1. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Net Protector alternatives in India (2026)
Net Protector is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Biz Secure Labs, Pune, priced at ₹400/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 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Net Protector are eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), Trend Micro (₹700/mo) and ESET (₹800/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 Net Protector alternative
There is no free plan
Net Protector has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Net Protector starts at ₹400/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Net Protector alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Net Protector'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Net Protector (current) | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Net Protector |
| 2 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Net Protector |
| 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 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Net Protector |
| 19 |  Scalefusion | ₹200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Net Protector alternatives in detail
2. 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 Net Protector
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹400/mo)
3. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹400/mo)
5. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹400/mo)
6. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹150/mo cheaper (₹250/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹400/mo)
8. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹400/mo)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹300/mo vs ₹400/mo)
10. Astra Security
Astra IT · New Delhi · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Pentesting and vulnerability scanning built in Delhi.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Net Protector
- Starts ₹1,600/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹400/mo)
Net Protector alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Net Protector 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.
Net Protector alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Net Protector in 2026?+
The closest matches to Net Protector on App Advisor are eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Net Protector, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Net Protector?+
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 Net Protector?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹400/mo for Net Protector. 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 Net Protector?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Net Protector vs eScan: which is better?+
eScan is the closest match to Net Protector in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹400/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Net Protector alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Net Protector also covers, and Biz Secure Labs'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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