TL;DR: IDShield is LegalShield's identity theft protection service. Plans run from $14.95 a month (one adult, TransUnion only) to $34.95 (family, all three bureaus), with a 30-day free trial. Its standout feature is restoration by licensed private investigators. Before paying, remember the free basics: credit freezes at all three bureaus and free weekly credit reports.
Who makes IDShield?
IDShield is a division of LegalShield, the US prepaid legal services company. It's often sold through employers as a workplace benefit as well as directly.
IDShield plans and prices
According to Security.org's June 2026 review:
- Individual, one-bureau (TransUnion): $14.95 a month, 1 adult.
- Individual, three-bureau (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion): $19.95 a month, 1 adult.
- Family, one-bureau (TransUnion): $29.95 a month, 2 adults and up to 10 children.
- Family, three-bureau: $34.95 a month, 2 adults and up to 10 children.
All plans come with a 30-day free trial; the card isn't charged until it ends. Set a reminder if you're only testing it.
What you get
- Licensed private investigators who handle identity restoration, available 24/7. This is IDShield's main selling point.
- Identity theft consultation and lost wallet assistance.
- Credit monitoring (one or three bureaus, depending on plan) and identity monitoring.
- Reimbursement for unrecovered costs. Security.org's review gives conflicting figures ($1 million in the text, $3 million in a table), so confirm the current limit in the policy before relying on it.
Is IDShield worth it?
It suits people who want hands-on help if something goes wrong, especially families who'd use the child coverage. It's less useful if you mainly want alerts: the one-bureau plans only watch TransUnion. The FTC's view of identity theft protection is a good reality check: monitoring tells you after something happens; it doesn't prevent it.
Free steps that do most of the work
- Freeze your credit at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. It's free and stops new accounts being opened.
- Check your reports at AnnualCreditReport.com.
- If you're already a victim, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a free recovery plan.
Compare alternatives in identity theft protection: is it worth it?, or see our Zander review. To see what's already exposed, start with a free email exposure check.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does IDShield cost?
From $14.95 a month for one adult with TransUnion monitoring to $34.95 a month for a family plan with all three bureaus, per Security.org (June 2026).
Who owns IDShield?
IDShield is a division of LegalShield.
Does IDShield have a free trial?
Yes. Security.org reports a 30-day free trial on all plans, with the card charged when it ends.
What makes IDShield different?
Identity restoration is handled by licensed private investigators, available 24/7.
Is IDShield worth it?
It can be if you want hands-on restoration help. A free credit freeze and free credit reports cover much of the prevention side.