Updated September 29, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs SpyHunter
Where Norton and SpyHunter differ
| Compare |  Norton |  SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99Lower | $35.70 |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99Lower | $79.98 |
| Devices | 10 to 20Higher | 1 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extensionCovers more | Windows, MacOS |
| Money-back period | 60 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free version (Yes).
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.8.
- First-year price is lower at Norton: $19.99 vs $35.70.
- Renewal price is lower at Norton: $49.99 to $99.99 vs $79.98.
- Devices is higher at Norton: 10 to 20 vs 1.
- Platforms: only Norton offers iOS, Android, Google TV.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone, Community.
- Support channels: only SpyHunter offers Email.
- Money-back period is higher at Norton: 60 days vs 30 days.
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.
SpyHunter
SpyHunter suits people comparing entry cost against renewal cost who use Windows or macOS and want a free version to start with. SpyHunter entry sits at $35.70 with renewal at $79.98 for coverage on 1 device plus help through email and help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.3Entry at $35.70 with renewal at $79.98 plus free version choice |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 8.3Covers 1 device across Windows and macOS with help via email and help centre |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 8.9Offered by EnigmaSoft Limited with window 30 for reassurance |
By the numbers
| Fact | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99 | $35.70 |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99 | $79.98 |
| Devices | 10 to 20 | 1 |
| Money-back period | 60 days | 30 days |
How they place
| Ranking | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus software | 14 of 92 | 9 of 92 |
| Free antivirus | 10 of 62 | 7 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | EnigmaSoft Limited |
| Headquarters | United States | Ireland |
| Founded | 1982 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation | Not confirmed |
Parental controls
| Fact | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton | SpyHunter | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99lowest quarter | $35.70below the median | $50.00 |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99below the median | $79.98above the median | $78.99 |
| Devices | 10 to 20highest quarter | 1lowest quarter | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 51 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.
SpyHunter
Pros
- Free version available for evaluation before paid SpyHunter coverage
- Entry for SpyHunter sits at $35.70 with renewal at $79.98
- Runs across Windows and macOS for desktop coverage
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only
- Covers 1 device compared with 5 across antivirus options
- Renewal at $79.98 sits above entry at $35.70
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
SpyHunter
Who it suits
- People on Windows or macOS who prefer a free version start, unlike Apple Inc. mobile focus across iOS, iPadOS and macOS
- Shoppers weighing entry at $35.70 against renewal at $79.98 rather than ESET Brasil entry at BRL 64.22
- Users covering a single desktop who do not need Acronis reach of 5
Who should look elsewhere
- Households needing multi device coverage beyond 1 device, where Acronis at 5 fits better
- Shoppers seeking broad mobile coverage across iOS, iPadOS and macOS associated with Apple Inc.
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
Country by country
| Country | Norton | SpyHunter |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
SpyHunter
What does SpyHunter cost at entry and at renewal?+
SpyHunter entry for the paid option sits at $35.70, while renewal sits at $79.98. That gap matters when comparing entry appeal with longer term cost. Review both figures together before choosing, since renewal applies after the opening term ends and shapes overall value.
Does SpyHunter offer a free version?+
Yes, a free version is offered alongside paid SpyHunter coverage under free. That option lets people explore core protection before committing to entry at $35.70. Paid renewal at $79.98 applies only after moving to the paid option and completing the opening term.