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What sets Norton apart from the competition is our many awards—including ranking #1 in VPN performance and having the fastest upload and download speeds—plus a 60-day money-back guarantee.9

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Norton vs ExpressVPN

Get a fast and reliable VPN with advanced privacy and malware protection plus parental controls to keep your family and your devices safer online.

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Norton VPN Ultimate
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Device count

Up to 10 devices

Up to 8 devices
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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Utilizes the advanced encryption of WireGuard® protocol
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Find your info on public sites and request it’s removal with Privacy Monitor
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50 GB Cloud Backup
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Parental Control to keep your children safer online.‡
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Fast and secure internet connection.
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Antivirus, malware, ransomware, and hacking protection.
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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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  • 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 7/17/2024.
  • 9 Based on a test of eight other leading VPN products selected by Gen in the VPN Products Performance Benchmarks report conducted by PassMark Software commissioned by Gen, November 2023.
  • WireGuard is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld.

Choose the VPN service that suits you best.

Norton VPN Standard
VPN
$79.99 first yr.

Equivalent to $3.33/mo. for the first year.
Pay {sale} today for a 1-year subscription. Renews at {ar}/year.
See subscription details below.*

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  • Protect up to 5 devices in total.
  • Enjoy more secure and private browsing.
  • Keep your important online data more private.
  • Access your favorite content whether you're at home or on the move.
  • Browse without annoying targeted ads.
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Norton VPN Plus
VPN with security
$109.99 first yr.

Equivalent to $3.33/mo. for the first year.
Pay $39.99 today for a 1-year subscription. Renews at $109.99/year.
See subscription details below.*

Buy now
  • Protect up to 5 devices in total.
  • Enjoy more secure and private browsing.
  • Keep your important online data more private.
  • Access your favorite content anywhere.
  • Browse without annoying targeted ads.
  • Block scams, viruses, malware, and hacking.
  • Enjoy a 100% Virus Protection Promise.2
  • Securely create, store, and manage passwords.
  • Be notified if your info’s found on the dark web.§
  • Store valuable files on 10 GB of Cloud Backup.4
Norton VPN Ultimate
VPN, security, family safety
$129.99 first yr.

Equivalent to $5.00/mo. for the first year.
Pay {sale} today for a 1-year subscription. Renews at {ar}/year.
See subscription details below.*

Buy now
  • Protect your loved ones on up to 10 devices in total.
  • Enjoy more secure and private browsing.
  • Keep your important online data more private.
  • Access your favorite content anywhere.
  • Browse without annoying targeted ads.
  • Block scams, viruses, malware, and hacking.
  • Enjoy a 100% Virus Protection Promise.2
  • Securely create, store, and manage passwords.
  • Be notified if your info’s found on the dark web.§
  • Store valuable files on 50 GB of Cloud Backup.4
  • Keep your family safer against online threats.
  • Limit kids' screen time and block unfit content.‡
  • Pinpoint kids' Android/iOS-device locations.6

What is a VPN and why do you need it?

A virtual private network helps give you online privacy and anonymity by creating a private, encrypted data tunnel that helps prevent cybercriminals from hacking into your Wi-Fi connection and intercepting the data you are sending and receiving from your computers or mobile devices.

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Trusted by more than 50 million customers worldwide.

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We are here to support you 24/7 including phone and chat support.

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Count on decades of experience and a proven track record of keeping people safer every day.

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We provide a 60-day money back guarantee for annual subscriptions. If you’re not satisfied, return it fora refund within 60 days.*

PC Mag Award

A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license. Reprinted with permission. © 2022 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Best of the Year awarded in 2021.

SE Labs Award

Best Home Anti-Malware 2023
SE Labs Winner

AV Test Award

AV-TEST,
"Best Protection 2022 Award"
for Norton 360, Jan-Dec 2022

Frequently asked questions

Why use VPN?

It's important to know how a VPN works and why you should use one. A VPN helps you protect your online privacy, secure your sensitive data, access geo-restricted content, and have a more secure, private, and enjoyable online experience, even on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. It's essential to safeguard your online presence with a fast VPN that doesn't slow down your device, like Norton VPN.

How do I unblock websites online?

Just connect to a VPN server located in a region where the website isn't blocked, and you'll be able to enjoy quick and easy access to your favorite content.

How do I set up and connect to a VPN?

To connect to a VPN, you'll first have to download and install the VPN software:

  • Go to my.Norton.com and Sign In.
  • On the My Norton page, under Norton VPN, click Download.
  • Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Once you've done that, just open the VPN and select the optimal server for you based on the server location options. Then connect to that VPN location with a click and you're ready to browse more privately.

Is VPN safe?

Yes, using a VPN is safe and effective. Norton VPN uses bank-grade encryption to make your data unreadable to unauthorized parties like employers, the government, and ISPs. This ensures your online activities remain private and secure, and protects your sensitive information from potential threats while browsing the internet.

Does Norton VPN have a no-log policy?

Norton has a strict VPN no-log policy. We don't track, log, or save your browsing activities. This means that not even we can see what you do online, ensuring greater privacy and the peace of mind that comes with reliable VPN software.

Does Norton VPN work on iPhone?

Yes, Norton VPN works on iPhone, PC, Android, and Mac to improve your privacy and access to online content on your devices.

Is Norton VPN free?

Norton offers free trials of our VPN so you can try it without paying anything today. A payment method is required.

Norton VPN global servers


Our global high-speed servers dynamically scale with the number of users to ensure the best performance.

System requirements

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.

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™ 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.

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).

6 Location Supervision features are NOT available in all countries. Click here for details. To work, the child’s device must have the Norton Family app installed and be turned on.

9 Based on a test of eight other leading VPN products selected by Gen in the VPN Products Performance Benchmarks report conducted by PassMark Software commissioned by Gen, November 2023.

‡ Monitoring available on Windows™ PC, iOS, and Android™ devices. Not all features available on all platforms.

§ 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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