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 ExpressVPN
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best ExpressVPN alternatives in India (2026)
ExpressVPN is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Kape Technologies, Tortola, 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 ExpressVPN are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), Trend Micro (₹700/mo) and ESET (₹800/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a ExpressVPN alternative
Cost
ExpressVPN starts at ₹700/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
ExpressVPN is built in British Virgin Islands. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ExpressVPN alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ExpressVPN'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ExpressVPN (current) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 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 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 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 ExpressVPN 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 ExpressVPN
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
5. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with ExpressVPN
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
6. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with ExpressVPN
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with ExpressVPN
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
8. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with ExpressVPN
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
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
ExpressVPN alternatives by what you need
How to choose a ExpressVPN 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.
ExpressVPN alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ExpressVPN in 2026?+
The closest matches to ExpressVPN 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 ExpressVPN, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ExpressVPN?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to ExpressVPN has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to ExpressVPN?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹700/mo for ExpressVPN. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ExpressVPN?+
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.
ExpressVPN vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to ExpressVPN in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ExpressVPN alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category ExpressVPN also covers, and Kape Technologies'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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