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 Paubox
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Paubox alternatives in India (2026)
Paubox is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Paubox, Inc., San Francisco, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Paubox are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo) and McAfee (₹900/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a Paubox alternative
Indian support and GST
Paubox 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.
Paubox alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Paubox'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Paubox (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 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 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  GoodAccess | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  MalCare | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Zeron ZAK | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  MailGuard | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Paubox alternatives in detail
2. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paubox
- Built in India (Pune)
3. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Paubox
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
₹900/mo
Free trial
6. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
7. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
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 Paubox
- Built in India (New Delhi)
10. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Paubox alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Paubox 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.
Paubox alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Paubox in 2026?+
The closest matches to Paubox 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 Paubox, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Paubox?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Paubox has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Paubox?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Surfshark starts lowest at ₹200/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Paubox?+
Yes. 6 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.
Paubox vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Paubox in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Paubox alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Paubox also covers, and Paubox, Inc.'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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