1. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Surfshark alternatives in India (2026)
Surfshark is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Nord Security, Amsterdam, priced at ₹200/mo. 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, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Surfshark are Net Protector (₹400/mo), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo) and Bitdefender (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Surfshark alternative
Cost
Surfshark starts at ₹200/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Surfshark is built in Netherlands. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Surfshark alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Surfshark'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Surfshark (current) | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Okta | ₹170/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Scalefusion | ₹200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  CloudAlly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Backupify | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Surfshark alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹250/mo vs ₹200/mo)
3. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. 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 Surfshark
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹200/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
5. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹200/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹200/mo)
7. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹200/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹200/mo)
9. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹200/mo)
10. ExpressVPN
Kape Technologies · Tortola · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Consumer VPN.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Surfshark
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹200/mo)
Surfshark alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Surfshark
How to choose a Surfshark 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.
Surfshark alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Surfshark in 2026?+
The closest matches to Surfshark on App Advisor are Net Protector (₹400/mo), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Surfshark, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Surfshark?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Surfshark has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Surfshark?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹200/mo for Surfshark. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Surfshark?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Surfshark vs Net Protector: which is better?+
Net Protector is the closest match to Surfshark in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹200/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Surfshark alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Surfshark also covers, and Nord Security'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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