1. 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 Astra Security
- Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Astra Security alternatives in India (2026)
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: 1 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 17 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Astra Security are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo) and Norton 360 (₹900/mo). ManageEngine ADManager Plus is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Astra Security alternative
There is no free plan
Astra Security has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Astra Security starts at ₹2,000/mo. 17 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
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.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Astra Security (current) | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Infraon Infinity | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Freshservice Assets | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Astra Security alternatives in detail
2. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Astra Security
- Starts ₹1,400/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
3. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Astra Security
- Starts ₹1,600/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Astra Security
- Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹900/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
5. 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)
6. 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)
7. 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)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Astra Security
- Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Astra Security
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,000/mo)
10. 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)
Astra Security alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Astra Security
Free Astra Security alternatives
Indian alternatives to Astra Security
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 2026?+
The closest matches to Astra Security on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Net Protector (₹400/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?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Astra Security?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Astra Security. ManageEngine ADManager Plus also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Astra Security?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Astra Security vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Astra Security in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,300/mo cheaper (₹700/mo 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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