Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Norton Family vs Trend Micro
Norton Family vs Trend Micro: the differences
| Compare |  Norton Family |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99Lower | $74.95 |
| Devices | 5 to 10 | 3 to 10 |
| Platforms | Windows, Android, iOS | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOSCovers more |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter, LocationCovers more | Screen time, Web filter |
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Yearly price is lower at Norton Family: $49.99 vs $74.95.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers MacOS, Chrome OS.
- Features: only Norton Family offers Location.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Norton Family: 1982 vs 1988.
- Norton Family is available in 7 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Norton Family offers Budget.
- Pricing model: only Trend Micro offers Free.
Our verdict on each
Norton Family
Norton Family suits families who want screen time limits, web filtering and location checks under the same subscription. It costs $49.99 a year for 5 to 10 devices across Windows, Android and iOS, which puts it mid table among the brands compared here.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro packs antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls into a single subscription, which suits households that prefer a single bill. Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 and costs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Yearly price $49.99 sits mid table at position 16 of 32, above free built in tools. | 9.1Maximum Security runs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median while the Trend Micro VPN term price of $29.95 sits under €3.97. |
| Offer | 9.2 | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 10.0Higher | 9.6 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
Available in 34 countries for both. Additional countries for Norton Family: 12. Additional countries for Trend Micro: 5.
How they place
| Ranking | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 11 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Budget | Free |
| Legal entity | Gen Digital Inc. | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | United States | Japan |
| Founded | 1982Lower | 1988 |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $4.17 to $5.83 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95 |
| Features | Not confirmed | Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | JP |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Streaming |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
Identity protection
| Fact | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Norton Family | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $49.99below the median | $74.95above the median | $71.88 |
| Devices | 5 to 10at the median | 3 to 10at the median | 10 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Norton Family
Pros
- Covers 5 to 10 devices across Windows, Android and iOS for $49.99 a year.
- Bundles screen time, web filter and location into the same subscription.
- Comes from Gen Digital Inc., a vendor founded in 1982.
Cons
- Platforms stop at Windows, Android and iOS, while Control D covers Windows, macOS and Linux.
- It is a paid plan at $49.99 a year where Apple built in controls cost $0 a year.
- The feature set is screen time, web filter and location, focused on the core jobs and little else.
Trend Micro
Pros
- Free utilities are on offer, with a scanner, a deepfake inspector and a password generator
- The subscription adds a VPN, a password manager and parental controls to the antivirus core
- Maximum Security runs on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and covers 3 to 10
Cons
- Maximum Security at $74.95 for the first year sits above the €49.95 site median
- The free plan limits cover single-purpose utilities only, so a household needs a paid plan for full protection
- The logging policy holds what you supply plus some data read automatically from your device, with an opt-out per product
Who each suits
Norton Family
Who it suits
- Households on Windows, Android and iOS who want screen time, web filtering and location in the same place.
- Parents who check location and screen time together rather than in separate apps.
- Buyers who want a vendor founded in 1982 behind a budget tier product.
Who should look elsewhere
- Mac and Linux households, since Control D covers Windows, macOS and Linux while Norton Family stays on Windows, Android and iOS.
- Apple Inc. users content with the built in controls that cost $0 a year.
- Buyers comparing in BRL, since ESET Brasil charges BRL 64.22 to BRL 278.32 in another currency.
Trend Micro
Who it suits
- Households mixing desktop and mobile across Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Parents wanting screen time and web filtering in the same subscription
- People after protection and a VPN together, a pairing 97.1% of the brands here offer
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., when the devices in the household are Apple hardware
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free edition reaches 50
- ESET Brasil, whose first-year price is BRL 64.22
Current offers
Norton Family
Current offer
First period offer
Norton 360 Deluxe at a great price: EUR 39.99 for the first year: 63% OFF, EUR 39.99 first year (EUR 109.99/year renewal)
Terms and Conditions Apply; savings compared to the renewal price of EUR 109.99/year
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free trials
A payment method is required at sign-up and is charged at the end of the trial period unless cancelled first
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Trend Micro
Current offer
First period offer
Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Internet Security 3 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 59.95 instead of USD 83.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Norton Family | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| Colombia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
8 of 51 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Norton Family
What does Norton Family cost a year?+
The plan is $49.99 a year for the whole household. That yearly figure covers screen time, web filtering and location across the covered devices, so families can weigh it against the built in tools that cost $0 a year. It sits in the budget tier of this market.
How many devices can a Norton Family plan cover?+
Coverage runs to 5 to 10 devices. That fits a household with several phones and a shared computer, and the typical ceiling across parental control brands in this comparison is 10 devices.
Trend Micro
What does the first year of Maximum Security cost?+
Maximum Security lists $74.95 for the first year, and the same figure appears as the yearly price of $74.95 on that plan. That sits above the €49.95 median first-year price across the brands compared here.
How many devices does a subscription cover?+
Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 depending on the plan, which reaches the 10 upper quartile for device counts among the brands here. A larger household would look at a higher tier rather than this range.