{"id":15819,"date":"2026-10-30T16:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=15819"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:38:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:08:38","slug":"best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Best Phishing Simulation Tools for Awareness Managers: Pricing, Automation, and Reporting Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best phishing simulation tool for an awareness manager is the one that helps you run relevant tests, assign the right follow-up training, and explain the results without rebuilding the program in spreadsheets every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture an awareness manager preparing for a Monday leadership meeting. In this 500-employee program, the campaign has finished, but the click results, training assignments, and department reports sit in separate places. The buying question becomes practical: which platform turns those results into the next action without another afternoon of spreadsheet work?<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#Quick_verdict_which_phishing_simulation_tools_should_you_shortlist\" >Quick verdict: which phishing simulation tools should you shortlist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#How_should_awareness_managers_compare_phishing_simulation_software\" >How should awareness managers compare phishing simulation software?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#Which_phishing_simulation_tools_cover_the_attack_channels_your_employees_use\" >Which phishing simulation tools cover the attack channels your employees use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#The_16_best_phishing_simulation_tools_by_awareness-program_fit\" >The 16 best phishing simulation tools by awareness-program fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#How_do_phishing_simulation_prices_compare_on_the_same_basis\" >How do phishing simulation prices compare on the same basis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#What_do_verified_customer_reviews_reveal_about_the_shortlist\" >What do verified customer reviews reveal about the shortlist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#Which_reporting_metrics_matter_beyond_phishing_click_rate\" >Which reporting metrics matter beyond phishing click rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#How_should_you_test_the_final_shortlist_before_buying\" >How should you test the final shortlist before buying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/best-phishing-simulation-tools-for-awareness-managers\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threatcop TSAT deserves a place at the top of your shortlist when you need multi-channel assessment, individual risk visibility, and a connected training program. Pairing it with TLMS gives you a practical way to evaluate the full assessment-to-learning workflow. Other teams may prioritize an existing Microsoft license, a particular security ecosystem, or operating their own simulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated October 21, 2026. Published by Threatcop. Prices and package inclusions can change; confirm the scope in your proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_verdict_which_phishing_simulation_tools_should_you_shortlist\"><\/span>Quick verdict: which phishing simulation tools should you shortlist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For multi-channel assessment connected to training:<\/strong> start with Threatcop TSAT + TLMS. Threatcop has assessed <strong>5.7 million+ employees<\/strong> and a <strong>2,000+ content library across eight formats<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/us\">Source: Threatcop<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For adaptive phishing practice: compare Hoxhunt, Phished, and Threatcop on targeting, follow-up, and the administrator work left after setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For an existing security stack: evaluate Microsoft Attack simulation training, Proofpoint ZenGuide, and Mimecast Engage against the licenses and workflows you already operate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For AI-generated impersonation scenarios: include Adaptive Security and ask every shortlisted vendor to demonstrate its currently available voice and video capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For maximum control over a self-hosted email simulator: consider GoPhish, with a separate budget for infrastructure, maintenance, and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a fair price comparison: request the same employee count, term, channels, training scope, and support level from every vendor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phishing simulation tools comparison at a glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Strong shortlist fit<\/th><th>Automation or workflow focus<\/th><th>Pricing approach to evaluate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Threatcop TSAT + TLMS<\/td><td>Managers connecting multi-channel assessment with targeted learning<\/td><td>Campaign scheduling, individual scores, AI-assisted insights, personalized learning<\/td><td>Request a scoped TSAT\/TLMS quote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KnowBe4<\/td><td>Teams wanting a configurable awareness program and published US list-price reference<\/td><td>Adaptive program administration and training workflows<\/td><td>SAT Foundation \/ Advanced; term and add-ons matter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hoxhunt<\/td><td>Managers prioritizing adaptive practice and employee participation<\/td><td>Personalized simulations and feedback<\/td><td>Per-employee quote by capabilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proofpoint ZenGuide<\/td><td>Teams aligning training with Proofpoint risk and threat context<\/td><td>Risk-based education and threat-informed simulation<\/td><td>Confirm licensed products and service scope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cofense PhishMe<\/td><td>Programs connecting phishing readiness with reporting behavior<\/td><td>Adaptive scenarios and readiness reporting<\/td><td>Request a simulation and services quote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mimecast Engage<\/td><td>Teams evaluating awareness alongside behavioral risk signals<\/td><td>Risk-based groups and targeted intervention<\/td><td>Compare applicable Engage package<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infosec IQ<\/td><td>Teams needing customizable learning and reporting<\/td><td>Training automation and learner-group reporting<\/td><td>Standard \/ Enterprise scope; request pricing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NINJIO PHISH3D<\/td><td>Managers evaluating emotional triggers and coaching<\/td><td>Difficulty adjustment and susceptibility profiles<\/td><td>Confirm simulation, coaching, and service scope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>usecure uPhish<\/td><td>MSPs and IT teams standardizing recurring campaigns<\/td><td>AutoPhish scheduling and inline training<\/td><td>Request matching platform or partner scope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phished<\/td><td>Teams seeking automated, individualized phishing practice<\/td><td>Per-user content, timing, and difficulty<\/td><td>User-based scope; minimums may apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adaptive Security<\/td><td>Teams evaluating AI impersonation across channels<\/td><td>Auto-Phish and targeted remediation<\/td><td>Request channel-specific scope and