Norton 360
Antivirus suite with VPN, password manager and PC cloud backup
Our verdict
Third of our top three antivirus apps
For: Households that want a VPN and backup in one plan
Norton 360 Deluxe covers 5 devices on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone with real-time protection, a VPN for every device, a password manager, cloud backup for Windows PCs and parental controls. Norton's US order page shows it from $39.99 for the first year, then $104.99 a year. Its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 from about 183,000 ratings. It is third because there is no free version, only a 30-day trial, and the backup and Norton Family parental controls do not work on a Mac.
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Good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026
Best for antivirus, a VPN and PC backup in one
Norton 360 bundles antivirus with a VPN, a password manager and cloud backup for Windows PCs, and the LifeLock plans add US identity theft cover. With 4.7 stars from about 183,000 App Store ratings, people clearly get on with it. Just know the cheap first year jumps to $104.99 a year for 5 devices when it renews.
Who Norton 360 is for
- Great if you want your PC's files backed up by the same app that guards it
- Handy when you want a VPN on every device without a second subscription
- Good for US buyers who want identity theft cover with their antivirus
Who Norton 360 is not for
- Skip it if renewal surprises annoy you, since the first term is priced lower than what follows
- Not for you if you're on a Mac and want the cloud backup or parental controls
Why Norton 360 gets a 2.8
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- CValue for moneyDeluxe covers 5 devices for $39.99 the first year and $104.99 the next, so $144.98 over two years, about $6 a month. That's above the middle of antivirus apps but short of the dearest tenth.
- CFree plan and trialA 30-day trial on Norton's US order pages, and the listing doesn't say whether it wants a card. The iPhone app gives 7 days with an annual plan. There's no free version.
- BFeaturesReal-time protection on four platforms, a VPN for every device on the plan, a password manager, PC cloud backup and parental controls, plus a refund if its experts can't remove a virus. The gaps are on Mac, which gets no backup and no Norton Family.
- AEase of use4.7 from about 183,000 App Store ratings. That's a huge crowd, and a happy one.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWindows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Cloud backup is for Windows PCs only, and there's no API or integration list on record, so it stops at B.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Norton's own order pages and its app store listings on 17 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Norton's main US site turned our reader away, so its prices are not on record. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Norton 360's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 10 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on ease of use (A, above 13 of 14) and worst on value for money (C, above 3).
Its paid plans start at $7.08 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 9 of the 10 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 15 antivirus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Norton 360’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 3 of 14, level with 11
- CFree plan and trialAbove 3 of 14, level with 7
- BFeaturesAbove 4 of 14, level with 10
- AEase of useAbove 13 of 14, level with 1
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 14, level with 14
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 antivirus apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep Norton 360, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Norton 360 you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 10 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade. It costs $84.99 a year.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Norton 360’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Norton 360?
Norton 360 is Gen Digital's security subscription for home users. Plans combine real-time antivirus with a VPN, a password manager, cloud backup for Windows PCs and parental controls, and the Norton 360 with LifeLock plans add identity theft protection and credit monitoring. Plans differ mainly in device count and backup space.
Norton 360 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99. See every plan
Good for
- Households that want antivirus, a VPN and a password manager in one subscription
- Windows users who want their files backed up to the cloud by their security app
- US buyers who want identity theft cover alongside device protection
Worth knowing
- Prices come from one of Norton's US order pages, where first-year prices vary between sections; the main site refused automated reads on 2026-10-17.
- Norton's order pages say plans are priced for an introductory term and then renew automatically at a higher renewal price.
- Cloud backup is for Windows PCs, and Norton Family parental controls do not work on Mac.
- LifeLock identity features rely on US credit bureaus such as Equifax and need your identity verified first.
Key features
- Real-time device protection
- Protects against ransomware, viruses, spyware and other malware on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, with Norton's Virus Protection Promise of a refund if its experts cannot remove a virus.
- Secure VPN and ad-tracker blocker
- Norton 360 plans include a VPN for as many devices as the plan covers, plus anonymous browsing and blocking of advertising trackers.
- PC cloud backup
- Plans include cloud storage for backing up files from a Windows PC, from 2 GB on the smallest plans up to 500 GB on Ultimate Plus.
- Password manager and parental controls
- A password manager is included, and Deluxe and higher plans add Norton Family parental controls, which are not supported on Mac.
- Scam protection on phones
- The mobile apps check web pages, text messages and email for scams, and the iPhone app blocks scam and junk calls. Norton Genie answers safety questions.
- LifeLock identity protection
- Norton 360 with LifeLock plans add SSN and credit alerts, credit monitoring from one or three bureaus, and stolen funds reimbursement of up to $25,000 to $1 million.
Norton 360 pricing
- Starts at
- $84.99 per year at renewal (Standard, 1 device), after a first year from $34.99
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 30-day trial on Norton's US order pages; the iPhone app offers 7 days with an annual plan
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Norton 360 Standard | $84.99per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year | Antivirus, VPN and password manager for one device. Norton's US order page shows the first year from $34.99, then $84.99 a year. |
| Norton 360 Deluxe | $104.99per year for up to 5 devices at renewal, after a first year | The same protection on up to 5 devices, with cloud backup and parental controls. First year from $39.99 on Norton's US order page. |
Read from buy-static.norton.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Norton 360 before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsCheaper first year
Norton's US order page shows Norton 360 Standard from $34.99 and Deluxe from $39.99 for the first year, before renewing at $84.99 and $104.99.
Stated on buy-static.norton.com
How people rate the Norton 360 app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
182,883 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 17, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Is Norton 360 free?
No, Norton 360 is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day trial on Norton's US order pages; the iPhone app offers 7 days with an annual plan.
How much does Norton 360 cost?
Norton 360 lists 2 plans. Norton 360 Standard: $84.99 per year for 1 device at renewal, after a first year. Norton 360 Deluxe: $104.99 per year for up to 5 devices at renewal, after a first year. Prices were read from buy-static.norton.com on Oct 17, 2026.
What platforms does Norton 360 work on?
Norton 360 is available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Does Norton 360 offer any discounts?
Norton 360 publicly lists the following: Cheaper first year.
How is Norton 360 rated?
Norton 360's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 182,883 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 17, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Norton 360 have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. Norton 360 is listed for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is Norton 360 open source?
Norton 360 is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Who makes Norton 360?
Norton 360 is made by Gen Digital Inc.
What are the alternatives to Norton 360?
The closest alternatives to Norton 360 in our directory are Bitdefender, McAfee, Malwarebytes, TotalAV and Trend Micro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Norton 360.
How does Norton 360 compare with other antivirus apps?
Norton 360's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 10 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade, and level with 3. It stands best on ease of use (A, above 13 of 14) and worst on value for money (C, above 3).
Is Norton 360 good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Norton 360 C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $7.08 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.17 for the category: 9 of the 10 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4, and no tool on the category's chart scores higher without costing more.
Could I make my own version of Norton 360?
To replace Norton 360 you would be making an engine that recognises new malware as it appears. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 10 of the 14 other antivirus apps we grade. It costs $84.99 a year. What you could not make: An engine that recognises new malware as it appears. Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 17, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.