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Best Afi.ai alternatives in India (2026)
Afi.ai is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Afi, Palo Alto, priced at ₹250/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Afi.ai are CloudAlly (₹250/mo), Backupify (₹300/mo), Spanning Backup (₹300/mo), Carbonite (₹500/mo) and Net Protector (₹400/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹170/month.
Why businesses look for a Afi.ai alternative
Cost
Afi.ai starts at ₹250/mo. 3 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Afi.ai is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Afi.ai alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Afi.ai's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Afi.ai (current) | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | CloudAlly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Backupify | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Spanning Backup | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Okta | ₹170/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Acronis Cyber Protect | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Scalefusion | ₹200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Afi.ai alternatives in detail
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹250/mo)
5. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
6. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
7. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹350/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
8. Quick Heal
Quick Heal Technologies · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
India's best-known antivirus for home users.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Afi.ai
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹250/mo)
Afi.ai alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Afi.ai
Indian alternatives to Afi.ai
How to choose a Afi.ai alternative
- Start with endpoint protection and MFA — they stop most incidents.
- Check CERT-In compliance requirements for your sector.
- Managed services help when you have no security staff.
Afi.ai alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Afi.ai in 2026?+
The closest matches to Afi.ai on App Advisor are CloudAlly (₹250/mo), Backupify (₹300/mo), Spanning Backup (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Afi.ai, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Afi.ai?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Afi.ai has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Afi.ai?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Okta starts lowest at ₹170/mo, compared with ₹250/mo for Afi.ai. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Afi.ai?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Afi.ai vs CloudAlly: which is better?+
CloudAlly is the closest match to Afi.ai in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Afi.ai alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Afi.ai also covers, and Afi's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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