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Norton VPN

Budget-friendly VPN built for privacy, bundled with Norton's antivirus suite

Norton VPN is an affordable, user-friendly virtual private network offering strong AES-256 encryption and a no-logs policy verified by VerSprite in 2024. Available standalone or bundled with Norton 360 antivirus products, it supports up to 10 devices across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS platforms. The service includes features like kill switches, ad blocking, WireGuard protocol support, and global server coverage across 60+ countries.

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Real cost
$3.33/mo
Standard
RC Score
7.1/10
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User rating
0.0/5
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The methodology

How we scored it

Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.

Value for money25%
8.2/10
Features20%
6.5/10
Ease of use15%
8.8/10
Support quality15%
7.0/10
Deal strength15%
0.0/10
User feedback10%
0.0/10
Pricing

What it actually costs

Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.

★ Best Value

Standard

$3.33/mo intro
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Plus

$4.17/mo intro
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Ultimate

$5/mo intro
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The real cost

What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.

1y4y intro8y
Intro period
$159.84
48 mo @ $3.33
Total cost
$159.84
≈ $3.33/mo blended
Renewal
$0
Within intro term
The renewal cliff

When the bill actually arrives

Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.

Y0Y1Y2Y3Y4Y5Y6Y7Y8▼ Renewal cliff$3.33/mo$3.33/mo $0$2$4
Intro period (months 1–48)Renewal pricing (month 49+)
Head to head

Norton VPN against the field

The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.

 Norton VPNThis pageExpressVPNProton VPN
ReviewCost score7.1/108.6/108.4/10
Cheapest planStandard
From$3.33/mo$3.49/mo
Renews atNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Biggest strengthCompetitive pricing starting at $3.33/month with excellent first-year discounts and 60-day money-back guaranteeProprietary Lightway protocol delivers consistently fast speeds, particularly with Lightway Turbo on WindowsAudited no-logs policy and full open-source codebase provide exceptional transparency
Biggest drawbackSmaller server network (60–65 countries) compared to competitors like NordVPN or ExpressVPN offering 90+ countriesDevice limits (10/12/14) lag behind competitors like Surfshark and PIA that offer unlimited simultaneous connectionsNo 24/7 live chat support—email-only, with 1-3 day response times reported

Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.

Common questions

What people ask about Norton VPN

Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.

Is Norton VPN worth buying standalone, or should I get it bundled with Norton 360?
Bundled with Norton 360 offers exceptional value at $3.33–$5.00/month for the first year. As a standalone product, the $39.99 first-year price is competitive, but the $79.99 renewal price is steep. If you already use Norton antivirus, the bundle makes sense; otherwise, consider standalone competitors like Surfshark or CyberGhost.
Can I trust Norton VPN's no-logs policy?
Yes, in 2024 Norton underwent an independent VerSprite audit confirming low risk and no logs of online browsing activity. However, Norton does collect some usage data by default; you can disable 'Share app usage data' in settings for additional privacy control.
Will Norton VPN work for streaming Netflix internationally?
Norton VPN works with Netflix in many major regions, but success is inconsistent. It unblocked Netflix in only 2 of 4 test regions and may cause buffering due to speed loss. If streaming is your priority, competitors with larger server networks offer better reliability.
Is the kill switch reliable on all platforms?
No. The kill switch is available only on Windows and Android apps and has been reported to fail inconsistently even on those platforms. macOS and iOS users have no kill switch protection at all.