1. Quick Heal
Quick Heal Technologies · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
India's best-known antivirus for home users.
₹700/mo
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Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best MalCare alternatives in India (2026)
MalCare is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from The Inactiv.com Media Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to MalCare are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo) and Bitdefender (₹700/mo). ManageEngine ADManager Plus is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a MalCare alternative
There is no free plan
MalCare has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
MalCare alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches MalCare'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | MalCare (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Zeron ZAK | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  GoodAccess | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 MalCare alternatives in detail
2. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
3. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
4. Astra Security
Astra IT · New Delhi · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Pentesting and vulnerability scanning built in Delhi.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
5. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
₹900/mo
Free trial
7. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
8. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
10. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a MalCare 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.
MalCare alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to MalCare in 2026?+
The closest matches to MalCare on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match MalCare, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to MalCare?+
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 MalCare?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Surfshark starts lowest at ₹200/mo. 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 MalCare?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
MalCare vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to MalCare in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these MalCare alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category MalCare also covers, and The Inactiv.com Media Solutions Private Limited'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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