#1
After testing 7 identity theft services, Aura is my #1 pick. The monitoring accuracy, family features, $5M insurance, and 24/7 support are unmatched. It's the only service I recommend without hesitation.
From $12/month · Family from $20/month
7 Services Tested
Identity Theft Protection Reviews
Real hands-on testing by Zach from CyberSleuth. Updated April 2026.
#2
After testing 7 identity theft protection services, Aura is the clear #1 pick for families. It wins on monitoring accuracy, insurance coverage, family features, and long-term value.
Services from $9/mo
#3
Identity Guard is the best budget option for simple two-adult households. It uses the same monitoring as Aura but strips out extras. Good starting point — but if you have kids or want VPN/parental controls, Aura is better value.
From $6.67/mo (Value) · Family from $10/mo
#4
Of the 7 services I tested, 5 are better than LifeLock for most families. Aura is my #1 recommendation — better monitoring, better family features, and a price that doesn't spike at renewal.
Alternatives from $9/mo
#5
IdentityForce surprised me — it actually beat Aura on dark web alert accuracy in my test. The monitoring is genuinely excellent. The dealbreaker for families is requiring a phone call to sign up for a family plan.
From $17.95/mo · Family requires call for pricing
#6
CompleteID is a solid choice for Costco Executive members covering two adults without children. For families or non-members, Aura delivers more for less.
From $8.99/mo (Executive) · $13.99/mo (Gold Star)
#7
ID Shield is decent but not exceptional. If you're already in the LegalShield ecosystem it makes sense. For everyone else, Aura or IdentityForce offer better monitoring and family features.
From $9.95/mo individual
#8
LifeLock has a big name and big marketing budget, but in my 3-month test it underperformed on monitoring accuracy, customer service, and family features. The price increase at renewal is a dealbreaker.
From $9/mo (increases at renewal)