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Best Identity theft protection in 2026

Identity theft protection services monitor identity-related risks and provide help when an issue occurs. This list is for people choosing a service on a budget.

25 apps
Research read 27 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

ClearScore Protect Plus
by ClearScore Protect Plus
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Protect Plus combines monitoring and fraud support with insurance and ransomware cover on its paid plans.

7.2 Visit site
2

Desjardins Identity Protection
by Desjardins Identity Protection
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Desjardins members and clients seeking free identity protection should consider it for its monitoring, recovery guidance, and stated reimbursement.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
3

pocketOne idGuard
by pocketOne idGuard
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

7.0 Free plan · paid from €6.71/mo Visit site
4

TransUnion Credit Premium
by TransUnion Credit Premium
Free plan Web

Credit Premium combines three-bureau credit monitoring with identity alerts and resolution support.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
5

Allstate Identity Protection

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Allstate Identity Protection pairs monitoring with managed restoration, while the included features depend on the selected plan.

6.6 From $3/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
6

Homebody
by Homebody
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Homebody combines common resident tasks with optional services in one platform. Its usefulness and some service terms depend on the property management company and participating property.

6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
7

Norton LifeLock
by Norton LifeLock
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Norton LifeLock if you want identity monitoring paired with restoration assistance and lawyer and expert coverage.

6.3 From $12.49/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
8

IdentityForce

Free trial AndroidiPhone

IdentityForce combines identity monitoring with restoration support and insurance, with options for individuals and families.

6.1 30-day trial Visit site
9

Zander Identity Theft Protection
by Zander Identity Theft Protection
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Zander combines several identity-monitoring categories with restoration and identity-theft insurance.

6.0 Visit site
10

Norton Identity Advisor Plus

Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Norton Identity Advisor Plus combines monitoring with restoration assistance and listed insurance coverage. Check the renewal price and coverage terms, and note the limits on social media monitoring.

6.0 From 119.99 AUD/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
11

Equifax CreditWatch
by Equifax CreditWatch
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

CreditWatch combines credit reporting with broad monitoring for identity and financial details.

5.9 From £7.95/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
12

Identity Guard
by Identity Guard
Paid AndroidiPhone

Choose Identity Guard if you want paid identity monitoring with restoration, insurance and support, or need family coverage for five adults and unlimited children.

5.8 From $8.99/mo (annual) Visit site
13

Greenlight Family Shield

Free trial AndroidiPhone

Choose Family Shield if you want family identity monitoring bundled with credit protection, location features, and money tools. The 30-day trial offers a way to try the subscription before continuing.

5.8 From $19.98/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
14

ID Assist
by ID Assist
Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

Choose ID Assist if you want identity monitoring that covers personal details and Canadian credit data, with alerts and restoration support.

5.7 Visit site
15

Coveron
by Coveron
Paid Web

Coveron combines several types of monitoring with identity restoration and insurance options. Compare the listed plan coverage for your household, as prices are not provided.

5.6 Visit site
16

IDX Identity Protection

Paid ExtensionWeb

Choose IDX if you want identity monitoring combined with privacy features and managed recovery for an individual or family.

5.6 Visit site
17

IdentityIQ

Paid Web

IdentityIQ combines identity monitoring with restoration, insurance, and device-security features.

5.5 From $6.99/mo Visit site
18

PrivacyGuard

Paid iPhoneWeb

PrivacyGuard combines credit monitoring with identity monitoring, restoration, and insurance features.

5.5 14-day trial Visit site
19

Aura Call Protection
by Aura Call Protection
Free trial AndroidiPhone

Choose Aura if you want spam call blocking and AI screening on Android or iOS, with adjustable call handling.

5.5 From $12/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
20

Defend-ID

Paid Web

Choose Defend-ID if you want identity monitoring paired with a personal recovery advocate, or breach-response services for an organization.

5.4 From $12.95/mo Visit site
21

Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection
by Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection
Paid ExtensionWeb

5.4 Visit site
22

ID Watchdog
by ID Watchdog
Paid Web

ID Watchdog Select — Single lists a defined set of monitoring protections, identity restoration, and identity-theft insurance for $14.95 a month, billed monthly.

5.3 From $14.95/mo Visit site
23

Experian IDnotify

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

IDnotify combines identity monitoring with restoration support, while Select and Premier add credit monitoring and insurance. Compare plan features carefully because coverage varies by version.

5.3 Free plan Visit site
24

Equifax Identity Protect
by Equifax Identity Protect
Paid Web

Equifax Identity Protect combines monitoring, document alerts, insurance and an annual credit report for $9.95 monthly.

5.2 Visit site
25

TransUnion TruEmpower Identity Monitoring and Protection
by TransUnion TruEmpower Identity Monitoring and Protection
Paid Web

Choose TruEmpower if your organization wants to offer consumers identity monitoring, credit lock and alerts, and branded customer touchpoints.

5.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial terms, paid starting prices, supported platforms, and the monitoring or recovery features that matter to you. If you need to read or change code, check the licence for the tool before choosing it.

Questions

Are free plans available?

A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Check the plan details for the service you are considering.

Do these services offer free trials?

Free trials are offered by tools in this category. Trial lengths and terms vary; examples listed include 14-day and 30-day trials.

What platforms do these tools support?

This category includes services for web, iOS, Android, browser extensions, macOS, and Windows.

What features should I compare?

Assess dark-web, bank-account, SSN, and account-takeover monitoring, together with identity restoration and identity-theft insurance.

What paid prices are listed?

IdentityIQ's starting price is $6.99 per month; Defend-ID's starts at $12.95 per month. Other services may show pricing without a starting figure.

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