Which one should you choose, Norton 360 Standard or Trend Micro Premium Security? Let's do a side-by-side comparison to find out the differences and help you choose the right one. Let's start with a quick comparison.
Quick Overview of Norton 360 Standard vs Trend Micro Premium Security
This plan includes VPN and dark web monitoring in addition to Norton antivirus plus. So if you require a simple and powerful cyber security software bundled with VPN then this is the prefect choice. It supports up to 3 devices.
Premium security includes everything device security, privacy monitoring and identity theft protection. $1 million id fraud insurance and 24x7 assistance.
What I like in Norton 360 Standard
- Unlimited VPN
- Dark web monitoring
- 2GB cloud space
What I like in Trend Micro Premium Security
Nothing listed
What I dislike in Norton 360 Standard
- Missing parental control
- No privacy monitoring
What I dislike in Trend Micro Premium Security
Nothing listed
Features Comparison
Find out the detailed difference between Norton 360 Standard and Trend Micro Premium Security
Common Features
Features that are common in both software. Check out how each feature is different in both software
Antimalware
Norton antivirus provides many scan options to detect and remove any malware like smart scan, custom scan, full scan etc. You can also schedule the scans. In terms of its effectiveness it has scored good in independent testing labs. In our in house test it blocked all the threats effectively. As per my personal long term experience it never missed any threat.
It includes malware protection against viruses, rootkits, trojans and spyware etc.
Antiransomware
Its antimalware has the capability to block the ransomware. I found this this second layer of protection a good thing that if some how any ransomware enters in to the system it can alter anything in the protected folders. We can also protect filetypes. For these protected folders and file types we can also allow only certain apps to access them.
Its antimalware also includes protection against ransomware or extortion trojans.
Web-protection
Norton's web protection provide security from array of threats even without using any browser extension. But for more security Norton recommend to install its Safe Web browser extension. I found two extensions one named with Safe Web and another with Safe Search. Safe search replaces the search engines and provides its own search customize search engine powered by ask.
It provide protection against phishing and unsafe websites.
Password-manager
You require to install the password manager as a browser extension to automatically store the passwords. It is a simple to use and powerful password manager to get rid of the password hassles.
It generate strong password store them securely and autofill when require to login to the website.
Vpn
Norton's VPN comes with many security features like AES 256 bit encryption, No log policy and Kill switch. It has servers in various countries. This plan includes unlimited VPN traffic.
A personal VPN is included with it to maximize the privacy protection.
Extra Features in Norton 360 Standard
Features that are only available in Norton 360 Standard but not available in Trend Micro Premium Security
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Firewall
Norton has a two way firewall for inbound and as well outbound connection monitoring. It offers intrusion detection and highly customized options to define your own rules. Settings are also easy to manage. A WiFi security is also included in it.
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Cloud-backup
Cloud backup is something that not all antiviruses are providing. This 360 standard plan offers a 2GB cloud backup space. You can sync your important files and folders to keep them safe. It is a useful feature to secure you important files in case of any data loss.
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AI Scam Protection
Genie Scam Protection is an AI powered scam assistant, help you to avoid suspicious websites and texts.
Extra Features in Trend Micro Premium Security
Features that are only available in Trend Micro Premium Security but not available in Norton 360 Standard
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Parental-control
Parental control to monitor and keep children safe from online threats.
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Optimization-tools
System optimizer tool to fix and optimize system.
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Privacy-tools
Privacy advisor for social media. Monitors if personal information is leaked on the dark web
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Identity-protection
Up to $1 million id theft cover, ID theft affidavit assistance and submission, credit monitoring, inform police and legal. 24x7 remote diagnosis and repair.
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