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IdentityIQ alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll identity theft protection

Top picks

  • Aura logo

    Best overall

    Aura

    Starting price: $12/month billed annually (Individual)

  • Experian logo

    Best free option

    Experian

    Paid plan: $24.99/month after a 7-day trial

Common reasons people leave IdentityIQ: no free plan; even the entry tier is a paid subscription, and three-bureau monitoring and family cover only on the pricier tiers. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces IdentityIQ, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Aura currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Aura logoAuraPaid$12/month billed annually (Individual)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +28 of 868.8
2Allstate Identity Protection logoAllstate Identity ProtectionPaid$3/month (Identity Restoration, individual)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 564.8
3Experian logoExperianFree plan + paid$24.99/month after a 7-day trialNoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 752.6
4Credit Karma logoCredit KarmaFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 551.2
  1. Aura logo

    1. AuraTop pick

    Best for: US households wanting identity, credit and device protection in one family subscription

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from IdentityIQ

    Bundles identity and credit monitoring with a password manager, VPN and antivirus in one app.

    Pros

    • Three-bureau credit monitoring and instant Experian credit lock
    • Antivirus, VPN and password manager included in plans
    • Data broker removal included
    • Family plan covers up to five adults and unlimited kids

    Cons

    • US only
    • No free tier, and the best prices need annual billing
    • Bundled antivirus and VPN are less configurable than standalone tools
    Visit Aura Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Aura a good IdentityIQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12/month billed annually (Individual)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Identity theft insurance
    $1M per adult
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data removal
    425+ data brokers and sites
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2017
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Couple plan
    $22/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan
    $32/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    60 days on annual plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aura.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Allstate Identity Protection logo

    2. Allstate Identity Protection

    Best for: US families and employees who want identity monitoring with low per-person family pricing

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from IdentityIQ

    Cheaper entry plans, a 30-day free trial and family plans covering up to 10 members.

    Pros

    • Restoration-only plan for people who just want recovery help
    • Family plans cover you plus up to 10 members
    • Top tier adds three-bureau credit monitoring and kids' online safety tools
    • Often available free or discounted as a workplace benefit

    Cons

    • Three-bureau credit monitoring is limited to the most expensive Blue plan
    • Free trial requires a credit card and renews automatically
    • Coverage is designed for US residents only
    Visit Allstate Identity Protection Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Allstate Identity Protection a good IdentityIQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $3/month (Identity Restoration, individual)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026allstateidentityprotection.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials plan
    $9.99/month individual
    Checked Nov 8, 2026allstateidentityprotection.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family plan
    You plus up to 10 members
    Checked Nov 8, 2026allstateidentityprotection.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026allstateidentityprotection.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    InfoArmor, an Allstate subsidiary
    Checked Nov 8, 2026allstateidentityprotection.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Experian logo

    3. Experian

    Best for: US consumers who want their Experian report and FICO Score free, with optional paid identity protection

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from IdentityIQ

    Credit bureau with its own credit monitoring and identity protection plans, plus a free tier showing your Experian report.

    Pros

    • Free Experian credit report and FICO Score 8, no card required
    • Experian Boost can add utility and phone bills to your file
    • Paid plans cover all three bureaus and include ID theft insurance

    Cons

    • Free tier covers Experian data only, not Equifax or TransUnion
    • Paid trial needs a credit card and rolls into a monthly plan
    • Free experience includes card and loan offers
    • US only
    Visit Experian Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Experian a good IdentityIQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free credit report and score
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Score model
    FICO Score 8
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    $24.99/month after a 7-day trial
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Identity theft insurance
    Up to $1 million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    3-bureau monitoring
    Paid plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $24.99 a month after a 7-day free trial
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days, credit card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026experian.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Credit Karma logo

    4. Credit Karma

    Best for: US consumers who want free credit monitoring plus card and loan offers matched to their profile

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from IdentityIQ

    Free credit scores and monitoring alerts, enough for people who mainly used IdentityIQ to watch their credit.

    Pros

    • Free credit scores, reports and monitoring alerts
    • Shows estimated Approval Odds before you apply for cards and loans
    • Free federal tax filing built in
    • Banking account with no monthly fees or minimums

    Cons

    • Paid by partners, so the app is full of product offers
    • Approval Odds are estimates, not a guarantee of approval
    • State tax filing costs extra
    Visit Credit Karma Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Credit Karma a good IdentityIQ alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Founded
    2007
    Checked Nov 8, 2026creditkarma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Members
    140 million+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026creditkarma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tax filing
    Free federal, $15 state
    Checked Nov 8, 2026creditkarma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Banking fees
    No monthly fees
    Checked Nov 8, 2026creditkarma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lender offers
    30+ lenders
    Checked Nov 8, 2026creditkarma.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best IdentityIQ alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Aura logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for most people

Aura

Bundles identity and credit monitoring with a password manager, VPN and antivirus in one app.

Credit Karma logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for a free option

Credit Karma

Free credit scores and monitoring alerts, enough for people who mainly used IdentityIQ to watch their credit.

Experian logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Experian

Credit bureau with its own credit monitoring and identity protection plans, plus a free tier showing your Experian report.

Aura logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for Mac

Aura

Bundles identity and credit monitoring with a password manager, VPN and antivirus in one app.

Aura logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for Windows

Aura

Bundles identity and credit monitoring with a password manager, VPN and antivirus in one app.

Allstate Identity Protection logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for iPhone and Android

Allstate Identity Protection

Cheaper entry plans, a 30-day free trial and family plans covering up to 10 members.

Aura logo

Best IdentityIQ alternative for working in the browser

Aura

Bundles identity and credit monitoring with a password manager, VPN and antivirus in one app.

IdentityIQ alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to IdentityIQ?

Aura ranks first right now. Bundles identity and credit monitoring with a password manager, VPN and antivirus in one app. Allstate Identity Protection and Experian follow it in our ranking.

IdentityIQ vs Aura: what's the difference?

Both IdentityIQ and Aura are paid products. Verified prices: IdentityIQ $8.49/month (Secure Basic, monthly), Aura $12/month billed annually (Individual). Only Aura runs on Windows and macOS.

Is IdentityIQ free?

IdentityIQ is a paid product. Starting price: $8.49/month (Secure Basic, monthly); Stolen funds reimbursement: Up to $1 million. Checked on IdentityIQ's own site, November 2026.

How much do IdentityIQ alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked IdentityIQ alternatives: Aura, $12/month billed annually (Individual); Allstate Identity Protection, $3/month (Identity Restoration, individual); Experian, $24.99/month after a 7-day trial. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to IdentityIQ?

Yes. Experian (free plan + paid) and Credit Karma (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to IdentityIQ?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from IdentityIQ?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; even the entry tier is a paid subscription; three-bureau monitoring and family cover only on the pricier tiers; only useful for people with a US credit file.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces IdentityIQ, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.