quote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft Attack simulation training<\/td><td>Organizations with eligible Microsoft licensing<\/td><td>Simulations and behavior-based training assignments<\/td><td>Check Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 \/ E5 entitlement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoPhish<\/td><td>Technical teams running their own email tests<\/td><td>Scheduling, templates, exports, REST API<\/td><td>Free software; internal operating costs remain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defendify<\/td><td>Lean IT teams wanting a scheduled email program<\/td><td>Automatic content, randomized delivery, spot training<\/td><td>Advertised from $250\/month; confirm employee allowance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IRONSCALES<\/td><td>Teams combining email security and awareness<\/td><td>HRM simulation and autonomous campaigns<\/td><td>Paid scope by quote; separate limited free Starter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhishingBox<\/td><td>Teams needing configurable learning and account workflows<\/td><td>Scheduled campaigns, training moments, LMS options<\/td><td>Plan and seat calculator; annual organizational term<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this table to choose a few relevant vendors, then inspect the detailed trade-offs below. 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During vendor evaluation, ask each supplier to demonstrate that sequence with the same role-based scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Buying criterion<\/th><th>Ask the vendor to demonstrate<\/th><th>What a useful answer contains<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simulation delivery<\/td><td>Deliver a safe test to representative mailboxes<\/td><td>Required permissions, approved delivery method, and troubleshooting ownership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attack coverage<\/td><td>Run the channels relevant to your workforce<\/td><td>Live examples of email, QR, SMS, voice, or messaging capabilities included in the quote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Targeting<\/td><td>Create finance, HR, and new-hire groups<\/td><td>Maintained attributes, exclusions, and controlled scenario selection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remediation<\/td><td>Show what happens after a risky action<\/td><td>Assigned learning, reminders, completion status, and the retest path<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reporting<\/td><td>Produce an individual and department view<\/td><td>Clear denominators, report behavior, repeat actions, and exports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Program workload<\/td><td>Repeat the next campaign<\/td><td>The manual work remaining after initial setup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial fit<\/td><td>Price the same program<\/td><td>Seats, term, modules, channel limits, onboarding, support, and renewal basis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These criteria favor demonstrated workflows over a long feature checklist. Give particular attention to remediation and reporting: sending a campaign is only one part of running an awareness program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_phishing_simulation_tools_cover_the_attack_channels_your_employees_use\"><\/span>Which phishing simulation tools cover the attack channels your employees use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose channels around employee workflows. Finance may need invoice and executive-impersonation scenarios; HR may need applicant-document lures; frontline teams may need mobile-message practice. A training video about voice scams is different from an interactive voice simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Platform<\/th><th>Documented simulation examples<\/th><th>What to confirm in the package<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/static\/TSAT.pdf\">Threatcop TSAT<\/a><\/td><td>Email, attachments, QR codes, SMS, voice, and WhatsApp<\/td><td>Current channel implementations, targeting, and connection to TLMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hoxhunt.com\/blog\/vishing-attacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hoxhunt<\/a><\/td><td>Email, voice\/callback, SMS, QR, and deepfake scenarios<\/td><td>Custom scenarios, delivery format, and follow-up learning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cofense.com\/phishme-security-awareness-training-%28sat%29-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cofense<\/a><\/td><td>Email, smishing, vishing, and QR scenarios<\/td><td>Licensed channels, inbox-active delivery, and response-product boundaries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaptivesecurity.com\/phishing-simulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Adaptive Security<\/a><\/td><td>Email, SMS, voice, and deepfake impersonation<\/td><td>Public-data use, authorization of likeness\/voice, and approval controls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/defender-office-365\/attack-simulation-training-get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft<\/a><\/td><td>Email links\/attachments, QR links, and OAuth-consent scenarios<\/td><td>Eligible licensing, payload choices, and hybrid-mailbox reporting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phishingbox.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PhishingBox<\/a><\/td><td>Email, attachment, QR, reply-only, and callback scenarios<\/td><td>Callback tier, LMS scope, and reporting requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/getgophish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GoPhish<\/a><\/td><td>Custom email templates and landing-page campaigns<\/td><td>Team-owned hosting, delivery, content, and learning follow-up<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a channel-focused shortlist, not a full entitlement matrix. A listed capability may depend on configuration or package. Do not treat an unlisted channel as proof that a vendor lacks it. For Threatcop, run the required TSAT scenarios and follow the results into TLMS before making the buying decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_16_best_phishing_simulation_tools_by_awareness-program_fit\"><\/span>The 16 best phishing simulation tools by awareness-program fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Threatcop TSAT + TLMS: for multi-channel assessment connected to learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\">Threatcop Security Awareness Training<\/a> combines customizable attack campaigns, individual visibility, an integrated LMS connection, and unlimited simulation cycles. It suits managers who need to identify where practice is needed and connect that assessment to an ongoing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TSAT identifies the employees and scenarios that need attention; <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-learning-management-system\">TLMS<\/a> provides learning content and progress tracking. This combination suits an awareness manager who needs assessment results to lead to an assigned lesson, a completion record, and a later assessment. Ask to see that complete workflow for one employee, including the manual steps your administrator retains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customer review: Akshat V., a cyber security engineer at a company with 50 or fewer employees, described TSAT as \u201cinteractive and hands-on training\u201d on June 10, 2026. G2 validates the reviewer and labels the review as a G2 invitation without a G2 incentive. