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Best Astra Security alternatives in India (2027)

Astra Security is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Astra IT, New Delhi, priced at ₹2,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 8 are built in India, and 14 start cheaper or free.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Astra Security are eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), McAfee (₹900/mo), Norton 360 (₹900/mo) and ESET (₹800/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.

Why businesses look for a Astra Security alternative

Cost

Astra Security starts at ₹2,000/mo. 14 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Reported limitation

Pricing page lists plans only in US dollars, with no INR rates

Reported limitation

Manual pentest plans start at $5,999 a year, steep for very small businesses

Reported limitation

Comprehensive assessments take 10-15 business days according to Astra

Astra Security alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Astra Security's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Astra Security logoAstra Security (current)₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5—
1eScan logoeScanRs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on requestNoWebYes4.7/5
2Net Protector logoNet ProtectorFrom ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 yearNoWebYes4.7/5
3McAfee logoMcAfee₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
4Norton 360 logoNorton 360₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
5ESET logoESET₹800/moNoWebNo4.5/5
6Bitdefender logoBitdefender₹700/moNoWebNo4.5/5
7Trend Micro logoTrend Micro₹700/moNoWebNo4.5/5
8YubiKey logoYubiKey₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
9ExpressVPN logoExpressVPN₹700/moNoWebNo4.4/5
10Perimeter 81 logoPerimeter 81₹700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11NordLayer logoNordLayer₹700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12Quick Heal logoQuick HealFrom ₹816/yr for 1 PCNoWebYes4.7/5
13Microsoft Defender for Business logoMicrosoft Defender for Business₹250/moNoWebNo4.4/5
14NordVPN logoNordVPN₹300/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Surfshark logoSurfshark₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
16Infraon Infinity logoInfraon Infinity₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.3/5
17Freshservice Assets logoFreshservice Assets₹1,600/moNoWebYes4.4/5
18MalCare logoMalCarePaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
19Zeron ZAK logoZeron ZAKPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
20SecureLayer7 BugDazz logoSecureLayer7 BugDazzPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5

Top 10 Astra Security alternatives in detail

eScan logo

1. 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 Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,400/mo cheaper (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹2,000/mo)

Key features

  • Internet Security Suite for Business
  • Total Security Suite for Business
  • Elite for Business
  • Server Edition
  • Corporate Edition with hybrid management
Net Protector logo

2. 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 Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,600/mo cheaper (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year vs ₹2,000/mo)

Key features

  • Antivirus and anti-malware
  • Behaviour heuristic detection
  • Anti-ransomware shield and ransomware LAN shield
  • Firewall
  • Vulnerability scanner
McAfee logo

3. McAfee

McAfee · San Jose · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Consumer antivirus.

₹900/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹900/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Norton 360 logo

4. Norton 360

Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Consumer security suite.

₹900/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹900/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
ESET logo

5. ESET

ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Antivirus and endpoint security.

₹800/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,200/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Bitdefender logo

6. Bitdefender

Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Antivirus and GravityZone.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Trend Micro logo

7. Trend Micro

Trend Micro · Tokyo · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Security software.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
YubiKey logo

8. YubiKey

Yubico · Santa Clara · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5

Hardware security keys.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
ExpressVPN logo

9. ExpressVPN

Kape Technologies · Tortola · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5

Consumer VPN.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Perimeter 81 logo

10. Perimeter 81

Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5

Business VPN and ZTNA.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Astra Security

  • Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)

Astra Security alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Astra Security 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.

Astra Security alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Astra Security in 2027?+

The closest matches to Astra Security on App Advisor are eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), McAfee (₹900/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Astra Security, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Astra Security?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Astra Security has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to Astra Security?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Surfshark starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Astra Security. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Astra Security?+

Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), Quick Heal (From ₹816/yr for 1 PC). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Astra Security vs eScan: which is better?+

eScan is the closest match to Astra Security in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,400/mo cheaper (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹2,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Astra Security alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Astra Security also covers, and Astra IT'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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