Comparison
Norton or Bitdefender: which antivirus to choose
Norton 360 focuses on a full suite with VPN and cloud backup included. Bitdefender Plus focuses on a lightweight engine and an effective anti-phishing web filter.
Norton 360 Standard
Protection, unlimited VPN and 10 GB of cloud backup included in a single subscription.
€ 15,44 — 1 device / 1 year See the listingBitdefender Plus
Real-time protection with the low-impact Photon engine and an anti-phishing web filter.
€ 20,59 — 1 device / 1 year See the listing| Feature | Norton 360 Standard | Bitdefender Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | € 15,44 | € 20,59 |
| Virus/malware/ransomware protection | Yes | Yes |
| VPN included | Yes, unlimited | Not stated on listing |
| Cloud backup included | 10 GB | Not included |
| Anti-phishing web filter | Not stated on listing | Yes |
| Low-impact engine | Not stated on listing | Yes (Photon technology) |
| No-auto-renewal variant | Yes, available in the catalogue | Not available |
| Activation | My Norton | Bitdefender Central |
In practice
Who each one suits
If you want everything in a single subscription — antivirus, VPN for public Wi-Fi networks and automatic file backup — Norton 360 Standard saves you from buying these tools separately.
If instead you're just after a responsive antivirus that doesn't weigh down your PC and blocks phishing sites while browsing, Bitdefender Plus is more targeted and still costs less than a VPN and antivirus bought separately.
If you don't want the subscription to auto-renew, the catalogue also has the Norton 360 Standard variant without auto-renewal, at the same level of protection.
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you buy
Does Norton 360 include a VPN?
Yes, unlimited Secure VPN is included in the base price of Norton 360 Standard, according to the product listing.
Does Bitdefender Plus include cloud backup?
No, the 10 GB cloud backup is a Norton 360 feature; Bitdefender Plus focuses on anti-malware protection, a lightweight engine and web filtering.
Can I buy Norton 360 without auto-renewal?
Yes, the catalogue also has the Norton 360 Standard variant without a subscription, at a slightly different price from the auto-renewing version.
Which of the two slows down the PC less?
Bitdefender uses Photon technology, designed by Bitdefender to adapt resource usage to the computer's hardware without slowdowns.
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