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\/reviews#threatcop-security-awareness-training-review-12942960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Read the review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/pricing\">Request a scoped quote<\/a>. Confirm whether TLMS, the simulation channels you need, onboarding, reporting exports, and support are included. Have the vendor run each required channel in the proposed configuration before purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: you want multi-channel assessment and targeted training from the same vendor. Validate exact email-platform, identity, and reporting requirements before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. KnowBe4: for a configurable awareness program with a published pricing reference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KnowBe4&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.knowbe4.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/51056121914003-SAT-Advanced-Onboarding-Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SAT Advanced<\/a> supports personalized, adaptive training and AI-assisted capabilities. New buyers should compare the current SAT Foundation and Advanced packages. If you are renewing an older Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond subscription, confirm how its entitlements map to the proposed plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customer review:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/knowbe4-security-awareness-training-2026-04-29-08-51-52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Manager in Information Technology, TrustRadius<\/a> listed \u201cAutomated training\u201d as a pro and \u201cEasier to change phishing campaigns, once created\u201d as an improvement. The consumer-goods reviewer represented 51\u2013200 employees and published the review on April 30, 2026. This incentivized review concerns legacy Gold\/Platinum access; test the current editing and multi-tenant workflow in your pilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing, checked October 21, 2026:<\/strong> the US table, dated May 2026, lists SAT Foundation and Advanced rates by seat band on a three-year term. A 251\u2013500-seat purchase lists <strong>$1.80<\/strong> and <strong>$2.96 per seat\/month<\/strong>, respectively, before taxes and selected add-ons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowbe4.com\/products\/security-awareness-training\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Current pricing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: configuration and a published pricing reference matter. Compare the exact quote with Threatcop on required channels, follow-up learning, and ongoing administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hoxhunt: for adaptive practice and employee participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hoxhunt.com\/product\/phishing-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hoxhunt<\/a> is relevant when your program centers on personalized phishing practice, immediate feedback, and reporting behavior. Its documented offering extends beyond basic email-only practice, so it should be compared on actual workflows rather than dismissed as a gamification-only tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For voice and video requirements, Hoxhunt also documents <a href=\"https:\/\/hoxhunt.com\/blog\/vishing-attacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vishing and deepfake training<\/a>. Ask which scenarios, customization options, and deployment conditions apply to your proposed package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customer reviews:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/hoxhunt-2024-09-24-09-54-09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Engineer in Information Technology, TrustRadius<\/a> wrote \u201cEasy to use to report button for Microsoft Outlook application\u201d on October 2, 2024; their IT-services organization had 51\u2013200 employees. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/hoxhunt-2024-10-28-09-51-47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Employee in Legal, TrustRadius<\/a> wrote \u201cCreates a more open discussion\u201d on November 1, 2024, while also describing absence-related scoring friction at a 201\u2013500-employee legal-services company. The latter review is incentivized. These historical experiences suggest current pilot checks rather than establish unresolved defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing: Hoxhunt describes per-employee quotes based on headcount and selected capabilities. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoxhunt.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pricing approach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: adaptive practice and participation are central. Compare it with Threatcop using the same targeting, remediation, and reporting tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Proofpoint ZenGuide: for threat-informed training within a broader security program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofpoint.com\/us\/products\/mitigate-human-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Proofpoint ZenGuide<\/a> connects risk-based education with threat context. Its current documentation describes tailored learning and the ability to turn detected phishing attacks into safe simulation templates through AI ThreatFlip Workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For teams already using Proofpoint, ask to see the path from a detected threat to a safe simulation and an assigned lesson. Confirm which licensed components supply the risk signals and whether your awareness manager can use them without another team rebuilding the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: obtain a quote that separates awareness, supporting risk capabilities, and services. Do not assume every capability described across the Proofpoint portfolio belongs to the training subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: training needs to align with the Proofpoint environment you operate. Include Threatcop when you also want to compare a dedicated assessment-and-learning workflow on its own requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cofense PhishMe: for phishing readiness and employee reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cofense.com\/phishme-security-awareness-training-%28sat%29-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cofense PhishMe<\/a> is worth evaluating when the program&#8217;s goal is demonstrable readiness and reporting behavior. Current Cofense materials describe adaptive simulations, training built from threat information, and reporting intended to show changing competency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The product page also describes smishing, vishing, QR-code scenarios, and delivering simulations during active inbox use. Ask for the precise availability and licensing of each channel required by your workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: request a quote identifying training, reporting, services, and any separately purchased response capabilities. A reporting button and analyst-side investigation are different workflow responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: you want simulation outcomes to support a reporting-focused defense program. Compare Threatcop on the assessment-to-remediation steps your awareness team will own, rather than assuming either vendor automatically includes its entire portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Mimecast