Do I need both Norton 360 VPN and Norton Secure VPN?

[DONALDS_GEORGE]

I have both on my Phone and PC.

[bjm]

@DONALDS_GEORGE

Do I need both Norton 360 VPN and Norton Secure VPN?
I have both on my Phone and PC.

Hello @DONALDS_GEORGE

No, you do not need both Norton 360 VPN and Norton Secure VPN. Running both at the same time is redundant and can cause network conflicts, slow down your internet speed, and cause software errors.

The Core Difference

The confusion comes from Norton’s naming and packaging conventions:

• Secure VPN (built into Norton 360): If you already subscribe to the Norton 360 all-in-one security suite, a built-in VPN feature is included in your plan. It focuses primarily on baseline online security, data encryption, and public Wi-Fi safety.

• Norton Secure VPN (Standalone app): This is the exact same underlying VPN service but sold separately as a standalone product for people who do not want the Norton 360 antivirus features.

Which one should you keep?

• Keep Norton 360 VPN if you already pay for the full Norton 360 security package. There is absolutely no reason to buy the standalone app because you are already paying for the feature.
• Keep standalone Norton Secure VPN only if you do not want Norton’s antivirus software, device optimization, or firewall tools, and strictly want a VPN.

Comparison of Features

If you are trying to decide between utilizing the built-in Norton 360 feature or moving to a dedicated standalone Norton VPN tier (such as the Norton VPN Plus or Ultimate standalone plans), they differ slightly in advanced features:

Feature	Built-in Norton 360 VPN	Standalone Norton VPN Plans
Core Encryption	Yes (AES-256)	Yes (AES-256)
Wi-Fi Protection	Yes	Yes
Kill Switch / Split Tunneling	Yes	Yes
Server Selection	Standard regions	More city-level locations
Smart TV Compatibility	No	Yes
Advanced Privacy Servers	No	Yes (Double VPN, Mimic protocol)
What you should do next

If you are currently paying separate subscriptions for both, cancel the standalone Norton Secure VPN subscription immediately to avoid wasting money. If you just have both apps installed on your device, uninstall the standalone application and strictly manage your privacy settings through your Norton 360 dashboard.

AI sourced content may make mistakes
Caveat: I run Norton 360 PC | Android. I do not run standalone Norton VPN plan.

https://us.norton.com/products/norton-vpn#planschart