Norton 360 with LifeLock offers three main editions that differ in their features, levels of protection, and price points: Norton 360 with LifeLock Select, Norton 360 with LifeLock Advantage, and Norton 360 with LifeLock Ultimate Plus. Here’s a comparison to help clarify the differences between these editions:
1. Norton 360 with LifeLock Select
Best for: Individuals or families seeking a comprehensive but more affordable security suite.
- Price Range: Typically the most affordable option.
- Identity Theft Protection:
- Monitors up to one credit bureau (Equifax).
- Provides up to $25,000 in stolen funds reimbursement.
- Offers up to $100,000 in coverage for personal expenses incurred from identity theft.
- Provides up to $1 million coverage for lawyers and experts for identity theft recovery.
- Device Security:
- Protects up to 10 devices (PCs, Macs, smartphones, or tablets).
- Includes real-time threat protection, firewall, and Secure VPN for secure browsing.
- Other Features:
- Password Manager
- 100 GB of Cloud Backup for PC
- SafeCam (blocks unauthorized webcam access)
- Parental Control (for managing children’s online activity)
Summary: This edition provides a strong baseline of identity theft protection and device security at a relatively lower price point, with monitoring focused on one credit bureau.
2. Norton 360 with LifeLock Advantage
Best for: Individuals or families who want enhanced identity protection, including more extensive credit monitoring and larger coverage limits.
- Price Range: Mid-range pricing.
- Identity Theft Protection:
- Monitors up to two credit bureaus (Equifax and one additional bureau).
- Provides up to $100,000 in stolen funds reimbursement.
- Offers up to $100,000 for personal expenses from identity theft.
- Up to $1 million for legal assistance and identity theft recovery experts.
- Adds Identity Lock and Bank & Credit Card Activity Alerts features.
- Includes credit card, checking, and savings account activity alerts.
- Device Security:
- Protects up to 10 devices.
- Includes all the features of Norton 360 with LifeLock Select, such as real-time threat protection, VPN, and Cloud Backup.
- Other Features:
- 250 GB of Cloud Backup for PC
- Dark Web Monitoring (searches for personal information on the dark web)
Summary: The Advantage edition steps up protection with two-bureau credit monitoring, increased coverage for identity theft and financial accounts, and more device coverage. It’s ideal for people with more extensive financial activity to protect.
3. Norton 360 with LifeLock Ultimate Plus
Best for: Individuals or families with significant financial assets and multiple devices, seeking the highest level of protection and coverage.
- Price Range: Highest pricing tier.
- Identity Theft Protection:
- Monitors all three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Provides up to $1 million in stolen funds reimbursement.
- Offers up to $1 million for personal expenses from identity theft.
- Up to $1 million for legal and expert identity theft recovery assistance.
- Includes 401(k), investment, and account activity alerts.
- Provides home title monitoring and social media monitoring for account takeover threats.
- Device Security:
- Protects unlimited devices.
- Includes all features from Select and Advantage editions, plus enhanced monitoring of additional devices.
- Other Features:
- 500 GB of Cloud Backup for PC
- Priority 24/7 customer support
- Annual credit reports and scores from all three credit bureaus
- Identity and Social Security number monitoring for early detection of misuse.
Summary: Norton 360 with LifeLock Ultimate Plus is the most comprehensive option, offering full three-bureau credit monitoring, high reimbursement limits, additional identity and financial monitoring tools, and unlimited device protection. It is ideal for individuals or families with extensive financial assets and a greater need for identity protection.
Comparison Summary
| Feature | LifeLock Select | LifeLock Advantage | LifeLock Ultimate Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Bureau Monitoring | 1 bureau | 1 bureau | 3 bureaus |
| Stolen Funds Reimbursement | Up to $25,000 | Up to $100,000 | Up to $1 million |
| Personal Expense Coverage | Up to $25,000 | Up to $100,000 | Up to $1 million |
| Lawyer/Expert Coverage | Up to $1 million | Up to $1 million | Up to $1 million |
| U.S.-based Identity Restoration Specialists | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Identity & SSN Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Customer Support | Standard 24/7 | Standard 24/7 | 24/7 Priority Support |
| Phone Takeover Monitoring | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fictitious Identity Monitoring |
No | Yes | Yes |
| Annual Credit Reports | No | Yes (1 bureau) | Yes (3 bureaus) |
| 401(k) & Investment Alerts | No | No | Yes |
| Home Title Monitoring | No | No | Yes |
| Social Media Monitoring | No | No | Yes |
| Price (Annual)* | $99.99 | $199.99 | $299.99 |
* Prices shown were offered at the time of writing this blog post. They can change at any time.
Final Thoughts:
- LifeLock Select is a great entry-level choice for those looking for affordable, basic protection.
- LifeLock Advantage is suitable for users who want more robust identity theft protection and larger financial monitoring coverage.
- LifeLock Ultimate Plus offers the highest level of protection, ideal for individuals or families with significant assets and more complex financial and identity security needs.
Notes:
The comparison above is for Norton 360 with LifeLock editions in the United States. If looking for more information about Norton editions without LifeLock, here is our post about that – Norton 360 Comparison.
Norton 360 with LifeLock is not available outside of the United States. Norton 360 in other countries differs in the number of protected devices and the space of cloud backup.