Engage: for awareness linked to behavioral risk signals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mimecast.com\/products\/mimecast-engage-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mimecast Engage<\/a> combines awareness activities with behavioral risk management. Its published capabilities include dynamic risk-based groups, targeted intervention, and AI-assisted simulation creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a relevant approach when your awareness program needs signals from the wider security environment. The extra context is useful only if your team can explain where the signals come from and how they change intervention decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: scope the appropriate Engage package and its dependencies. Ask which connectors, risk views, training functions, and reporting workflows are available in the specific proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: behavior signals and the wider Mimecast environment are important requirements. Compare it with Threatcop on program operations, targeting, and the effort required to produce a useful management report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Infosec IQ: for customizable training and reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infosecinstitute.com\/iq\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Infosec IQ<\/a> offers training and phishing subscriptions with different reporting and administration scopes. Its Standard and Enterprise descriptions make package selection important, especially for LMS integration and custom reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customer review:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/infosec-iq-2025-04-04-15-56-40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Team Lead in Information Technology, TrustRadius<\/a> listed \u201cFresh content regularly\u201d and \u201cAutomatic new hire training\u201d as pros. The medical-practice reviewer represented 201\u2013500 employees and published the vetted, incentivized review on April 14, 2025. They also described integration and administration friction; test your current identity and reporting workflows in the pilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: request a quote for the needed tier. Have the vendor demonstrate your desired exports and learner-group views; Infosec separately documents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infosecinstitute.com\/iq\/reporting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dashboard and learner reporting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: content customization and learning administration matter. Compare it with TLMS on the specific formats, assignment rules, and manager reporting your program needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. NINJIO PHISH3D: for emotional-susceptibility-based coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ninjio.com\/phish3d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NINJIO PHISH3D<\/a> takes a distinct comparison angle: identifying emotional triggers behind employee responses and using those profiles to inform coaching. It documents difficulty adjustment, AI-generated templates, and email and voice simulation scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an awareness manager, the useful test is whether a susceptibility profile leads to a clearer coaching decision. Ask the vendor to show the profile, the selected intervention, and the evidence available after follow-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: clarify which simulation, awareness, coaching, and reporting products are in the quote. NINJIO also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/ninjio.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">managed program services<\/a>, so compare the work your team retains under each service arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: coaching around social-engineering triggers is a priority. Compare that approach with Threatcop&#8217;s employee-risk-led assessment and learning path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. usecure uPhish: for standardized recurring campaigns and MSP delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usecure.io\/product\/uphish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">usecure uPhish<\/a> is a relevant option for MSPs and IT teams seeking recurring phishing tests, immediate training, and reusable program operations. It documents automated scheduling, templates, message injection, and performance visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">usecure&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/help.usecure.io\/en\/articles\/3210551-understanding-uphish-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">uPhish documentation<\/a> states that AutoPhish does not currently support attachment templates. Attachment-based tests therefore need a separate campaign check: ask which steps are automated and which your administrator must configure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: request the appropriate platform or partner proposal, including training scope and client administration where relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: repeatable campaign operations across users or clients matter. Compare Threatcop if multi-channel assessment is also a central requirement, with the channels demonstrated in the quoted configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Phished: for automated individual phishing practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phished.io\/faq\/about-phishing-simulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phished<\/a> describes automated selection of simulation content, timing, and difficulty for each employee, together with a learning moment after a simulated click. It is a useful comparator for managers trying to reduce recurring campaign planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask to see the exception-handling workflow: excluded users, sensitive scenarios, language requirements, and cases where the awareness manager wants to intervene. Automation is valuable when its controls are understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: Phished describes flexible user-based licensing, separate scope choices for simulations and Academy training, and possible minimum thresholds. Its pricing FAQ says a proof of concept is not standard, though exceptions may be available. <a href=\"https:\/\/phished.io\/faq\/about-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Commercial terms to review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: automated individual practice is the main buying requirement. Compare it with Threatcop on the level of control, follow-up training, and reporting needed by your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Adaptive Security: for AI impersonation and multi-channel scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaptivesecurity.com\/phishing-simulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Adaptive Security<\/a> documents email, SMS, voice, and deepfake scenarios, with personalization informed by public organizational information. Its Auto-Phish workflow and remediation features make it a relevant comparator for AI-era impersonation training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluate realism alongside governance. Ask what public information is used, how executive likenesses or voices are authorized, and which scenarios require approval before launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: obtain a quote covering the exact