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 Perimeter 81
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Perimeter 81 alternatives in India (2026)
Perimeter 81 is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Check Point, Tel Aviv, priced at ₹700/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Perimeter 81 are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), Trend Micro (₹700/mo) and ESET (₹800/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Perimeter 81 alternative
Cost
Perimeter 81 starts at ₹700/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Perimeter 81 is built in Israel. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Perimeter 81 alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Perimeter 81'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Perimeter 81 (current) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  NordVPN | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Surfshark | ₹200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  1Password Business | ₹650/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Carbonite | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Protegent | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Splashtop | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Perimeter 81 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 Perimeter 81
- Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
5. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Perimeter 81
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
6. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Perimeter 81
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Perimeter 81
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
8. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Perimeter 81
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
10. NordLayer
Nord Security · Vilnius · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business network security.
₹700/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Perimeter 81 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.
Perimeter 81 alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Perimeter 81 in 2026?+
The closest matches to Perimeter 81 on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Perimeter 81, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Perimeter 81?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Perimeter 81 has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Perimeter 81?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹700/mo for Perimeter 81. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Perimeter 81?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Perimeter 81 vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Perimeter 81 in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Perimeter 81 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Perimeter 81 also covers, and Check Point'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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