ESET is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from ESET, Bratislava, priced at ₹800/mo. 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, and 12 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to ESET are eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo), Norton 360 (₹900/mo) and Trend Micro (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a ESET alternative
Cost
ESET starts at ₹800/mo. 12 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
ESET is built in Slovakia. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ESET alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ESET's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
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ESET alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ESET in 2027?+
The closest matches to ESET on App Advisor are eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ESET, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ESET?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to ESET has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to ESET?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹800/mo for ESET. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ESET?+
Yes. 6 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), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ESET vs eScan: which is better?+
eScan is the closest match to ESET in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹800/mo); Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ESET alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category ESET also covers, and ESET'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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