channels, customization, training, and administrator controls being demonstrated. Validate whether available scenarios reproduce the verification decisions employees face in your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: AI-generated impersonation is a central requirement. Compare it directly with Threatcop&#8217;s documented AI vishing and broader simulation offering; do not assume AI or multi-channel features are exclusive to either vendor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Microsoft Attack simulation training: for eligible Microsoft environments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/defender-office-365\/attack-simulation-training-get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft Attack simulation training<\/a> belongs on the shortlist when your organization already holds eligible Microsoft licensing. Microsoft&#8217;s documentation requires Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 or a qualifying E5 subscription for the full capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It supports safe attack scenarios and training assignments based on user actions. The same documentation notes reduced reporting for on-premises mailboxes, which is material for hybrid deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: verify actual user entitlements and any required licensing changes. Existing access can make the incremental license cost attractive, but administration and program ownership still consume staff time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: your immediate requirement fits the documented Microsoft environment. Compare Threatcop when the desired assessment and training program extends beyond what you can demonstrate with your existing entitlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. GoPhish: for technical teams operating their own email simulator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getgophish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GoPhish<\/a> is a free, open-source phishing framework with email templates, campaign scheduling, near-real-time results, exports, and a REST API. It provides a useful self-managed alternative for teams that want direct control of a simulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its value calculation depends on who will operate it. Assign responsibility for hosting, mail delivery, access control, maintenance, campaign content, and connecting results to employee education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: the software is free. Infrastructure and staff effort are separate costs; compare them with the complete service scope of a commercial platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: the technical team explicitly wants to own the operating model. Evaluate Threatcop when your awareness manager needs a vendor-supported assessment and learning workflow instead of assembling those responsibilities internally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Defendify: for lean IT teams wanting scheduled campaigns and spot training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defendify.com\/layered-security\/policies-training\/phishing-simulation-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Defendify&#8217;s phishing simulator<\/a> automates content selection, random delivery, reporting, and reminders. Employees who interact with a simulation receive point-of-failure video training. This is a relevant option when an IT generalist needs a recurring email-awareness program without selecting every lure manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: Defendify&#8217;s own roundup advertises its phishing and awareness package from $250\/month. Treat that as a starting package price; confirm the current employee allowance, included modules, term, and onboarding in a quote. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defendify.com\/blog\/phishing-simulation-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Published starting price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: low-touch email-program operations are your main requirement. Compare Threatcop when the scope also includes multiple simulation channels and individual risk-led learning; have both vendors demonstrate the channels in their offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. IRONSCALES: for teams combining email security and awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ironscales.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IRONSCALES<\/a> offers phishing simulation, security awareness training, and autonomous campaigns within its human-risk-management scope. It is worth considering when email-security operations and awareness training share an owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: compare the paid package or HRM add-on against the exact training scope. Its separate <a href=\"https:\/\/ironscales.com\/pricing\/starter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Starter plan<\/a> is free and Microsoft 365-only, with a published limit of four training campaigns per year. Confirm the campaign definition and current enrollment terms; the free tier is not equivalent to unlimited recurring testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: an integrated email-security workflow is a priority. Compare Threatcop TSAT&#8217;s documented unlimited simulation cycles and relevant channels against your proposed paid configuration, rather than comparing a free tier with a full commercial program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. PhishingBox: for configurable campaigns, LMS delivery, and client accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phishingbox.com\/platform\/phishing-simulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PhishingBox<\/a> connects templates, scheduled delivery, employee actions, and automated training moments. It supports department\/group targeting and partner workflows, making it relevant to awareness managers who want to configure campaigns and MSPs administering client programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing and checks: its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phishingbox.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pricing page<\/a> displays Standard, Professional, and Enterprise plans. Professional adds LMS and API capabilities; Enterprise lists callback phishing. The default annual example shows $825 for 50 Standard seats, or $16.50 per seat\/year. Recalculate for your actual headcount and package. The standard organizational license has an annual term even where monthly invoicing is offered; partner consumption pricing follows a different model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose it when: configurable simulation-to-learning workflows and account administration are central. Compare it with Threatcop on the channels, remediation rules, and reporting views your awareness manager will use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_phishing_simulation_prices_compare_on_the_same_basis\"><\/span>How do phishing simulation prices compare on the same basis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normalize the quote before comparing prices. A monthly seat equivalent on a three-year agreement, a product already licensed in a security suite, and free self-hosted software represent different commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Verified pricing position<\/th><th>What to normalize before comparing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Threatcop<\/td><td>Quote-based; product-specific request<\/td><td>TSAT\/TLMS scope, seats, channels, onboarding, support, and