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 MailGuard
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best MailGuard alternatives in India (2026)
MailGuard is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from MailGuard Pty Ltd, Melbourne, priced at On request. 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.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to MailGuard are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo) and McAfee (₹900/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a MailGuard alternative
Indian support and GST
MailGuard is built in Australia. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
MailGuard alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches MailGuard'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | MailGuard (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  GoodAccess | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  MalCare | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Zeron ZAK | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Paubox | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 MailGuard alternatives in detail
2. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with MailGuard
- Built in India (Pune)
3. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with MailGuard
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
₹900/mo
Free trial
6. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
7. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
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 MailGuard
- Built in India (New Delhi)
10. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
MailGuard alternatives by what you need
How to choose a MailGuard 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.
MailGuard alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to MailGuard in 2026?+
The closest matches to MailGuard on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match MailGuard, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to MailGuard?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to MailGuard has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to MailGuard?+
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 MailGuard?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
MailGuard vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to MailGuard in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these MailGuard alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category MailGuard also covers, and MailGuard Pty Ltd'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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