Aura vs LifeLock: prices, coverage and which to choose

Published October 22, 2026

Aura gives more for the entry price: three-bureau credit monitoring, up to $1 million in coverage, antivirus, VPN and data broker removal for about $144 a year. LifeLock wins at the top end: its Total plan ($349.99 a year) reimburses up to $1 million in stolen funds. LifeLock's cheapest plan, Core ($124.99), monitors only one credit bureau.

We have no affiliation with either company. Every price and limit below was read on aura.com and lifelock.norton.com on October 22, 2026, for annual plans.

Side by side

	Aura	LifeLock
Entry price (1 adult, yearly)	about $144 (Individual)	$124.99 (Core)
Three-bureau credit monitoring	Every plan	Advanced and Total only
Coverage at entry level	Up to $1M	Up to $1.05M, $25K stolen funds
Top coverage, 1 adult	Up to $1M	Up to $3M, $1M stolen funds (Total, $349.99)
Data broker removal	Yes, 425+ brokers	Yes, automatic every 90 days
Antivirus, VPN, password manager	Included	Only with Norton 360 bundles
Family plan	5 adults + unlimited kids, ~$32/mo	2 adults + up to 10 kids, from $344.99/yr
Paying monthly	$15/mo (Individual)	$12.49–34.99/mo

Choose Aura if…

You want everything in one subscription: identity monitoring, antivirus, VPN, password manager and data removal.
You protect a family: up to 5 adults and unlimited children, with parental controls, in one plan.
You want three-bureau monitoring at the lowest price.

Choose LifeLock if…

You have significant savings or investments and want the highest stolen-funds reimbursement: up to $1 million with Total, plus up to $10,000 for scams.
You want alerts on many bank and investment accounts: Total covers unlimited credit, checking and savings accounts.
You already use Norton antivirus and want it bundled.

Before you buy either

Neither service can stop a lender from opening an account in your name as well as a free credit freeze does, and both work better with it. Do the freeze first; then a subscription adds monitoring, insurance and help. Check the renewal price on checkout: LifeLock states that introductory prices renew at the standard price.

Not sure you need either? See what's worth paying for. Already a victim? Start with what to do right now.

Sources: Aura pricing · LifeLock plans and pricing details. Both read October 22, 2026; prices change.

Questions people ask

Which is cheaper, Aura or LifeLock?

At the entry level, LifeLock Core ($124.99 a year) is cheaper than Aura Individual (about $144 a year), but Core monitors one credit bureau and covers up to $25,000 of stolen funds. With three bureaus, LifeLock Advanced costs $199.99, more than Aura Individual.

Does Aura or LifeLock include antivirus?

Aura's plans include antivirus, a VPN and a password manager. LifeLock is sold on its own or bundled with Norton 360, which adds antivirus and VPN at a higher price.

Which is better for families?

Aura's Family plan covers 5 adults and unlimited children for about $32 a month billed annually, with parental controls. LifeLock's family plans cover 2 adults and up to 10 children, from $344.99 a year for Core.

Can I cancel and get a refund?

LifeLock offers a 60-day money-back guarantee on annual plans. Aura also advertises a 60-day money-back guarantee on annual plans. Check the terms on checkout, as they can change.

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