renewal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KnowBe4<\/td><td>251\u2013500-seat US list band: Foundation $1.80; Advanced $2.96 per seat\/month on a three-year term<\/td><td>Tier, full term, add-ons, and applicable taxes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hoxhunt<\/td><td>Per-employee quote by selected capabilities<\/td><td>Included training, channels, integrations, and service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infosec IQ<\/td><td>Named subscription tiers; request a matched quote<\/td><td>Custom reporting, LMS requirements, and administration scope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phished<\/td><td>User-based customized scope; minimums may apply<\/td><td>Simulations versus Academy, service scope, and pilot access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft<\/td><td>Eligible Plan 2 \/ E5 licensing required<\/td><td>Existing entitlements and incremental upgrade cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoPhish<\/td><td>Free open-source software<\/td><td>Hosting, maintenance, delivery, content, and training effort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other shortlisted suppliers<\/td><td>Obtain a current US quote for the selected scope<\/td><td>Match seats, capabilities, services, and contract term<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defendify<\/td><td>Advertised from $250\/month for its phishing\/awareness package<\/td><td>Employee allowance, included modules, current terms, and onboarding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IRONSCALES<\/td><td>Free M365-only Starter: four training campaigns\/year; paid HRM scope by quote<\/td><td>Annual campaign requirement and paid-package entitlements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhishingBox<\/td><td>Default 50-seat Standard example: $825\/year; annual license term<\/td><td>Seat volume, LMS\/API tier, callback tier, and organizational versus partner model<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional pricing sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defendify.com\/blog\/phishing-simulation-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Defendify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ironscales.com\/pricing\/starter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IRONSCALES Starter<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phishingbox.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PhishingBox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/pricing\">Threatcop<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knowbe4.com\/products\/security-awareness-training\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KnowBe4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hoxhunt.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hoxhunt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infosecinstitute.com\/iq\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Infosec IQ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phished.io\/faq\/about-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phished<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/defender-office-365\/attack-simulation-training-get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft licensing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/getgophish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GoPhish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 500 users, KnowBe4&#8217;s published monthly-equivalent list rates produce $10,800 per year for Foundation or $17,760 per year for Advanced. The corresponding three-year base totals are $32,400 and $53,280, before taxes or add-ons. These are calculations from a listed term, not negotiated quotes or a claim about billing cadence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For every supplier, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annual operating cost = annualized license + paid onboarding\/services + infrastructure + internal administration hours \u00d7 loaded hourly cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For illustration only, 8 administration hours per month at $60\/hour add $5,760 annually; 3 hours add $2,160. The $3,600 difference is an evaluation scenario, not a measured saving from any vendor. Record actual time in a pilot before assigning an automation benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_verified_customer_reviews_reveal_about_the_shortlist\"><\/span>What do verified customer reviews reveal about the shortlist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviews are useful for identifying workflows to test. They do not establish that every customer has the same experience, or that a historical complaint describes the current release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Product and linked reviewer<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Review date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Exact review excerpt and context<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pilot question it suggests<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Threatcop: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\/reviews#threatcop-security-awareness-training-review-12942960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Akshat V. \u2014 Cyber security engineer, G2<\/a>; 50 or fewer employees<\/td><td>June 10, 2026<\/td><td>\u201cinteractive and hands-on training\u201d<\/td><td>Can our staff understand the scenario and the resulting feedback?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Threatcop: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\/reviews#threatcop-security-awareness-training-review-12942213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">raktim p. \u2014 Admin, G2<\/a>; 51\u20131,000 employees<\/td><td>June 10, 2026<\/td><td>\u201cample amount of real life examples\u201d<\/td><td>Can we adapt content to our roles and workflows?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KnowBe4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/knowbe4-security-awareness-training-2026-04-29-08-51-52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Manager in Information Technology, TrustRadius<\/a>; 51\u2013200 employees<\/td><td>April 30, 2026<\/td><td>Pro: \u201cAutomated training\u201d; requested improvement: \u201cEasier to change phishing campaigns, once created\u201d<\/td><td>Can we change an active program and manage our directory structure?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hoxhunt: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/hoxhunt-2024-09-24-09-54-09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Engineer in Information Technology, TrustRadius<\/a>; 51\u2013200 employees<\/td><td>October 2, 2024<\/td><td>\u201cEasy to use to report button for Microsoft Outlook application\u201d<\/td><td>Does reporting work in our supported mail clients?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hoxhunt: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/hoxhunt-2024-10-28-09-51-47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Employee in Legal, TrustRadius<\/a>; 201\u2013500 employees<\/td><td>November 1, 2024<\/td><td>\u201cCreates a more open discussion\u201d; also described absence-related scoring friction<\/td><td>How are leave, exclusions, and missed exercises handled?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infosec IQ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/infosec-iq-2025-04-04-15-56-40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User \u2014 Team Lead in Information Technology, TrustRadius<\/a>; 201\u2013500 employees<\/td><td>April 14, 2025<\/td><td>\u201cFresh content regularly\u201d; \u201cAutomatic new hire training\u201d; also described integration and admin friction<\/td><td>Can we complete our actual onboarding and reporting tasks?