1. 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 Bitdefender
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Bitdefender alternatives in India (2026)
Bitdefender is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Bitdefender, Bucharest, priced at ₹700/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Bitdefender are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Trend Micro (₹700/mo), ESET (₹800/mo) and Net Protector (₹400/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Bitdefender alternative
Cost
Bitdefender starts at ₹700/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Bitdefender is built in Romania. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Bitdefender alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Bitdefender'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Bitdefender (current) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Splashtop | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Bitdefender alternatives in detail
2. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bitdefender
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹700/mo
Free trial
4. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bitdefender
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
5. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bitdefender
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bitdefender
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
7. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Bitdefender
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
9. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
10. NordLayer
Nord Security · Vilnius · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business network security.
₹700/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Bitdefender 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.
Bitdefender alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Bitdefender in 2026?+
The closest matches to Bitdefender on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Trend Micro (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Bitdefender, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Bitdefender?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Bitdefender has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bitdefender?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹700/mo for Bitdefender. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Bitdefender?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Bitdefender vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Bitdefender in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Bitdefender alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Bitdefender also covers, and Bitdefender'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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