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Norton 360 vs OWASP ZAP

Norton 360 logo

Norton 360

Security & Cybersecurity

Powerful protection against evolving threats

From
$36/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OWASP ZAP logo

OWASP ZAP

Security & Cybersecurity

Free security testing tool for web applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OWASP ZAP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Norton 360 device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices; OWASP ZAP oWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).
  • They diverge on capability: Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Norton 360 and OWASP ZAP actually diverge.

Attributes where Norton 360 and OWASP ZAP differ
AttributeNorton 360OWASP ZAP
Starting price$36/yearFree
Pricing modelUnknownfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOSDesktop, Cli, Api
Founded19822001

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

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 Norton 360

  • Real-time threat protection
  • Ransomware protection
  • Firewall
  • Password Manager
  • Secure VPN
  • Cloud backup
  • Dark Web Monitoring
  • Parental Controls

Only in OWASP ZAP

  • Active scanner
  • Passive scanner
  • Spider/crawler
  • Fuzzer
  • Forced browse
  • WebSocket testing
  • AJAX spider
  • Authentication support

Both cover

  • Desktop support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Norton 360

  • Antivirusnot OWASP ZAP
  • Internet Securitynot OWASP ZAP
  • Identity Protectionnot OWASP ZAP

OWASP ZAP

  • Penetration Testingnot Norton 360
  • Web Securitynot Norton 360
  • Open Sourcenot Norton 360

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

OWASP ZAP

  • OWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).

Pricing, plan by plan

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

OWASP ZAP

Free
  • Free & Open SourceFree
    • Full functionality
    • Active & passive scanning
    • Spider

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.
Norton 360 review

Choose OWASP ZAP if

  • You need active scanner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Cli, Api.
  • You also want passive scanner.
OWASP ZAP review

Questions people ask

Is Norton 360 or OWASP ZAP better?
Neither clearly leads. Norton 360 starts at $36/year and OWASP ZAP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Norton 360 or OWASP ZAP?
OWASP ZAP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $36/year for Norton 360 and Free for OWASP ZAP.
Does Norton 360 or OWASP ZAP run on more platforms?
Norton 360 runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS. OWASP ZAP runs on Desktop, Cli, Api.
Can I use OWASP ZAP for free?
Yes. OWASP ZAP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Norton 360 starts at $36/year.
What is Norton 360 best used for?
Norton 360 is most often used for antivirus, internet security, identity protection. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what OWASP ZAP is typically brought in for.
What can Norton 360 do that OWASP ZAP cannot?
Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, Ransomware protection, Firewall, Password Manager. OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner, Passive scanner, Spider/crawler, Fuzzer. Both handle Desktop support.

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.

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Norton 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).

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Norton 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.

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Norton 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).

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Norton 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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