Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs Qustodio
Norton vs Qustodio: the differences
| Compare |  Norton |  Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99Lower | $59.95 to $104.95 |
| Devices | 10 to 20 | from 5 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extension | Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, iOS, Kindle, Web |
| Features | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation | Screen time, Web filter, Location |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Yearly price is lower at Norton: $49.99 vs $59.95 to $104.95.
- Platforms: only Norton offers MacOS, Google TV, Apple TV.
- Platforms: only Qustodio offers Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
- Features: only Norton offers Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation.
- Features: only Qustodio offers Screen time, Web filter, Location.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Community.
- Support channels: only Qustodio offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Norton: 1982 vs 2010.
- Norton is available in 53 more countries.
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.
Qustodio
Qustodio is a family-focused parental control service for households that want screen time limits, web filtering and location tracking under a paid plan. Its yearly price runs $59.95 to $104.95, and the broad platform list suits families whose children move between school laptops, phones and tablets.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.9Qustodio's paid plan runs $59.95 to $104.95 a year, above the €43.84 median across the parental controls category. |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.1 |
Cost in a real example
A year covering 5 devices
Norton
$49.99
$49.99
Qustodio
$59.95 to $104.95
$59.95 to $104.95
Norton costs $9.96 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Availability and regulation
| Country | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Spain |
Available in 5 countries for both. Additional countries for Norton: 53.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 8 of 59 | 14 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | Qustodio Technologies S.L. |
| Headquarters | United States | Spain |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 2010 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Antivirus
| Fact | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99 | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Password managers
| Fact | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton | Qustodio | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99below the median | $59.95 to $104.95below the median | $71.88 |
| Devices | 10 to 20highest quarter | from 5below the median | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 33 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.
Qustodio
Pros
- The paid Qustodio plan bundles screen time limits, web filtering and location tracking, as screen time, web filter and location sets out.
- Platform coverage spans Windows, Mac and Chromebook, so the paid plan reaches school laptops, family desktops and e-readers.
- A free option sits alongside the budget tier, as free and budget shows, so a household can test the rules before paying.
Cons
- Yearly fees run $59.95 to $104.95, which is above the €43.84 median across this category.
- Device coverage starts at from 5, under the 10 median device count in the category.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat listed for instant answers.
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
Qustodio
Who it suits
- Parents who want screen time, web and location rules applied together across the family.
- Households where the devices in use already sit within Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
- Families on a modest budget who can start on the free Qustodio option and move up later.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., where the family controls cost $0, so households already inside that ecosystem have no separate subscription to weigh.
- Control D, whose platform list of Windows, macOS and Linux adds Linux desktops that Windows, Mac and Chromebook does not cover.
- ESET Brasil, where yearly fees of BRL 64.22 to BRL 278.32 are quoted in Brazilian reais rather than dollars.
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
Qustodio
Current offer
Free trial
Create your FREE account now: Trial of Premium parental control features
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Qustodio
What does Qustodio cost a year?+
The paid Qustodio plan runs $59.95 to $104.95 for a year. That is the figure the plan is listed at, so it is where a household budget should start. Anyone unsure about the rules can try the free option before committing to a yearly payment.
How many devices does a Qustodio plan cover?+
A paid Qustodio plan covers from 5 on the tiers the company lists. Across this category the typical subscription sits at a 10 median device count, so a home with more screens than the plan allows needs to weigh a second subscription.