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\/reviews#threatcop-security-awareness-training-review-12942960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Threatcop engineer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\/reviews#threatcop-security-awareness-training-review-12942213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Threatcop administrator<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/knowbe4-security-awareness-training-2026-04-29-08-51-52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KnowBe4 manager<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/hoxhunt-2024-09-24-09-54-09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hoxhunt engineer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/hoxhunt-2024-10-28-09-51-47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hoxhunt employee<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustradius.com\/reviews\/infosec-iq-2025-04-04-15-56-40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Infosec IQ lead<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KnowBe4, Hoxhunt legal-employee, and Infosec IQ reviews are marked incentivized. The Threatcop administrator review is labeled organic; the engineer review is a G2 invitation without a G2 incentive. Geography was not established consistently, so these are workflow examples rather than a representative US sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threatcop TSAT customer rating: 4.8\/5 from 14 reviews on G2, checked October 21, 2026. This is TSAT&#8217;s product rating, separate from the seller rating and other Threatcop products. It is a small sample containing older reviews, so use it alongside recent role-specific experiences and your own evaluation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TSAT review profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_reporting_metrics_matter_beyond_phishing_click_rate\"><\/span>Which reporting metrics matter beyond phishing click rate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a platform that lets your manager explain what changed and what should happen next. Threatcop&#8217;s guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/phishing-test-for-employees\/\">phishing tests for employees<\/a> provides context for planning a program; compare vendors using your own delivery and reporting definitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the shortlisted vendors to export six measures for the same campaign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivery coverage: employees reached divided by intended recipients, with failures identified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report rate: users who correctly reported the simulation divided by delivered recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time to report: elapsed time from delivery to the reporting action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risky-action rate: clicks, attachment interactions, or simulated submissions, separately defined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up completion: assigned learners completing the relevant intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat behavior: changes across comparable scenarios for the same cohort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lower click rate is harder to interpret if the second campaign was easier, fewer employees received it, or security scanners generated interactions. Ask how each platform distinguishes automated activity and shows exclusions. Treat a simulation as a safe training exercise; it should not require collecting employees&#8217; real passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check scanner false positives before assigning remedial training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send the same safe test through representative mailboxes and inspect the event timestamps with your email administrator. Microsoft documents that email-security tools, endpoint software, and SOAR workflows can create apparent clicks or compromise events by inspecting simulation messages. Its FAQ also notes that messages reported using non-Microsoft tools are not captured in Microsoft attack-simulation reports. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/defender-office-365\/attack-simulation-training-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft deployment FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before rollout, confirm which reporting button your employees will use, how automated interactions are identified, and how an incorrect training assignment is corrected. Agree any simulation-specific delivery configuration with the security team; keep the exception limited to the approved test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_test_the_final_shortlist_before_buying\"><\/span>How should you test the final shortlist before buying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a small, approved pilot with representative roles and mail clients. Assign an owner to each step and collect the same evidence from every finalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pilot step<\/th><th>Owner<\/th><th>Evidence to collect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Agree scope and safe scenarios<\/td><td>Awareness manager with security and relevant internal stakeholders<\/td><td>Authorized audience, exclusions, data handling, and communications plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Validate delivery and reporting<\/td><td>Email administrator<\/td><td>Correct delivery, reporting behavior, and permissions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Run a role-relevant simulation<\/td><td>Awareness manager<\/td><td>Scenario controls and time spent creating the campaign<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Follow one learner through remediation<\/td><td>Awareness manager or training owner<\/td><td>Assignment, reminder, completion, and later assessment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build the management report<\/td><td>Awareness manager with security lead<\/td><td>Cohort trends, denominators, exceptions, and export effort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compare the written commercial scope<\/td><td>Procurement and program owner<\/td><td>Included modules, seats, term, services, and renewal basis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat the same tasks across your finalists and record the administrator&#8217;s time. Confirm that the workflow demonstrated is available in the quoted configuration, including any required content, connectors, and service hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a weighted scorecard to choose between finalists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Score each finalist from 0 to 5 on the same tasks: 0 means the requirement was not demonstrated, 3 means it works with acceptable manual effort, and 5 means it works in your environment with the controls and reporting you need. These are suggested procurement weights, not published vendor performance scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Criterion<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><th>Evidence required<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Delivery and result accuracy<\/td><td>20%<\/td><td>Representative mailboxes; distinguish user actions from scanner