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Plans mentioned in our guides

Current plans, with the reading still attached

Use this page when you already know the category and want a clean list. The advantage is simple: each plan is one we are willing to explain in an article — including limits, renewal notes, and who it is actually for.

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EDITOR'S PICK

Proton VPN

Swiss no-logs VPN with a usable free tier

  • ✓Switzerland-based, independently audited no-logs policy
  • ✓Secure Core servers for sensitive connections
  • ✓Free plan available with paid upgrades

From $4.99/mo billed annually

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4.8 Excellent
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49% OFF

NordVPN

Fast mesh network with extras for daily use

  • ✓NordLynx protocol for everyday speed
  • ✓Threat Protection for ads and malware filters
  • ✓Often the deepest multi-year discount

From $3.39/mo billed biennially

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4.7 Very Good
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UNLIMITED

Surfshark

Unlimited devices on one plan

  • ✓Unlimited simultaneous device connections
  • ✓CleanWeb tracker and malware filtering
  • ✓Camouflage and multi-hop options

From $2.49/mo billed biennially

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4.5 Strong
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BUNDLE

Aura

Identity alerts plus VPN and password tools

  • ✓Credit-file and dark-web alert monitoring
  • ✓Includes VPN and password manager extras
  • ✓Family plans for multiple people

Plans vary by household size

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4.4 Solid
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MONITORING

Identity Guard

Identity monitoring with restoration support

  • ✓SSN and financial-account monitoring alerts
  • ✓Dedicated restoration specialists on higher plans
  • ✓Insurance-style reimbursement limits vary by plan

From $8.99/mo introductory

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4.3 Good
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FREE TIER

Credit Sesame

Educational credit score and loan marketplace

  • ✓Free educational score tracking for many users
  • ✓Credit-factor explanations in plain language
  • ✓Optional loan offers are advertisements, not approvals

Free plan available

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4.2 Useful
EX
BUREAU ACCESS

Experian

Direct Experian file access and FICO tracking

  • ✓Access to your Experian credit file
  • ✓FICO Score tracking on paid plans (confirm current type)
  • ✓Dark-web and identity extras on higher tiers

Free + paid IdentityWorks plans

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4.4 Trusted source
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SUITE

Norton 360

Full device suite with VPN and backup extras

  • ✓Real-time malware and ransomware shielding
  • ✓Secure VPN included on most 360 plans
  • ✓Cloud backup on higher tiers

From $49.99 first year, confirm renewal

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4.5 Complete
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OPEN SOURCE

Bitwarden

Audited open-source password vault

  • ✓End-to-end encrypted vault
  • ✓Open-source clients, independently audited
  • ✓Generous free tier for one user

Free, Premium from $10/year

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4.8 Excellent
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POLISH

1Password

Polished vault with Watchtower alerts

  • ✓Watchtower for reused and breached passwords
  • ✓Travel Mode to hide vaults at borders
  • ✓Passkey and two-factor storage

From $2.99/mo individual

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4.7 Excellent
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LOOKUP

BeenVerified

Consumer people-search reports

  • ✓Aggregated public-record style information
  • ✓Contact, address, and relative lookup tools
  • ✓Must not be used for employment or housing decisions

Membership plans, cancel before renewal

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4.0 Lookup tool