1. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹300/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best NordVPN alternatives in India (2026)
NordVPN is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Nord Security, Vilnius, priced at ₹300/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 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to NordVPN are Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Microsoft Defender for Business (₹250/mo) and Bitdefender (₹700/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a NordVPN alternative
Cost
NordVPN starts at ₹300/mo. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
NordVPN is built in Lithuania. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
NordVPN alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches NordVPN'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | NordVPN (current) | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 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 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Keeper | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Okta | ₹170/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Backupify | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Spanning Backup | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Jamf | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  CloudAlly | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 NordVPN 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 NordVPN
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹600/mo vs ₹300/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 NordVPN
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹300/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
4. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹250/mo vs ₹300/mo)
5. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹300/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹300/mo)
7. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹300/mo)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹300/mo)
9. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹300/mo)
10. ExpressVPN
Kape Technologies · Tortola · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Consumer VPN.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with NordVPN
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹700/mo vs ₹300/mo)
NordVPN alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than NordVPN
Indian alternatives to NordVPN
How to choose a NordVPN 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.
NordVPN alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to NordVPN in 2026?+
The closest matches to NordVPN 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 NordVPN, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to NordVPN?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to NordVPN has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to NordVPN?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹300/mo for NordVPN. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to NordVPN?+
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.
NordVPN vs Net Protector: which is better?+
Net Protector is the closest match to NordVPN in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹400/mo vs ₹300/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these NordVPN alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category NordVPN also covers, and Nord Security'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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