By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.
Aura Ultimate Plan
Aura Ultimate Planvs
LifeLock Ultimate Plus
LifeLock Ultimate Plus
Worth-It Score: 73/100WAITAura Ultimate Plan scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verdict: Aura Ultimate Plan wins on features with its included VPN and antivirus per PCMag and CNET reviews, while LifeLock Ultimate Plus provides stronger credit-focused monitoring according to Consumer Reports. Aura better suits users needing all-in-one protection but costs more monthly. LifeLock is preferable for pure identity recovery emphasis.
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Winner: Aura Ultimate Plan
Aura Ultimate Plan: 8/10
LifeLock Ultimate Plus: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Aura Ultimate Plan
LifeLock Ultimate Plus
Credit Monitoring
3 bureaus
3 bureaus
Insurance Coverage
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Dark Web Monitoring
Included
Included
Additional Tools
VPN + antivirus
Credit score tracking
Aura Ultimate Plan
What works
Includes full VPN and antivirus suite
Strong mobile app with real-time alerts
Covers up to 10 family members
What doesn't
Monthly cost higher than basic plans
Customer support response times average 48 hours
LifeLock Ultimate Plus
What works
Extensive credit monitoring with daily updates
Backed by Norton antivirus integration
Strong track record in identity recovery
What doesn't
No built-in VPN included
Interface feels dated compared to newer apps
Bottom line
Our pick: Aura Ultimate Plan. It edges out the alternative on includes full vpn and antivirus suite. That said, LifeLock Ultimate Plus still wins on extensive credit monitoring with daily updates — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.