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 PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best PDQ Deploy alternatives in India (2026)
PDQ Deploy is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from PDQ, Salt Lake City, priced at ₹1,500/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 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PDQ Deploy are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo), Norton 360 (₹900/mo) and eScan (₹600/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.
Why businesses look for a PDQ Deploy alternative
Cost
PDQ Deploy starts at ₹1,500/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
PDQ Deploy 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.
PDQ Deploy alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PDQ Deploy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PDQ Deploy (current) | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Freshservice Assets | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Infraon Infinity | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  SolarWinds Service Desk | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 PDQ Deploy alternatives in detail
2. 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 PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹900/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
4. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹900/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
5. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹900/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
6. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹700/mo cheaper (₹800/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
7. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
9. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹1,100/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
10. ExpressVPN
Kape Technologies · Tortola · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Consumer VPN.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with PDQ Deploy
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
PDQ Deploy alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than PDQ Deploy
Indian alternatives to PDQ Deploy
How to choose a PDQ Deploy 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.
PDQ Deploy alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PDQ Deploy in 2026?+
The closest matches to PDQ Deploy on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo), McAfee (₹900/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PDQ Deploy, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PDQ Deploy?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to PDQ Deploy has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to PDQ Deploy?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Surfshark starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹1,500/mo for PDQ Deploy. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to PDQ Deploy?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PDQ Deploy vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to PDQ Deploy in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo); Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PDQ Deploy alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category PDQ Deploy also covers, and PDQ'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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