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Best Hexnode alternatives in India (2027)

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: 0 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Hexnode are Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo), eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Surfshark (₹200/mo) and NordVPN (₹300/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹170/month.

Why businesses look for a Hexnode alternative

Indian support and GST

Hexnode 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.

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.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Hexnode logoHexnode (current)₹100/moNoWebNo4.2/5—
1Net Protector logoNet ProtectorFrom ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 yearNoWebYes4.7/5
2Microsoft Defender for Business logoMicrosoft Defender for Business₹250/moNoWebNo4.4/5
3eScan logoeScanRs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on requestNoWebYes4.7/5
4Surfshark logoSurfshark₹200/moNoWebNo4.3/5
5NordVPN logoNordVPN₹300/moNoWebNo4.3/5
6Bitdefender logoBitdefender₹700/moNoWebNo4.5/5
7Trend Micro logoTrend Micro₹700/moNoWebNo4.5/5
8ESET logoESET₹800/moNoWebNo4.5/5
9McAfee logoMcAfee₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
10Norton 360 logoNorton 360₹900/moNoWebNo4.5/5
11ExpressVPN logoExpressVPN₹700/moNoWebNo4.4/5
12Quick Heal logoQuick HealFrom ₹816/yr for 1 PCNoWebYes4.7/5
13Perimeter 81 logoPerimeter 81₹700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14NordLayer logoNordLayer₹700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Astra Security logoAstra Security₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
16Okta logoOkta₹170/moNoWebNo4.5/5
17YubiKey logoYubiKey₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
18GoodAccess logoGoodAccessPaid plansNoWebNo4/5
19MalCare logoMalCarePaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
20Zeron ZAK logoZeron ZAKPaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5

Top 10 Hexnode alternatives in detail

Net Protector logo

1. 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 Hexnode

  • Starts ₹300/mo higher (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year vs ₹100/mo)
  • 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 Hexnode

  • Starts ₹500/mo higher (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹100/mo)
  • 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
Surfshark logo

4. Surfshark

Nord Security · Amsterdam · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5

Consumer VPN.

₹200/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hexnode

  • Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹200/mo vs ₹100/mo)
NordVPN logo

5. NordVPN

Nord Security · Vilnius · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5

Consumer VPN.

₹300/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hexnode

  • Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Bitdefender logo

6. 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)
Trend Micro logo

7. Trend Micro

Trend Micro · Tokyo · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Security software.

₹700/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hexnode

  • Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹100/mo)
ESET logo

8. 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)
McAfee logo

9. McAfee

McAfee · San Jose · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Consumer antivirus.

₹900/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hexnode

  • Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹100/mo)
Norton 360 logo

10. Norton 360

Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5

Consumer security suite.

₹900/mo

Free trial

Compared with Hexnode

  • Starts ₹800/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹100/mo)

Hexnode alternatives by what you need

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 2027?+

The closest matches to Hexnode on App Advisor are Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo), 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 Hexnode, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Hexnode?+

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

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. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Hexnode?+

Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including 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), Quick Heal (From ₹816/yr for 1 PC). 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 (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year 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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