Norton offers multiple security products. One of those products is Norton 360 which comes in several editions.
The three main editions of Norton 360—Standard, Deluxe, and Premium—offer varying levels of protection, features, and coverage. Below is a comparison of each edition in terms of features, device coverage, and pricing options.
1. Norton 360 Standard
- Key Features:
- Antivirus & Anti-Malware: Real-time protection against viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other threats.
- Secure VPN: Provides encryption for online activities, helping to protect personal information.
- Firewall: Smart firewall to block unauthorized traffic.
- Password Manager: Securely stores and manages passwords and login information.
- Dark Web Monitoring: Scans the dark web for personal information (limited regions).
- PC Cloud Backup: 2 GB of secure cloud storage for PC.
- PC SafeCam: Alerts you if cybercriminals attempt to use your webcam.
- Device Coverage:
- Up to 3 Devices (PCs, Macs, smartphones, or tablets).
- Best For: Individuals who need basic protection for their devices and want VPN and cloud backup features.
2. Norton 360 Deluxe
- Key Features (includes everything in Standard, plus):
- Parental Control: Tools to manage and monitor children’s online activities (available on specific devices).
- School Time: Limits distractions during school hours by blocking specific apps and websites.
- Device Coverage: Extends protection to multiple devices.
- Increased Cloud Backup: 50 GB of secure cloud storage for PC.
- Device Coverage:
- Up to 5 Devices (PCs, Macs, smartphones, or tablets).
- Best For: Families or individuals with multiple devices who need more extensive protection and parental control features.
3. Norton 360 Premium
- Key Features (includes everything in Deluxe, plus):
- Expanded Cloud Backup: 100 GB of secure cloud storage for PC.
- Device Coverage: Covers up to 10 devices, making it ideal for larger households or small businesses with numerous devices.
- Device Coverage:
- Up to 10 Devices (PCs, Macs, smartphones, or tablets).
- Best For: Larger families or small businesses that require protection across many devices and need more cloud backup space.
Feature Comparison Summary
| Feature | Norton 360 Standard | Norton 360 Deluxe | Norton 360 Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Threat Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure VPN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Password Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dark Web Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Backup | 2 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| PC SafeCam | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parental Control | No | Yes | Yes |
| School Time | No | Yes | Yes |
| Device Coverage | Up to 3 Devices | Up to 5 Devices | Up to 10 Devices |
| Price (Annual)* | $39.99 | $49.99 | $54.99 |
* Prices shown were offered at the time of writing this blog post. They can change at any time.
Conclusion
- Norton 360 Standard is perfect for individuals who only need basic protection for up to three devices.
- Norton 360 Deluxe is a solid choice for families or people with multiple devices who also want parental controls and a higher cloud backup limit.
- Norton 360 Premium is ideal for larger families or small businesses with numerous devices and those who need the most storage and protection coverage.
Each edition expands on the previous one, adding more device coverage, cloud storage, and features. The right choice depends on the number of devices and the level of protection and features you need.
Notes:
The comparison above is for Norton 360 editions in the United States, without Lifelock identity theft protection. If looking for more information about Norton editions with LifeLock, here is our post about that – Norton 360 with LifeLock Comparison.
Norton 360 in other countries differs in the number of protected devices and the space of cloud backup.
