Free
Free plan available
Compared with WireGuard
- Open source
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best WireGuard alternatives in India (2026)
WireGuard is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from WireGuard, Global, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to WireGuard are OWASP ZAP (Free), ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan), Avast (Free plan), AVG (Free plan) and Malwarebytes (Free plan). OWASP ZAP is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a WireGuard alternative
Indian support and GST
WireGuard is built in Open source. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
WireGuard alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches WireGuard'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | WireGuard (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | OWASP ZAP | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Avast | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  AVG | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Malwarebytes | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Cloudflare One | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Burp Suite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Nessus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  OpenVPN | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Wazuh | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  SuperTokens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Proton VPN | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Twingate | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 WireGuard alternatives in detail
2. ManageEngine ADManager Plus
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.8/5
Active Directory management.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with WireGuard
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- User and computer management
- Bulk provisioning
- Multi-domain support
- 200+ AD reports
- File server management
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes · Santa Clara · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.6/5
Anti-malware.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Cloudflare One
Cloudflare · San Francisco · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Zero trust and SASE.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Burp Suite
PortSwigger · Knutsford · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Web security testing.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. 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 WireGuard
- No free plan, unlike WireGuard
- Built in India (Pune)
10. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with WireGuard
- No free plan, unlike WireGuard
- Built in India (Pune)
WireGuard alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free WireGuard alternatives
Indian alternatives to WireGuard
How to choose a WireGuard 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.
WireGuard alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to WireGuard in 2026?+
The closest matches to WireGuard on App Advisor are OWASP ZAP (Free), ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan), Avast (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match WireGuard, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to WireGuard?+
Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: OWASP ZAP (Free), ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan), Avast (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to WireGuard?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Net Protector starts lowest at ₹400/mo. OWASP ZAP also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to WireGuard?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
WireGuard vs OWASP ZAP: which is better?+
OWASP ZAP is the closest match to WireGuard in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these WireGuard alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category WireGuard also covers, and WireGuard'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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