1. Scalefusion
ProMobi Technologies · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
MDM and UEM built in Pune.
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹300/mo)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best 42Gears alternatives in India (2027)
42Gears is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from 42Gears, Bengaluru, priced at ₹300/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to 42Gears are Scalefusion (₹200/mo), Jamf (₹300/mo), Automox (₹300/mo), Splashtop (₹500/mo) and Microsoft Intune (₹500/mo). ManageEngine Endpoint Central is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a 42Gears alternative
There is no free plan
42Gears has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
42Gears starts at ₹300/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
42Gears alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches 42Gears'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 42Gears (current) | ₹300/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Scalefusion | ₹200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Jamf | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Automox | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Splashtop | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft Intune | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Freshservice Assets | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Net Protector | From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Infraon Infinity | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  eScan | Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  SolarWinds Service Desk | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Free · paid from $795/yr for 50 endpoints · Professional edition, about $1.32/endpoint/… | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 42Gears alternatives in detail
₹300/mo
Free trial
₹300/mo
Free trial
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹300/mo)
5. Microsoft Intune
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.2/5
Device management.
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹500/mo vs ₹300/mo)
6. Freshservice Assets
Freshworks · San Mateo · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Asset management in Freshservice.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹1,300/mo higher (₹1,600/mo vs ₹300/mo)
7. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year vs ₹300/mo)
Key features
- Antivirus and anti-malware
- Behaviour heuristic detection
- Anti-ransomware shield and ransomware LAN shield
- Firewall
- Vulnerability scanner
8. Infraon Infinity
Infraon · Bengaluru · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
ITSM and asset suite.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹1,700/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹300/mo)
9. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹300/mo)
Key features
- Internet Security Suite for Business
- Total Security Suite for Business
- Elite for Business
- Server Edition
- Corporate Edition with hybrid management
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with 42Gears
- Starts ₹2,700/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹300/mo)
42Gears alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than 42Gears
Free 42Gears alternatives
Indian alternatives to 42Gears
- Scalefusion₹200/mo
- Freshservice Assets₹1,600/mo
- Net ProtectorFrom ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year
- Infraon Infinity₹2,000/mo
- eScanRs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request
- ManageEngine Endpoint CentralFree · paid from $795/yr for 50 endpoints · Professional edition, about $1.32/endpoint/…
How to choose a 42Gears 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.
42Gears alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to 42Gears in 2027?+
The closest matches to 42Gears on App Advisor are Scalefusion (₹200/mo), Jamf (₹300/mo), Automox (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match 42Gears, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to 42Gears?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Free · paid from $795/yr for 50 endpoints · Professional edition, about $1.32/endpoint/…). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to 42Gears?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Scalefusion starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹300/mo for 42Gears. ManageEngine Endpoint Central also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to 42Gears?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Scalefusion (₹200/mo), Freshservice Assets (₹1,600/mo), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
42Gears vs Scalefusion: which is better?+
Scalefusion is the closest match to 42Gears in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹300/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these 42Gears alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category 42Gears also covers, and 42Gears'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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