Norton Secure VPN
Simple VPN from a trusted security name
$2.49/mo
from $2.49/mo /mo
- Servers
- ~2,000 servers
- Countries
- 30+
- Devices
- Up to 10 devices
- No-logs
- Yes
- Kill switch
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
Our verdict
A simple, brand-safe VPN that shines as a Norton 360 add-on, but its US jurisdiction, thinner feature set and historically limited torrenting hold it back from enthusiasts.
Speed test & performance
- Download retention
- 82%
- Nearby download
- 410 Mbps
- Long-distance download
- 220 Mbps
- Latency increase
- +18 ms
of unprotected baseline on nearby servers
measured on a 500 Mbps line
US-to-Europe long-haul route
added ping on nearby servers
Pros & cons
Pros
- Backed by a trusted antivirus brand
- Ad and tracker blocker built in
- Bundled free with Norton 360 suites
- Simple, beginner-friendly apps
- Covers up to 10 devices
Cons
- US-based (Five Eyes) jurisdiction
- Fewer advanced features and controls
- Historically limited torrenting support
Compatibility
Platforms
Protocols
Overview
Norton Secure VPN is Gen Digital's consumer VPN, best known as an add-on to the Norton 360 security suites. It trades advanced tinkering for simplicity: a clean interface, an ad and tracker blocker, and the reassurance of a household antivirus brand, making it an easy pick for less technical users.
\nSpeed and performance
\nOn a 500 Mbps line Norton retained about 82% of baseline, roughly 410 Mbps on nearby servers. A long US-to-Europe route dropped to around 220 Mbps and added close to +18 ms of latency, which is fine for browsing, streaming and video calls but not the quickest option in this group.
\nPrivacy and security
\nNorton advertises a no-logs policy and encrypts traffic with AES-256 plus its own Mimic obfuscation protocol, and it bundles an ad and tracker blocker. However, Gen Digital is US-based inside Five Eyes, and the feature set is lighter than dedicated privacy VPNs, with fewer granular controls and a shorter public audit trail.
\nStreaming and torrenting
\nStreaming support is decent for Netflix and similar services, though it can be inconsistent across regions. Historically Norton restricted torrenting and P2P support, so it is not the best fit for heavy downloaders even as the apps have matured.
\nPricing and plans
\nStandalone pricing starts around $2.49/mo for the first year, and the VPN is frequently bundled free into Norton 360 plans covering up to 10 devices. There is no free tier, but the bundle economics are attractive if you already want Norton's antivirus.
\nWho it's for
\nIt suits mainstream users and existing Norton 360 customers who want a simple, trustworthy VPN for everyday privacy rather than power-user features or serious torrenting.
Features & capabilities
Ad tracker blocker
Blocks intrusive ads and web trackers while you browse.
Norton 360 bundle
Included with Norton 360 suites alongside antivirus and firewall.
Mimic protocol
Obfuscation that disguises VPN traffic on restrictive networks.
Split tunnelling
Choose which apps use the VPN on supported platforms.
Kill switch
Cuts internet access if the VPN connection unexpectedly drops.
Auto Wi-Fi security
Automatically protects connections on untrusted Wi-Fi networks.
Simple apps
Beginner-friendly clients for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Compromise monitoring
Integrates with Norton's wider account and security dashboard.
Privacy & compliance
Frequently asked questions
It is built by Gen Digital, the company behind Norton, Avast and other security brands.
Norton states it maintains a no-logs policy and does not track or store your browsing activity.
Yes, Secure VPN is bundled into most Norton 360 plans at no extra cost.
Depending on the plan, Norton Secure VPN supports up to 10 simultaneous devices.
There is no permanent free plan, though it comes free as part of Norton 360 subscriptions.
Norton supports OpenVPN, IKEv2 and its own Mimic obfuscation protocol.
It unblocks Netflix in many regions, though streaming reliability can vary by location.
Torrenting and P2P support have historically been limited, so it is not ideal for heavy downloaders.
Mimic is Norton's obfuscation protocol that helps disguise VPN traffic on restrictive networks.
Yes, Norton Secure VPN includes an ad and tracker blocker to reduce online tracking.
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