1. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹21/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹579/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Akismet alternatives in India (2026)
Akismet is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Automattic Inc, priced at ₹579/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Akismet are eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo) and Trend Micro (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a Akismet alternative
Cost
Akismet starts at ₹579/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Akismet is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Akismet alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Akismet'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Akismet (current) | ₹579/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 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 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Splashtop | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft Intune | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Akismet alternatives in detail
2. 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 Akismet
- Starts ₹121/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹579/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
3. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹179/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹579/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
4. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹121/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹579/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹121/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹579/mo)
6. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹221/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹579/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹321/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹579/mo)
8. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹321/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹579/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹121/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹579/mo)
10. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akismet
- Starts ₹121/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹579/mo)
Akismet alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Akismet
Indian alternatives to Akismet
How to choose a Akismet 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.
Akismet alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Akismet in 2026?+
The closest matches to Akismet on App Advisor are eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Akismet, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Akismet?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Akismet has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Akismet?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Surfshark starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹579/mo for Akismet. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Akismet?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Akismet vs eScan: which is better?+
eScan is the closest match to Akismet in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹21/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹579/mo); Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Akismet alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Akismet also covers, and Automattic 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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