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, 6 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to Trend Micro are eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), ESET (₹800/mo), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year) and McAfee (₹900/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. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Trend Micro is built in Japan. 6 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.
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Trend Micro alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Trend Micro in 2027?+
The closest matches to Trend Micro on App Advisor are eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Bitdefender (₹700/mo), ESET (₹800/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. 6 alternatives are built in India, including eScan (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request), Net Protector (From ₹795/year · Total Security, 1 user, 1 year), Astra Security (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Trend Micro vs eScan: which is better?+
eScan is the closest match to Trend Micro in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹100/mo cheaper (Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request vs ₹700/mo); Built in India (Mumbai). 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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