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 ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best ESET alternatives in India (2026)
ESET is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from ESET, Bratislava, priced at ₹800/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ESET are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo) and Norton 360 (₹900/mo). ManageEngine ADManager Plus is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a ESET alternative
There is no free plan
ESET has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
ESET starts at ₹800/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
ESET is built in Slovakia. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ESET alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ESET'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ESET (current) | ₹800/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 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 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 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 ESET 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 ESET
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹800/mo)
5. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹800/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
7. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹400/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹800/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
9. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
10. NordLayer
Nord Security · Vilnius · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business network security.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with ESET
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo)
ESET alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than ESET
Free ESET alternatives
How to choose a ESET 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.
ESET alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ESET in 2026?+
The closest matches to ESET on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ESET, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ESET?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to ESET?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for ESET. ManageEngine ADManager Plus also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ESET?+
Yes. 6 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.
ESET vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to ESET in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹800/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ESET alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category ESET also covers, and ESET'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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