Norton vs. Bitdefender
Get protection against cyberthreats like viruses, malware, ransomware, and more from Norton, The Most Awarded Consumer Security Brand Ever by PCMag.#
Norton vs. Bitdefender
Norton 360 Deluxe beats out Bitdefender Total Security with features like Cloud Backup, Parental Control, and additional online privacy protection. It has received top awards for performance, speed, and protection, and offers a 60-day money back guarantee with annual plans.
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Norton VPN Ultimate ranks #1 in performance.9
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The least jitter among the competition, which means a more stable and reliable connection.9
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Data transfer rate is over 2x faster than the average VPN, providing a more efficient and speedy connection.9
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Fastest upload and download speeds vs. the competition.9
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PCMag Best Brands for 2024.
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Fast and secure internet connection.
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Stream websites, videos, and apps from other locations.
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No-log policy for anonymous browsing.
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Auto-connect and reconnect for reliable protection.
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Kill Switch to keep internet activity private when VPN disconnects.
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Parental Control to keep your children safer online.‡
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Find your info on public sites and request its removal with Privacy Monitor.
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- No one can prevent all cybercrime or identity theft.
- Not all features are available on all platforms.
- Comparisons shown are between the Norton product and a comparable plan from the competitor listed based on device count, entitlements, price, and/or features. Last updated on 8/13/24.
Genie Scam Protection
Our best protection now has AI scam detection.
Norton 360 now includes Genie Scam Protection, AI-powered detection for advanced scams:
- Advanced AI outsmarts sophisticated online scams.
- AI engine protects against SMS scams.
- Genie, our AI-powered scam assistant, helps you avoid suspicious websites and texts.
Compare plans.
- 1 PC, Mac, tablet, or phone
- Antivirus, malware, ransomware, and hacking protection
- NEW! Genie Scam Protection
- 100% Virus Protection Promise2
- 2GB Cloud Backup‡‡,4
- Password Manager
- 3 PCs, Macs, tablets, or phone
- Antivirus, malware, ransomware, and hacking protection
- NEW! Genie Scam Protection
- 100% Virus Protection Promise2
- 2GB Cloud Backup‡‡,4
- Password Manager
- VPN private internet connection
- Dark Web Monitoring§
Norton 360 with LifeLock
Select Plus
$189.99
first yr.
See subscription details below.*
$17.99
mo first yr.
See subscription details below.*
- 10 PCs, Macs, tablets, or phones
- Antivirus, malware, ransomware, and hacking protection
- NEW! Genie Scam Protection Pro
- 100% Virus Protection Promise2
- 250GB Cloud Backup‡‡,4
- Password Manager
- VPN private internet connection
- Dark Web Monitoring§
- Privacy Monitor
- Parental Control‡
- LifeLock identity theft protection
Trusted by more than 50 million customers worldwide.
We are here to support you 24/7, including phone and chat support.
Count on decades of experience and a proven track record of keeping people safer every day.
We provide a 60-day money back guarantee for annual subscriptions. If you’re not satisfied, return it for a refund within 60 days.
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AV-TEST
"Best Protection 2023 Award" for Norton 360
PCWorld
Best of 2024 for Norton 360 Deluxe
Frequently asked questions
You get more features with Norton 360 Deluxe—all backed by a 60-day money back guarantee. Plus, Norton 360 Deluxe won the SE Labs award for Best Home Anti-Malware 2023.
Norton and Bitdefender have multiple plans. For the above comparison between Norton 360 Deluxe and Bitdefender Total Security, the prices are comparable to one another.
No. Security software is designed to work independently on a computer, and multiple security solutions on a single computer aren’t generally recommended.
It’s not advisable to have two or more security solutions, like Norton and Bitdefender, installed on a single computer. Running multiple antivirus components simultaneously can cause scans to take as much as 10 times longer than usual, and running two anti-spyware products can cause up to a 40% increase in scan time.
A promise you can count on.
We’re so confident in our antivirus and malware protection, we offer a 100% guarantee. If your device gets a virus our Norton experts can’t remove, you get your money back!2
System requirements
Not all features are available on all devices and platforms.
Norton Family, Norton Parental Control, Norton Cloud Backup, and SafeCam are presently not supported on Mac OS or Windows 10 in S mode.
Windows support includes devices using x86/Intel and AMD Snapdragon/ARM chips.
Versions using Snapdragon/ARM do not include Cloud Backup, Parental control, and Software Updater.
Windows™ operating systems
Microsoft Windows 11 (all versions).
Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions).
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions). Some protection features are not available in Windows 8
Start screen browsers.
Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later.
Mac® operating systems
Current and previous two versions of Mac OS.
Features not supported: Norton Cloud Backup, Norton Parental Control, and Norton SafeCam.
Android™ operating systems
Android 8.0 or later. Must have Google Play app installed. Multi-user mode not supported.
Features not supported: Norton Cloud Backup, Norton Parental Control, and Norton SafeCam.
iOS operating systems
iPhones or iPads running the current and previous two versions of Apple® iOS.
Norton VPN is available for Windows™ PC, Mac®, iOS and Android™ devices. It may be used on the specified number of devices during the subscription term. VPN availability subject to restrictions in certain countries, please check your local laws.
Windows™ operating systems
Microsoft Windows 7 (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later.
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions).
Microsoft Windows 10 (all versions), except Windows 10 in S mode.
Microsoft Windows 11 (all versions), except Windows 11 in S mode.
Mac® operating systems
Current and previous two versions of Mac OS.
Android™ operating systems
Androids running 8.0 or later.
iOS operating systems
iPhones or iPads running the current and previous two versions of Apple® iOS.
No one can prevent all cybercrime or identity theft.
* Important subscription, pricing, and offer details:
- Details: Subscription contracts begin when the transaction is complete and are subject to our Terms of Sale and License & Services Agreement. For trials, a payment method is required at sign-up and will be charged at the end of the trial period, unless canceled first.
- Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless the renewal is canceled before billing. Renewal payments are billed annually (up to 35 days before renewal) or monthly depending on your billing cycle. Annual subscribers will receive an email with the renewal price beforehand. Renewal prices may be higher than the initial price and are subject to change. You can cancel the renewal as described here in your account or by contacting us here or at 844-488-4540.
- Cancellation and refund: You can cancel your contracts and get a full refund within 14 days of initial purchase for monthly subscriptions, and within 60 days of payments for annual subscriptions. For details, visit our Cancellation and Refund Policy. To cancel your contract or request a refund, click here.
2 Requires an automatically renewing subscription for a product containing antivirus features. For further terms and conditions, please see norton.com/virus-protection-promise.
4 Only available on Windows systems (but not in S mode or on ARM processors).
‡ Monitoring available on Windows™ PC, iOS, and Android™ devices. Not all features available on all platforms.
‡‡ Requires your device to have an Internet/data plan and be turned on.
§ Monitoring not available in all countries and varies based on region.
The Norton and LifeLock brands are part of Gen. LifeLock identity theft protection is not available in all countries.
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