Software · head to head
Authy vs Norton 360
Authy
Software
Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; Norton 360 device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Authy and Norton 360 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Authy | Norton 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $36/year |
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Founded | Unknown | 1982 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Authy
Nothing recorded that Norton 360 does not also cover.
Only in Norton 360
- Real-time threat protection
- Ransomware protection
- Firewall
- Password Manager
- Secure VPN
- Cloud backup
- Dark Web Monitoring
- Parental Controls
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Authy
No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.
Norton 360
- Antivirusnot Authy
- Internet Securitynot Authy
- Identity Protectionnot Authy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Authy
- Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
- Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage
Norton 360
- Device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
- Parental controls unavailable on Standard plan, requiring purchase of separate Norton Family app
- No HIPAA compliance or BAA support for regulated industries
- Exploit Prevention works only on Windows devices, not available for macOS
- Limited account recovery options if master password is forgotten
Pricing, plan by plan
Authy
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.
Norton 360
$36/year- Norton 360 Standard$36/year
- Antivirus and malware protection
- VPN
- Dark web monitoring
- Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99/year
- All Standard features
- 50 GB cloud backup
- Parental controls
- Norton 360 Premium$54.99/year
- All Deluxe features
- 250 GB cloud backup
- LifeLock identity theft protection
Which should you pick?
Choose Norton 360 if
- You need real-time threat protection.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Authy or Norton 360 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Norton 360 at $36/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Authy or Norton 360?
- Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and $36/year for Norton 360.
- Does Authy or Norton 360 run on more platforms?
- Authy runs on Web. Norton 360 runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- Can I use Authy for free?
- Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Norton 360 starts at $36/year.
- What can Authy do that Norton 360 cannot?
- Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, Ransomware protection, Firewall, Password Manager.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Norton 360: What operating systems does Norton 360 Standard support?
Windows 7 SP1 through Windows 11, macOS 10.13 and later, Android 10.0 or later, and current plus two previous iOS versions. Not all features are available on all platforms.
SourceNorton 360: How much cloud backup storage is included in Norton 360 Standard?
2 GB of cloud backup storage is included with Norton 360 Standard. Higher tiers offer 50 GB (Deluxe) and 250 GB (Premium).
SourceNorton 360: Does Norton 360 include a VPN?
Yes. All Norton 360 plans include a VPN for secure browsing. The VPN is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
SourceNorton 360: Is Norton 360 HIPAA compliant?
No. Norton 360 does not offer HIPAA compliance or Business Associate Agreements (BAA), making it unsuitable for healthcare organizations handling protected health information (PHI).
SourceNorton 360: What is the renewal price after the first year?
First year pricing is discounted. Standard renews at 94.99 USD per year, Deluxe at 119.99 USD per year. This represents a 140% increase over Deluxe's first-year rate of 49.99 USD.
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