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Best DNSFilter alternatives in India (2027)

DNSFilter is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from DNSFilter, Inc., Washington, priced at Paid plans. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to DNSFilter are Quick Heal (From ₹816/yr for 1 PC), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Bitdefender (₹700/mo) and McAfee (₹900/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.

Why businesses look for a DNSFilter alternative

Indian support and GST

DNSFilter is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

DNSFilter alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—DNSFilter logoDNSFilter (current)Paid plansNoWebNo3.9/5—
1Quick Heal logoQuick HealFrom ₹816/yr for 1 PCNoWebYes4.7/5
2Net Protector logoNet ProtectorFrom ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 yearNoWebYes4.7/5
3eScan logoeScanRs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on requestNoWebYes4.7/5
4Bitdefender logoBitdefender₹700/moNoWebNo4.5/5
5McAfee logoMcAfee₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
6Norton 360 logoNorton 360₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
7ESET logoESET₹800/moNoWebNo4.5/5
8Trend Micro logoTrend Micro₹700/moNoWebNo4.5/5
9Astra Security logoAstra Security₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
10Microsoft Defender for Business logoMicrosoft Defender for Business₹250/moNoWebNo4.4/5
11ExpressVPN logoExpressVPN₹700/moNoWebNo4.4/5
12NordVPN logoNordVPN₹300/moNoWebNo4.3/5
13Surfshark logoSurfshark₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Perimeter 81 logoPerimeter 81₹700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15NordLayer logoNordLayer₹700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
16YubiKey logoYubiKey₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
17GoodAccess logoGoodAccessPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
18MalCare logoMalCarePaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
19Zeron ZAK logoZeron ZAKPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
20MailGuard logoMailGuardPaid plansNoWebNo4/5

Top 10 DNSFilter alternatives in detail

Quick Heal logo

1. Quick Heal

Quick Heal Technologies · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5

India's best-known antivirus for home users.

From ₹816/yr for 1 PC

Free trial

Compared with DNSFilter

  • Built in India (Pune)

Key features

  • Real-time activity monitoring
  • Download filtering
  • Malicious website blocking
  • External drive protection
  • Safe banking
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 DNSFilter

  • Built in India (Pune)

Key features

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

3. 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 DNSFilter

  • Built in India (Mumbai)

Key features

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

7. ESET

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

Antivirus and endpoint security.

₹800/mo

Free trial

Astra Security logo

9. Astra Security

Astra IT · New Delhi · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Pentesting and vulnerability scanning built in Delhi.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DNSFilter

  • Built in India (New Delhi)

Key features

  • Manual hacker-style VAPT
  • AI-assisted threat modelling
  • Real-time chat with pentesters
  • Re-scans after fixes
  • Publicly verifiable certificate

DNSFilter alternatives by what you need

How to choose a DNSFilter 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.

DNSFilter alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to DNSFilter in 2027?+

The closest matches to DNSFilter on App Advisor are Quick Heal (From ₹816/yr for 1 PC), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DNSFilter, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to DNSFilter?+

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

What is the cheapest alternative to DNSFilter?+

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

Is there an Indian alternative to DNSFilter?+

Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (From ₹816/yr for 1 PC), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

DNSFilter vs Quick Heal: which is better?+

Quick Heal is the closest match to DNSFilter in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these DNSFilter alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category DNSFilter also covers, and DNSFilter, 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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