Norton LifeLock vs IdentityIQ

Norton LifeLock8.7Visit IdentityIQ8.5Visit

Higher score Norton LifeLock #5 in Identity Theft Protection Services 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Try Norton LifeLock

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IdentityIQ #7 in Identity Theft Protection Services 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit IdentityIQ

• Norton LifeLock fits best

  Established all-around identity protection

• IdentityIQ fits best

  Affordable web-based monitoring with optional security

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Side by side

Feature	Norton LifeLock 8.7/10 Visit ↗	IdentityIQ 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Identity Theft Protection Services	#7 in Identity Theft Protection Services
Best for	Established all-around identity protection	Affordable web-based monitoring with optional security
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$124.99/yr	$62.91/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Phone, Docs · 24/7	Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Norton LifeLock 6/6 · IdentityIQ 5/6
Dark-web monitoring	✓	✓
Bank account monitoring	✓	✓
SSN monitoring	✓	✓
Account takeover monitoring	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Identity restoration	✓	✓
Identity-theft insurance	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Monitors dark-web, SSN, credit, financial, and identity signals Includes identity restoration specialists and reimbursement coverage Adds broker removal, scam support, and home-title monitoring on eligible plans	Monitors dark web, SSNs, applications, financial activity, and address changes Includes identity restoration with limited power of attorney Higher tiers add VPN, antivirus, and broader credit monitoring
Cons	No free plan is available Key protections vary substantially by plan Higher tiers cost more for broader account and scam monitoring	No free plan is available Access is web-only Three-bureau monitoring is limited to higher-priced plans
Our verdict	Norton LifeLock is a paid identity theft protection service for individuals, couples, and families. It monitors personal information, Social Security numbers, credit activity, bank accounts, investment accounts, 401(k) accounts, and… Read the review →	IdentityIQ is a paid identity-theft protection service for individuals and families. It monitors personal information across applications, financial accounts, credit files, Social Security numbers, change-of-address records, and dark-web… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Norton LifeLock — where it wins

  • Monitors dark-web, SSN, credit, financial, and identity signals
  • Includes identity restoration specialists and reimbursement coverage
  • Adds broker removal, scam support, and home-title monitoring on eligible plans

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Key protections vary substantially by plan
  • Higher tiers cost more for broader account and scam monitoring

• IdentityIQ — where it wins

  • Monitors dark web, SSNs, applications, financial activity, and address changes
  • Includes identity restoration with limited power of attorney
  • Higher tiers add VPN, antivirus, and broader credit monitoring

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Access is web-only
  • Three-bureau monitoring is limited to higher-priced plans

• Norton LifeLock8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad identity protection service with monitoring, alerts, restoration, and coverage.

  Try Norton LifeLockFull verdict →
• IdentityIQ8.5/10 · Paid

  Affordable web-based identity monitoring with optional VPN and antivirus protection.

  Visit IdentityIQFull verdict →