Identity Guard vs IdentityIQ
Identity Guard
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IdentityIQ
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| Figure | Identity Guard | IdentityIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.49/mo | $8.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 5 |
| Spec score · Identity theft protection | 8.6 (#5) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Identity Theft Protection Services | 8.1 (#12) | 8.0 (#16) |
| Bank account monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Dark Web | Plans include dark web monitoring. | The service searches hidden marketplaces, forums, and chat rooms for stolen personal information. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Identity restoration | Yes | Yes |
| Identity-theft insurance | Yes | Yes |
| SSN monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Price | Paid plans start at $4.49 per month on the listed annual promotion. | 6.99 |
Plans
Identity Guard
- Value — Individual$8.99 a month
- Value — Family$14.99 a month
- Total — Individual$19.99 a month
- Total — Family$29.99 a month
- Ultra — Individual$29.99 a month
- Ultra — Family$39.99 a month
- Individual Value$4.49 a month
- Family Value$7.49 a month
- Individual Total$9.99 a month
- Family Total$14.99 a month
IdentityIQ
- Secure Basic$10.49 a month
- Secure Basic + VPN & Anti-Virus$8.99 a month
- Secure Plus$13.49 a month
- Secure Pro$23.49 a month
- Secure Max$34.99 a month
In their own words
Identity Guard
Identity Guard is a paid identity-protection service from Identity Guard, founded in 1996, with apps for iOS and Android. Its listed monitoring covers the dark web, bank accounts, Social Security numbers, and account takeovers. Plans also provide identity restoration, identity-theft insurance, and data-breach notifications. Premium credit protection includes three-bureau credit monitoring, while online and device security includes safe browsing and a password manager. Customers receive access to a U.S.-based care team, with fraud agents and support available 24/7/365. Family plans cover five adults and unlimited children, although child members receive only online-account and SSN monitoring. Annual plans have a 60-day money-back guarantee for eligible purchases through the website or customer support. Listed annual Value plans start at $8.99 per month; a separate annual promotion lists $4.49 per month for the first year and renewal at $107.88 per year. Other individual and family tiers have separate listed prices.
IdentityIQ
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