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 eScan
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best eScan alternatives in India (2026)
eScan is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from MicroWorld Technologies, Mumbai, priced at ₹600/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to eScan are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), Trend Micro (₹700/mo) and ESET (₹800/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 eScan alternative
There is no free plan
eScan has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
eScan starts at ₹600/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
eScan alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches eScan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | eScan (current) | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs eScan |
| 2 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs eScan |
| 3 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 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 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs eScan |
| 20 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 eScan alternatives in detail
2. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹600/mo)
3. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹600/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹600/mo)
5. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹600/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹600/mo)
7. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹600/mo)
8. 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 eScan
- Starts ₹1,400/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹600/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹600/mo)
10. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with eScan
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹600/mo)
eScan alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than eScan
Free eScan alternatives
How to choose a eScan 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.
eScan alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to eScan in 2026?+
The closest matches to eScan on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match eScan, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to eScan?+
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 eScan?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹600/mo for eScan. 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 eScan?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
eScan vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to eScan in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹600/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these eScan alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category eScan also covers, and MicroWorld Technologies'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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