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 Norton 360
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Norton 360 alternatives in India (2026)
Norton 360 is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Gen Digital, Tempe, priced at ₹900/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 16 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Norton 360 are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), ESET (₹800/mo) and Bitdefender (₹700/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 Norton 360 alternative
There is no free plan
Norton 360 has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Norton 360 starts at ₹900/mo. 16 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Norton 360 is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Norton 360 alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Norton 360'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Norton 360 (current) | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/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 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 Norton 360 alternatives in detail
₹900/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
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo)
5. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
7. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
9. 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 Norton 360
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
10. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Norton 360
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
Norton 360 alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Norton 360 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.
Norton 360 alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Norton 360 in 2026?+
The closest matches to Norton 360 on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Norton 360, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Norton 360?+
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 Norton 360?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹900/mo for Norton 360. 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 Norton 360?+
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.
Norton 360 vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Norton 360 in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Norton 360 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Norton 360 also covers, and Gen Digital'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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