1. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹100/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Hexnode alternatives in India (2026)
Hexnode is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Mitsogo, San Francisco, priced at ₹100/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 1 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hexnode are Net Protector (₹400/mo), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Surfshark (₹200/mo) and Quick Heal (₹700/mo). ManageEngine ADManager Plus is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹170/month.
Why businesses look for a Hexnode alternative
There is no free plan
Hexnode has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Hexnode starts at ₹100/mo. 1 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Hexnode is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Hexnode alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hexnode'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hexnode (current) | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Okta | ₹170/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 |  Scalefusion | ₹200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Hexnode alternatives in detail
2. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹250/mo vs ₹100/mo)
3. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹100/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹200/mo vs ₹100/mo)
5. 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 Hexnode
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹100/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹100/mo)
7. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹100/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹100/mo)
9. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹100/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hexnode
- Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Hexnode alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Hexnode
Free Hexnode alternatives
How to choose a Hexnode 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.
Hexnode alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hexnode in 2026?+
The closest matches to Hexnode on App Advisor are Net Protector (₹400/mo), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hexnode, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hexnode?+
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 Hexnode?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Okta starts lowest at ₹170/mo, compared with ₹100/mo for Hexnode. 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 Hexnode?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Hexnode vs Net Protector: which is better?+
Net Protector is the closest match to Hexnode in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹100/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hexnode alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Hexnode also covers, and Mitsogo'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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