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 Trend Micro
- Built in India (Pune)
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best Trend Micro alternatives in India (2026)
Trend Micro is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from Trend Micro, Tokyo, 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 Trend Micro are Quick Heal (₹700/mo), eScan (₹600/mo), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), ESET (₹800/mo) and Net Protector (₹400/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Trend Micro alternative
Cost
Trend Micro starts at ₹700/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Trend Micro is built in Japan. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Trend Micro alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Trend Micro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Trend Micro (current) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 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 |  ESET | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Net Protector | ₹400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  McAfee | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Norton 360 | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  ExpressVPN | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Perimeter 81 | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 Trend Micro 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 Trend Micro
- 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
4. ESET
ESET · Bratislava · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Antivirus and endpoint security.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Trend Micro
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹700/mo)
5. Net Protector
Biz Secure Labs · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.7/5
Indian antivirus.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Trend Micro
- Starts ₹300/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹700/mo)
- Built in India (Pune)
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Trend Micro
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
7. Norton 360
Gen Digital · Tempe · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Consumer security suite.
₹900/mo
Free trial
Compared with Trend Micro
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹900/mo vs ₹700/mo)
₹700/mo
Free trial
9. Perimeter 81
Check Point · Tel Aviv · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business VPN and ZTNA.
₹700/mo
Free trial
10. NordLayer
Nord Security · Vilnius · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Business network security.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Trend Micro alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Trend Micro 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.
Trend Micro alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Trend Micro in 2026?+
The closest matches to Trend Micro 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 Trend Micro, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Trend Micro?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Trend Micro has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Trend Micro?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Hexnode starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹700/mo for Trend Micro. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Trend Micro?+
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.
Trend Micro vs Quick Heal: which is better?+
Quick Heal is the closest match to Trend Micro in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Trend Micro alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category Trend Micro also covers, and Trend Micro'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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