1. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Microsoft Defender for Business alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Defender for Business is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at ₹250/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Business are Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), NordVPN (₹300/mo) and Surfshark (₹200/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Microsoft Defender for Business alternative
Cost
Microsoft Defender for Business starts at ₹250/mo. 3 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Defender for Business is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Microsoft Defender for Business alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Defender for Business'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Defender for Business (current) | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Okta | ₹170/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  CloudAlly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Backupify | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Microsoft Defender for Business alternatives in detail
2. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹350/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. 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 Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹250/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹250/mo)
6. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹450/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹250/mo)
8. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹550/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹250/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹650/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹250/mo)
10. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Microsoft Defender for Business
- Starts ₹650/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹250/mo)
Microsoft Defender for Business alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Microsoft Defender for Business
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Business
How to choose a Microsoft Defender for Business 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.
Microsoft Defender for Business alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Defender for Business in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Defender for Business on App Advisor are Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Microsoft Defender for Business, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Defender for Business?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Business has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Microsoft Defender for Business?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹250/mo for Microsoft Defender for Business. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Microsoft Defender for Business?+
Yes. 4 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.
Microsoft Defender for Business vs Net Protector: which is better?+
Net Protector is the closest match to Microsoft Defender for Business in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹250/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Defender for Business alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Microsoft Defender for Business also covers, and Microsoft'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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