Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs Proton Pass
Where Norton and Proton Pass differ
| Compare |  Norton |  Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | $4.99Lower |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extension | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Chrome extension, Safari extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Brave extension, Command line interface |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | End-to-end encryption; 256-bit AES-GCM encrypted vaults; OpenPGP with ECC (Curve25519) for vault keys |
| Features | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation | TOTP |
| Family plan | Not confirmed | Pass Family: up to 6 users, includes 6 Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | Independently audited by third-party experts (Cure53 audit published July 2023), open source under GPLv3, public bug bounty |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Proton Pass: $4.99 vs $9.99.
- Platforms: only Norton offers Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV.
- Platforms: only Proton Pass offers Linux, Web app, Safari extension.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Norton: 1982 vs 2014.
- Features: only Norton offers Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation.
- Features: only Proton Pass 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.
Proton Pass
Proton Pass’s listed free-plan features include unlimited logins, notes and credit cards, unlimited devices, 10 hide-my-email aliases, and passkey support. The provider also lists apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, and says all fields, including usernames and web addresses, are encrypted. These are provider descriptions, not an independent security assessment.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.0 |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.1 |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.0 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
How they place
| Ranking | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 11 of 69 | 9 of 69 |
Also worth a look
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| Fact | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | Proton AG |
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 2014 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Community |
Antivirus
| Fact | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Unlimited logins, notes, credit cards and devices; 10 hide-my-email aliases; passkeys on all devices; no vault or item sharing |
| Protocols | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec | Not confirmed |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | No permanent IP logs by default; temporary IP logs kept to combat abuse and fraud; authentication logging off by default; Proton states it has no technical means to access encrypted passwords or notes |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | CH |
Secure email
| Fact | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | Not confirmed | All fields end-to-end encrypted: passwords, usernames, web addresses, credit cards, note contents and metadata; 256-bit AES-GCM vaults; only the user can decrypt, Proton cannot |
| Custom domains | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton | Proton Pass | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99above the median | $4.99below the median | $8 |
Median across 25 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.
Proton Pass
Pros
- The listed free-plan features include unlimited logins, notes and credit cards, plus unlimited devices.
- The provider lists 10 hide-my-email aliases and passkey support.
- Apps are listed for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.
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
Proton Pass
Who it suits
- People who want a password manager with listed apps across desktop and mobile platforms and passkey support.
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
Proton Pass
Current offer
Discount code
40% off Pass Plus: 40% off
Offer link points to the yearly-billing Pass Plus signup; discount applied at signup
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
What is included in a Norton bundle?+
Plans in the vpn, password manager and parental controls group bundle the VPN, the password manager and parental controls, and the VPN adds no logs and streaming plus kill switch, multi hop and obfuscation. The password manager stores its vault encrypted in the cloud, as Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud describes, and it also has a free plan.
Proton Pass
Which platforms are listed for Proton Pass apps?+
The provider lists Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.
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