1. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best McAfee alternatives in India (2027)
McAfee is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from McAfee, San Jose, priced at ₹900/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 13 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to McAfee are Norton 360 (₹900/mo), eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), ESET (₹800/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo) and Trend Micro (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a McAfee alternative
Cost
McAfee starts at ₹900/mo. 13 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
McAfee 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.
McAfee alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches McAfee'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | McAfee (current) | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  eScan | Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Net Protector | From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/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 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Quick Heal | From ₹816/yr for 1 PC | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  GoodAccess | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  MalCare | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Zeron ZAK | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Top 10 McAfee alternatives in detail
2. 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 McAfee
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹900/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
3. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with McAfee
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹900/mo)
4. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with McAfee
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with McAfee
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
6. 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 McAfee
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Key features
- Antivirus and anti-malware
- Behaviour heuristic detection
- Anti-ransomware shield and ransomware LAN shield
- Firewall
- Vulnerability scanner
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with McAfee
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/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 McAfee
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹900/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Key features
- Manual hacker-style VAPT
- AI-assisted threat modelling
- Real-time chat with pentesters
- Re-scans after fixes
- Publicly verifiable certificate
9. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with McAfee
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
10. NordLayer
Nord Security · Vilnius · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business network security.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with McAfee
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹900/mo)
McAfee alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than McAfee
How to choose a McAfee 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.
McAfee alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to McAfee in 2027?+
The closest matches to McAfee on App Advisor are Norton 360 (₹900/mo), eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), ESET (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match McAfee, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to McAfee?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to McAfee has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to McAfee?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹900/mo for McAfee. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to McAfee?+
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.
McAfee vs Norton 360: which is better?+
Norton 360 is the closest match to McAfee in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these McAfee alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category McAfee also covers, and McAfee'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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