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
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Protegent alternatives in India (2026)
Protegent is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Unistal Systems Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, priced at ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user). We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Protegent are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo) and Bitdefender (₹700/mo). ManageEngine ADManager Plus is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Protegent alternative
There is no free plan
Protegent has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Protegent alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Protegent'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Protegent (current) | ₹515 per year (Antivirus, 1 user) | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Quick Heal | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  eScan | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Astra Security | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Bitdefender | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Trend Micro | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Defender for Business | ₹250/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/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 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  NordLayer | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  YubiKey | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Hexnode | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Seqrite | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  SuperTokens | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Protegent alternatives in detail
2. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
3. eScan
MicroWorld Technologies · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Antivirus and endpoint security built in Mumbai.
₹600/mo
Free trial
4. Astra Security
Astra IT · New Delhi · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Pentesting and vulnerability scanning built in Delhi.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
5. Bitdefender
Bitdefender · Bucharest · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and GravityZone.
₹700/mo
Free trial
₹900/mo
Free trial
7. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
8. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
₹700/mo
Free trial
10. Microsoft Defender for Business
Microsoft · Redmond · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Endpoint security for SMBs.
₹250/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Protegent 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.
Protegent alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Protegent in 2026?+
The closest matches to Protegent on App Advisor are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Protegent, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Protegent?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ManageEngine ADManager Plus (Free plan), SuperTokens (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Protegent?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo. ManageEngine ADManager Plus also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Protegent?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Quick Heal (₹700/mo), Net Protector (₹400/mo), eScan (₹600/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Protegent vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Protegent in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Protegent alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Protegent also covers, and Unistal Systems Pvt Ltd'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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