--- title: Norton canonical: https://saasranked.com/software/norton/ category: Antivirus Software points: 77 rank: 5 of 10 facts_checked: 2026-10-08 --- # Norton Paid antivirus with Smart Firewall, ransomware protection and cloud backup, sold as Norton AntiVirus Plus and Norton 360. 77 points out of 100. #5 of 10 antivirus products. Vendor: Gen Digital Inc.. Website: https://us.norton.com/ - AntiVirus Plus costs $29.99 for the first year on one device, then $59.99 a year [1]. - Annual plans can be refunded in full within 60 days of payment [1]. - AntiVirus Plus includes Smart Firewall for PC and 2 GB of cloud backup for Windows [1]. - Norton has no free antivirus; it offers free scans and a 7-day trial [4]. - Norton Power Eraser, its free removal tool, stopped working on April 30, 2026, with no replacement [5]. Verdict: Norton suits people who want a firewall, ransomware protection and cloud backup in one paid app. AntiVirus Plus costs $29.99 in the first year and comes with a 60-day refund window [1]. The catch is that the price doubles to $59.99 at renewal, and there is no free edition [1][4]. Best for: People who want a firewall and cloud backup in one paid app. ## Points | Criterion | Line | Value | Points | Note | |---|---|---|---|---| | Independent lab results | AV-TEST score | 18 of 18 | 15/15 | AV-TEST, July and August 2026: 18 of 18 (Norton 360 26.6 & 26.7). [6] | | Independent lab results | AV-Comparatives award | ADVANCED+ | 15/15 | AV-Comparatives, February to May 2026: ADVANCED+ (Norton). [7] | | Independent lab results | AV-Comparatives protection rate | 99.3% | 11/15 | AV-Comparatives, February to May 2026: 99.3% (Norton). [7] | | Protection features | Systems covered | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | 8/8 | AntiVirus Plus covers a PC, Mac, tablet or phone on Windows, macOS, Android or iOS [1]. | | Protection features | Firewall | Yes | 5/5 | AntiVirus Plus includes Smart Firewall for PC [1]. | | Protection features | Ransomware protection | Yes | 5/5 | Ransomware Protection stops ransomware from changing, deleting or encrypting your files [2]. | | Protection features | Rescue or offline scan | Not published | 0/4 | Norton Power Eraser, a free removal tool, stopped working on April 30, 2026 [5]. | | Protection features | Browser protection | Yes | 3/3 | Safe Web blocks scam and phishing sites, with extensions for Chrome and Edge [3]. | | Price | Free edition with real-time protection | No | 0/8 | Norton offers free scans and a 7-day trial, not a free antivirus [4]. | | Price | First-year price | $29.99/yr | 6/6 | AntiVirus Plus, 1 device, first year [1]. | | Price | Price from the second year | $59.99/yr | 4/6 | AntiVirus Plus, 1 device, renews at $59.99 a year [1]. | | Refunds and security | 30-day refund | Yes | 5/5 | Full refund within 60 days of payment on annual subscriptions [1]. | | Refunds and security | SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not published | 0/5 | | ## Plans | Plan | Price | Per month (USD) | |---|---|---| | AntiVirus Plus, 1 device | $29.99 first year [1] | $2.50 | | AntiVirus Plus, 5 devices | $39.99 first year [1] | $3.33 | | Norton 360 Standard | $39.99 first year [1] | $3.33 | | Norton 360 Deluxe | $49.99 first year [1] | $4.17 | First-year prices are introductory. AntiVirus Plus renews at $59.99 a year, and Norton says renewal prices may change [1]. ## Strengths - Full refund within 60 days of payment on annual plans [1]. - Smart Firewall and 2 GB of cloud backup come with the cheapest plan [1]. - Apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS [1]. - Ransomware Protection guards photos and documents from being changed or encrypted [2]. ## Limits - AntiVirus Plus renews at $59.99, double the $29.99 first-year price [1]. - No free edition, only a 7-day trial [4]. - Cloud Backup works only on Windows, not on Mac [1]. - Norton Power Eraser was discontinued on April 30, 2026, with no replacement [5]. ## Vendor claims (not scored) - Norton says that if its experts cannot remove a virus from your device, you get your money back [1]. ## Sources 1. [Norton AntiVirus Plus | Virus protection for your device](https://us.norton.com/products/norton-360-antivirus-plus), Norton (Gen Digital), accessed 2026-10-08 2. [Get help using your Norton device security product](https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v20230821132624457), Norton (Gen Digital), accessed 2026-10-08 3. [Norton Safe Web | Detect Scams and Browse Safely](https://us.norton.com/feature/safe-web), Norton (Gen Digital), accessed 2026-10-08 4. [Free Norton Tools & Scans for Mobile & PC Users](https://us.norton.com/products/free-tools), Norton (Gen Digital), accessed 2026-10-08 5. [End-of-Life announcement for Norton Power Eraser](https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v20251217064155639), Norton (Gen Digital), accessed 2026-10-08 6. [Test antivirus software for Windows 11 - August 2026](https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/), AV-TEST, accessed 2026-10-08 7. [Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026](https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-february-may-2026/), AV-Comparatives, accessed 2026-10-08