Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton vs Surfshark One (Antivirus)
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Norton |  Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $19.99 | €75.33 |
| Devices | 10 to 20Higher | 5 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome extension, Edge extension, Firefox extensionCovers more | Windows, MacOS, Android |
| Free version | YesHas it | No |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controlsCovers more | VPN |
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Norton scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.5.
- Devices is higher at Norton: 10 to 20 vs 5.
- Platforms: only Norton offers iOS, Google TV, Apple TV.
- Free version: only Norton.
- Extras: only Norton offers Password manager, Parental controls.
- Support channels: only Norton offers Phone, Community.
- Support channels: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Email, Chat.
- Founded is lower at Norton: 1982 vs 2018.
- Pricing model: only Norton offers Free.
- Pricing model: only Surfshark One (Antivirus) offers Budget.
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.
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Surfshark One puts antivirus and a VPN in the same subscription, which separates it from the plans next to it. It suits households that want one bill across a few devices, with a first-year price of €75.33 and a monthly option at €2.49.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 8.4 |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 8.9Extras list a VPN, cover runs to 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android, and a trial of 7 days is offered. |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 8.1 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Antivirus software | 14 of 92 | 11 of 92 |
| Identity theft protection | 10 of 117 | 9 of 117 |
Also worth a look
ESET Brasil has devices at 1 to 25, against 10 to 20 for Norton and 5 for Surfshark One (Antivirus).
ESET Brasil reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | NortonLifeLock Ireland Limited | Surfshark B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Netherlands |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | €2.08Lower | €2.49 |
| Credit bureaus monitored | 1 to 3 | Not confirmed |
| Insurance amount | $1,050,000 to $3,000,000Higher | $1,000,000 |
| Family plan price | $18.75 to $52.50 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 7 days |
Password managers
| Fact | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Encryption | Encrypted online vault; data stored encrypted in the cloud | Not confirmed |
| Features | Kill switch, Multi hop, Obfuscation | Not confirmed |
Parental controls
| Fact | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99 | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | 7-day free trial, 3 devices |
| Protocols | Mimic, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec | Doh |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | No-logs policy, independently verified by Deloitte in 2023 and 2025; RAM-only server network |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | NL |
| Privacy tool type | Not confirmed | Private dns, Ad blocker, Search |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal price | $49.99 to $99.99below the median | Not confirmed | $78.99 |
| Devices | 10 to 20highest quarter | 5below the median | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 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.
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Pros
- Extras include a VPN, so protection and privacy arrive on one subscription (vpn)
- Covers 5 devices on Windows, macOS and Android
- A trial of 7 days lets you test the paid tier first
Cons
- No free version, so a subscription is the only way to run the protection
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among them
- 5 devices sits under the group median of 7
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
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Who it suits
- Readers who already pay for a VPN and want malware protection on the same bill
- Households that fit within 5 covered devices
- People who want one subscription across security tools rather than several separate buys
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc. users, who get security features across iOS, iPadOS and macOS from the operating system itself
- Comodo (Xcitium) users who need room for 50 devices on a single plan
- ESET Brasil readers after a different first-year quote, since its first-year price is BRL 64.22
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
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
Current offer
First period offer
Surfshark One 24-month plan with 3 extra months: EUR 75.33 for the first 27 months (Save 85%)
Surfshark One plan on the 24-month term; Starter EUR 67.23 and One+ EUR 121.23 also discounted; VAT may apply
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free trial: 7 days free
Free trial limited to 3 devices; 30-day money-back guarantee if you subscribe after the trial
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton | Surfshark One (Antivirus) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Surfshark One (Antivirus)
What does Surfshark One cost at the start and after renewal?+
The first-year price is €75.33, and the monthly option is listed at €2.49. Set the opening figure against the group median of €49.95. What a renewal costs depends on the checkout terms, so the total shown at the point of payment is the figure to check.
Does the plan include a VPN or is that bought separately?+
A VPN is bundled into the same plan and listed among the extras, so antivirus and privacy cover arrive on one subscription rather than two. That bundling is what separates this offer from antivirus sold on its own. Around 97.1% of the products in this group also bundle a VPN.
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