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