Aura.com
AI-powered digital safety platform offering identity theft protection, VPN, antivirus, password management, and $1M insurance.
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What is Aura.com?
Aura.com is an AI-powered digital security suite providing all-in-one protection from identity theft, scams, and online threats. It includes identity monitoring, credit lock, VPN, antivirus, password manager, parental controls, and up to $5M identity theft insurance.
Aura.com pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Aura offers four plans with annual pricing (billed yearly) and monthly pricing: Individual ($9/month annually or $12/month monthly) covers 1 adult on 10 devices with $1 million insurance; Couple ($17/month annually or $20/month monthly) covers 2 adults on 20 devices with $2 million insurance; Family ($25/month annually or $30/month monthly) covers 5 adults plus unlimited kids on 50 devices with $5 million insurance and includes parental controls, Safe Gaming, and spam call/message protection; Kids ($10-13/month) covers unlimited kids on unlimited devices with online activity monitoring, parental controls, and Safe Gaming alerts (iOS only). All plans include a 14-day free trial, full feature set (VPN, antivirus, password manager, credit monitoring), and 60-day money-back guarantee on annual plans.
Aura.com pros
- Monitors all three major credit bureaus with real-time alerts up to 650x faster than competitors
- $1 million identity theft insurance per adult (up to $5 million for Family plan)
- Includes full VPN with 100+ virtual locations for private browsing
- Antivirus protection covers Android, PC, and Mac against malware/viruses/ransomware
- Password manager stores unlimited accounts with cross-device syncing
- Privacy Assistant removes personal info from data brokers and people search sites
- Family plan covers 5 adults plus unlimited children and unlimited devices
- Safe Gaming monitors 200+ PC games with 24/7 in-game voice and text monitoring
- Cyberbullying and online predator alerts for kids during gaming
- Parental Controls include Bedtime, Focus Time, Content Filtering, and Pause the Internet
- Suspicious transaction alerts for banking and retirement accounts based on spending patterns
- Dark Web and data breach alerts for email/password exposures
- Safe browsing blocks malicious/phishing websites before you click
- Spam call protection uses AI to detect and block phishing/scam texts/robocalls
- Vault provides military-grade encryption for storing sensitive digital files (1-5 GB depending on plan)
- 24/7/365 U.S.-based fraud specialist support with White Glove Fraud Resolution
- 60-day money-back guarantee on annual plans
- Digital Wellbeing Score shows how kids use devices beyond just screen time
- Works across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and all popular browsers
- Certified data security matching bank and military standards, never sells user data
Aura.com cons
- No social media account monitoring
- Some features not compatible with all device types
- VPN connectivity issues reported by some users
- Annual plan cancels after 60 days still requires paying full year
- Credit Lock only works with Experian, not Equifax or TransUnion
- Insurance doesn't cover preexisting identity theft
- App usability issues reported by some users
- Kids plan only available on iOS devices
- Vault storage limited to 1-5 GB depending on plan tier
Frequently asked questions about Aura.com
What is Aura and what does it protect against?
Aura is an all-in-one digital safety platform powered by AI that protects against identity theft, scams, online threats, financial fraud, credit fraud, malware/viruses, phishing websites, spam calls/texts, account takeovers, dark web data breaches, unwanted data exposure, cyberbullying, and online predators. It monitors your SSN, credit accounts, banking/retirement accounts, home/auto titles, and personal info across billions of data points.
How fast does Aura alert me about credit fraud compared to competitors?
Based on a 2024 study, Aura detected the most credit inquiries and delivered credit alerts in minutes, up to 650x faster than the competition. Aura monitors all three major credit bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax—and alerts you to potential fraud significantly faster than other services.
What identity theft insurance coverage does Aura provide?
Every adult member gets $1 million in identity theft insurance to cover eligible losses and fees due to identity theft. The Couple plan provides up to $2 million total coverage (2 adults × $1 million), and the Family plan provides up to $5 million aggregate coverage (5 adults × $1 million each).
What parental controls does Aura include for families?
Aura Parental Controls (Family & Kids plans only) include Bedtime to set device shutdown times, Focus Time to block devices during study/sleep, Content Filtering to block harmful sites, and Pause the Internet to instantly disconnect devices. Parents can also manage time on apps like YouTube, Roblox, and Snapchat, plus receive online activity monitoring and science-backed tips.
How does Aura's Safe Gaming feature work?
Safe Gaming (Family & Kids plans only) provides 24/7 in-game voice and text monitoring for over 200 of the most popular PC games. It alerts parents to cyberbullying, online predators, and toxic gaming behavior. It monitors PC games but does not monitor cell phones. Safe Gaming supports PC computers and monitors text chat during gameplay.
What is Aura's Privacy Assistant and what does it do?
The Privacy Assistant helps keep your data private by removing your personal information from data brokers and people search sites that sell your info to identity thieves, scammers, advertisers, and telemarketers. It also reduces spam by sending removal requests on your behalf, saving you time and headaches trying to get off these lists yourself.
Does Aura's VPN work on multiple devices and what locations are available?
Yes, Aura VPN works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and popular browsers. It includes 100+ virtual locations worldwide, allowing you to access global content safely whether at home or on the go. The VPN uses military-grade encryption to protect your internet connection for private shopping, banking, and work online, and it blocks known scam and phishing sites.
What is White Glove Fraud Resolution?
White Glove Fraud Resolution is Aura's premium fraud resolution service where U.S.-based fraud specialists provide 24/7/365 support to help you recover from identity theft. It includes a custom recovery plan and dedicated identity restoration agents who guide you through the entire fraud resolution process.
How does Aura's 60-day money-back guarantee work?
You can try Aura risk-free for 60 days on annual plans. If you're not satisfied, you可以 request your money back. The guarantee is visible in your account profile. Note that if you cancel an annual plan after 60 days, you'll still have to pay for the rest of the year—the guarantee only applies within the first 60 days.
Can I add family members to my Aura plan and what benefits do they get?
Yes. The Individual plan covers 1 adult, Couple covers 2 adults, and Family covers 5 adults plus unlimited children under 18. Each adult member gets $1 million identity theft insurance, credit monitoring, financial account monitoring, VPN, password manager, antivirus, and data removal. Children get family identity protection, child SSN monitoring, parental controls, Safe Gaming with cyberbullying alerts, and online activity monitoring. Adult members cannot see a child member's personal information or alerts.