VPN comparison
CyberFence vs. Identity Guard in 2026
Self-serve business Teams plan with VPN + Breach Monitor + Web Shield vs. a family identity-theft monitoring service with no business tier.
Quick answer: CyberFence Complete is $10.99/mo and includes VPN, Breach Monitor, and Web Shield with a self-serve Teams plan from $9–$12/seat/mo. Identity Guard runs $7.50–$25/mo across its Value, Total, and Ultra plans, using Watson AI-powered monitoring and up to $1M in identity theft insurance, but it's built for individuals and families with no dedicated business or team offering. If you're protecting a household, Identity Guard's entry tier is cheaper; if you're protecting a business, CyberFence is the only one of the two built for that.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Side-by-side. No cherry-picking. We show where they beat us too.
Pick CyberFence if…
- You need a business or team plan — Identity Guard has no self-serve business tier at any price.
- You want VPN included on every plan instead of only on the top Ultra tier.
- You want Web Shield ad/tracker/malicious-site blocking, which Identity Guard doesn't offer.
- You need exportable PDF breach reports for compliance (SOC 2, CPA WISP, HIPAA vendor reviews).
- You want one flat $10.99/mo plan instead of navigating Value/Total/Ultra tier differences to get VPN access.
Pick Identity Guard if…
- You want the cheapest entry price for identity monitoring — Identity Guard's Value plan starts at $7.50/mo.
- You want up to $1M in identity theft insurance, which CyberFence does not offer.
- You want Watson AI-powered monitoring of financial accounts and dark web activity alongside credit reports.
- You're primarily focused on personal/family identity protection rather than business network security.
Switch from Identity Guard in 3 steps
Zero downtime. Cancel Identity Guard on your own schedule.
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Install CyberFence on your primary device
Download the app for iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows and sign in with the account you create at checkout. Setup takes about 90 seconds — CyberFence auto-configures your VPN profile.
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Turn on Breach Monitor + Web Shield
From the app home screen, enable Breach Monitor (add up to 5 emails) and Web Shield in Settings. Both are included in Complete at no extra cost.
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Cancel Identity Guard on your own schedule
Log into your Identity Guard account, go to Account Settings → Subscription, and cancel or turn off auto-renew. If you rely on Identity Guard's credit reports or ID theft insurance, confirm you have an alternative before fully canceling — CyberFence does not include those features.
Use code LEAVE_IDENTITYGUARD at checkout for a switcher discount on your first year.
Our honest verdict
If you're protecting a business or team, CyberFence Complete at $10.99/mo is the only practical option between the two — Identity Guard has no business plan. If you're an individual focused purely on identity monitoring and want insurance-backed protection, Identity Guard's Value plan at $7.50/mo is cheaper, though you'd need their $25/mo Ultra tier to also get a VPN. The two products serve meaningfully different buyers.
Frequently asked questions
Is CyberFence really cheaper than Identity Guard?
It depends on the tier. Identity Guard's entry Value plan starts at $7.50/mo, cheaper than CyberFence's $10.99/mo, but it doesn't include VPN. Getting VPN from Identity Guard requires the $25/mo Ultra tier — at that point CyberFence is significantly cheaper and includes Web Shield, which Identity Guard doesn't offer at any price.
Does CyberFence offer identity theft insurance like Identity Guard?
No. Identity Guard backs its higher tiers with up to $1M in identity theft insurance. CyberFence focuses on prevention — VPN, breach monitoring, and Web Shield — rather than insurance-backed recovery after fraud occurs.
Does Identity Guard have a business or team plan?
No. Identity Guard is built for individuals and families with no self-serve business tier. If you're protecting a company or team, CyberFence Teams ($9–$12/seat/mo) is purpose-built for that use case.
Can I use CyberFence for streaming Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+?
Yes. CyberFence servers are optimized for US streaming services and reliably unblock Netflix US, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max. Identity Guard's VPN, where available on its Ultra tier, is not positioned around streaming performance.
Is Identity Guard's Watson AI monitoring better than CyberFence's Breach Monitor?
They serve different purposes. Identity Guard's Watson AI monitors financial accounts, credit activity, and dark web mentions more broadly. CyberFence's Breach Monitor checks known breach databases against your emails and gives you exportable PDF reports — a narrower but compliance-friendly feature set.
Which one has better customer support?
Identity Guard offers US-based phone and chat support with a focus on fraud resolution assistance. CyberFence provides US-based email support with typical replies in under 4 hours during business hours, plus priority support for Teams customers. If you need hands-on fraud recovery help, Identity Guard's support model is more specialized for that.
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