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Netgear Armor by Bitdefender vs. Bitdefender Premium Security

I have had Netgear Armor by Bitdefender since I bought my Orbi RB50, and now, when I thought I was renewing Armor, I seem to have also subscribed to Bitdefender Premium Security. Do I need both of these services? What, if anything, is the difference between them?

Answers

  • Gjoksi
    Gjoksi mod
    edited June 26

    Hello.

    Check out these articles:

    https://kb.netgear.com/000059435/What-features-does-NETGEAR-Armor-offer

    https://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/premium-security.html

    https://kb.netgear.com/000059688/How-is-my-NETGEAR-Armor-subscription-different-from-the-Bitdefender-Total-Security-2019-subscription

    Bitdefender Premium Security solution includes these programs/services:

    • Bitdefender Total Security (Bitdefender Total Security for Windows, Bitdefender Antivirus for macOS and Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android and iOS)
    • Bitdefender Premium VPN (For Windows, macOS, Android and iOS)
    • Bitdefender Premium Password Manager (For Windows, macOS, Android and iOS)
    • Identity protection and
    • Bitdefender Premium Priority Support

    Also, ONLY Bitdefender staff can have access to your Bitdefender Central account, your devices, your payments/purchases and/or your subscription(s).
    So, you should contact Bitdefender Consumer Support by chat, telephone or e-mail:
    https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/help/
    Chat is the fastest way to get in touch with Bitdefender Consumer Support.
    Select: Purchase & Manage Subscription -> My Bitdefender Central Account, click on Contact Support in the black box and then click on Chat 24/7.
    NOTE: Bitdefender telephone support is not toll-free!
    Also, @Alexandru_BD (who works for Bitdefender) can take a look here and help you with the issue. You can PM him.
    Regards.

  • Flexx
    Flexx mod
    edited June 25

    To add here, the answer to your question is technically "no." Netgear Armor provides network-level security, while Bitdefender Premium Security focuses on individual device protection. However, having both offers a more layered security approach.

    • Netgear Armor: Protects your entire home network and any device connected to it.
    • Bitdefender Premium Security: Provides additional protection for individual devices when they're not on your home network (e.g., using public Wi-Fi).

    Additionally, Netgear Armor includes Bitdefender Total Security as part of its subscription.

    Regards

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    Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus (user)

  • Thanks. Since Armor includes Bitdefender Total Security, then the principal differences seems to be 1) VPN data encryption without a cap (Bitdefender) vs. VPN with a data cap (Armor), and 2) Bitdefender Premium includes a password manager. I'll probably let one of them lapse when the time comes.

  • Flexx
    Flexx mod
    edited June 26

    But to be on the safer side, as @Gjoksi mentioned in above comment, you should contact Bitdefender support to get this verified, so you don't face any issues in the future.


    Kindly contact Bitdefender support by visiting https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/help

    Select, How to's & Troubleshooting Bitdefender productsTroubleshootingI don't knowContact Support→ You will get the option of chatcall or email.

    Regards

    Life happens, Coffee helps!

    Show your Attitude, when you reach that Altitude!

    Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus (user)