Aura vs LifeLock
The two biggest names in US identity protection. One includes everything in every plan. The other sells the important parts tier by tier.
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Aura
Identity protection done properly, security software included.
LifeLock
The biggest name in identity protection, tier by tier.
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| Feature | Aura | LifeLock |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.4 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Price | From $12/mo | From $10.42/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Best for | US users worried about fraud | Norton users adding identity cover |
| Category | Identity protection | Identity protection |
| Provider | Aura | Gen Digital |
| Visit Aura | Visit LifeLock |
What year two costs
On the vendors’ own pages, read September 8, 2026: Aura prints $144 for the first year and no renewal amount; LifeLock prints $124.99 for the first year and no renewal amount. Across the 9 vendors that print a renewal price, the median increase is 58.9% and the average 64.3%; every vendor with its source is in the Renewal Price Index, and the entry prices of both sit side by side in the Price Index.
Our verdict
Aura wins on structure. Three-bureau credit monitoring, $1 million insurance per adult, and the security extras are included in every plan, and the family plan is the best value in the category.
LifeLock counters with the strongest brand, a proven restoration service, and tight Norton integration, but its entry tiers monitor only one credit bureau, and matching Aura’s coverage means buying its top tier, Ultimate Plus, at a price that has to be read on LifeLock’s page.
The entry prices of both are in the table above, read in September 2026, and neither vendor prints a renewal amount for them. Compare the tier you would actually need before you compare the price.
“The most complete all-in-one identity protection in this lineup, judged on what every plan includes. Three-bureau credit monitoring, fast alerts, up to $1 million insurance per adult, and antivirus plus VPN thrown in. Pricier than antivirus suites, but it is solving a more expensive problem.”Editorial team, on Aura
“The household name in identity protection, now part of the same company as Norton. Strong alerts and high insurance ceilings on top tiers, but three-bureau credit monitoring only arrives at the most expensive plan, where Aura includes it from the start.”Editorial team, on LifeLock
Frequently asked questions
Is Aura better than LifeLock?
For most buyers, yes. Aura includes three-bureau credit monitoring, identity insurance up to $1 million per adult, and the security extras in every plan, and its family plan is the best value in the category. LifeLock counters with the strongest brand, a proven restoration service, and tight Norton integration, which matter most if you already live in the Norton ecosystem.
Which is cheaper, Aura or LifeLock?
LifeLock looks cheaper on the entry plan, and on the September 2026 reading in the table above it is; neither vendor prints a renewal amount for that plan, which the year-two block above notes. The catch is what the entry plan covers. LifeLock monitors one credit bureau there and keeps three-bureau monitoring for its top tier, Ultimate Plus, while Aura includes it in every plan. Price the tier that matches the cover you want on each vendor's page before you call one of them cheaper.
Which is better for a family?
Aura. Its family plan covers five adults plus unlimited children with parental controls under one price, which is on Aura's pricing page and on the Aura product page here. LifeLock prices coverage tier by tier rather than per household, so a family that wants three-bureau monitoring ends up on Ultimate Plus. Protecting more than one adult, start with Aura.
Does either one include antivirus?
Both come with security software, at different strengths. Aura bundles antivirus and a VPN we rate competent rather than class-leading, which is fine because identity is the actual product. LifeLock pairs naturally with Norton, sold together as Norton 360 with LifeLock Select, priced on Norton's page. If you want strong antivirus and identity cover on one bill, the Norton route is tidier.