when the plan renews?+
Renewal is charged at €139.08 for the long term, against the €3.49 monthly rate that applies at the start. Budget for the renewal figure rather than the headline monthly number, since the per month rate is the part that is promotional. The two prices together tell the full cost of staying.