Identity Guard - Value Plan
$6.65
/ monthly
Why We Recommend It
- It has comprehensive coverage that monitors your online information on the dark web, alerts you to fraud threats, helps you recover your assets, and includes a $1mm identity theft insurance policy.*
- Its intuitive setup process allows you to sign up and start protecting your online identity in minutes.
- It has 24/7 US-based customer support.
BEST FOR
- People who want ID protection without having to monitor their online banking.
- Individuals who experience frequent phishing scams.
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Additional Details:
- Monitors and alerts you if your information is found on the dark web
- $1mm identity theft insurance** for eligible losses
- Good entry-level protection service
“Identity Guard is one of the top providers in the identity theft protection space thanks to its comprehensive monitoring options and the fact all plans come with identity theft insurance.”
Easiest To Use
Dashlane: Password Manager
$59.99
/ yearly
Why We Recommend It
- It has an exceptionally intuitive user-experience.
- Easy to set up and get started with self-explanatory instructions for importing passwords.
- Master password recovery means no need to worry about being locked out of all your accounts.
- It comes with a VPN, making it a great value.
BEST FOR
- Anyone willing to spend an extra $20 for a great user experience and a VPN.
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Additional Details:
- Premium subscription plan lets you manage passwords on unlimited devices
- Saves your 2-factor authenticator keys
- Generates strong, complex passwords for increased account security
- Autofill makes logins seamless across all your online accounts
- Includes a VPN
Batten’s Favorite VPN
Nord VPN
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reviews on 
$4.90
/ monthly
Why We Recommend It
- Hides your IP address on public WiFi like airports or coffee shops from hackers.
- It has a fast setup, a friendly interface, and a notably pleasant user experience all around.
- The browser extension is discreet and can be paused to access VPN-restricted sites.
- They don't blast you with emails or cross-selling.
Best for
- Anyone looking for a simple, quiet, and reliable VPN.
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Additional Details:
- Trusted by our experts, and the VPN of choice by Batten’s internal team
- An easy-going product experience and fair price point for the value
- The browser extension keeps an exceptionally quiet presence
- Very honest use-case descriptions on Nord website
“NordVPN brings its A-game with security too. They have a strict “No-Logs” rule that promises not to collect, keep or share your data, as well as masking your IP address, multi-factor authentication, buffering-free live-streaming, and layers upon layers of included protection.”