activity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Role-relevant attack coverage<\/td><td>20%<\/td><td>Live scenarios for the channels and roles in your program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remediation workflow<\/td><td>15%<\/td><td>Assignment, reminder, completion, and retest shown end to end<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administrator workload<\/td><td>15%<\/td><td>Timed roster update, campaign creation, exceptions, and reporting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reporting and exports<\/td><td>10%<\/td><td>Individual\/cohort trends with clear denominators and usable exports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Training fit<\/td><td>10%<\/td><td>Sample lessons in required languages and formats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total cost and service<\/td><td>10%<\/td><td>Matched written scope, term, onboarding, support, and renewal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weighted score out of 100 = sum of each criterion&#8217;s weight \u00d7 its score \u00f7 5. For example, 4\/5 on a 20% criterion earns 16 points. A high total should not override a failed requirement for safe delivery, access control, or handling employee data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Threatcop, make the assessment-to-learning chain the deciding demonstration: launch a role-specific TSAT scenario, inspect the employee risk view, assign the relevant TLMS learning, and produce the manager&#8217;s report. The scorecard makes that value visible without assuming that every AI-branded tool saves the same amount of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should Threatcop lead your shortlist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with Threatcop when your awareness program needs to connect assessment, individual risk visibility, and targeted learning. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/people-security-management\">People Security Management approach<\/a> provides the wider framework; this comparison focuses on TSAT and TLMS because they match the simulation-and-training buying decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the team to demonstrate a finance-specific scenario, the resulting employee view, the follow-up learning assignment, and a department report. Include <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/vishing-attack-simulation-threatcop\/\">AI vishing simulation<\/a> if voice impersonation is a requirement. Request the same exercise from competing vendors, along with a matched written quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/us\/book-a-demo\">Book a Threatcop demo<\/a> to evaluate the workflow against your audience, channels, reporting needs, and available administration time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sp-easy-accordion-block sp-eab-regular-accordion alignwide\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-wrapper sp-eab-vertical-accordion sp-eab-3f333e7ba072\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion sp-eab-mode-vertical sp-eab-vertical-one sp-d-flex' data-accordion-settings=\"{&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;vertical&quot;,&quot;activeEvent&quot;:&quot;click&quot;,&quot;defaultAccordionOpen&quot;:&quot;first-item&quot;,&quot;selectedItemOpen&quot;:0,&quot;openMultiItemAtaTime&quot;:false,&quot;scrollToTopOnLoad&quot;:false,&quot;scrollToTopOnClick&quot;:false,&quot;accordionItemToUrl&quot;:false,&quot;animationEffect&quot;:false,&quot;applyAccessibility&quot;:true}\">\n        \t    \t\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-49b2fd9ccca7\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-7ba072\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-7ba072'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the best phishing simulation tool for a security awareness manager?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-7ba072'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threatcop TSAT + TLMS is a strong starting point when you need multi-channel assessment connected to targeted learning. Hoxhunt and Phished merit comparison for adaptive practice; Microsoft merits evaluation where qualifying licensing already exists. Select against demonstrated requirements rather than a universal ranking.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-7ed2adf89a45\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-7ba072\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-7ba072'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich phishing simulation tools publish prices?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-7ba072'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KnowBe4 publishes US list rates by seat band and term. GoPhish is free open-source software. Several commercial vendors use scoped quotes, while Microsoft&#8217;s cost depends on applicable licensing and existing entitlements. Compare total operating cost and contract scope before deciding which is cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-360e939e0af0\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-7ba072\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-7ba072'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIs an existing Microsoft license enough to run phishing simulations?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-7ba072'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the exact subscription and user entitlements. Microsoft&#8217;s documentation specifies Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 or qualifying E5 licensing for Attack simulation training. Having some Microsoft 365 services does not automatically establish access to the full feature set.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-ef55a0fcf3ed\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-7ba072\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-7ba072'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo all phishing simulation tools support voice, SMS, and deepfakes?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-7ba072'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Check channel-specific scenarios in the proposed package. An email containing a QR code, an SMS sent to a phone, a callback exercise, and a live voice conversation test different actions. Ask each finalist to demonstrate the channels your workforce needs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-d0ffd8f34aae\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-7ba072\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-7ba072'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow should we compare reviews of phishing simulation software?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-7ba072'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prioritize the same administrator role, workforce size, deployment environment, and workflow. Check the review date, incentive label, product version, and original source. A 2024 end-user review may suggest a pilot question, but it cannot prove a 2026 administrator limitation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tid =\"sp-eab-item-c6cc0632b214\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sp-eab-accordion-item eab-item-7ba072\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-eab-accordion-item-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class='sp-eab-accordion-heading sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-heading-7ba072'\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center eab-icon-position-end'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-start sp-d-flex sp-justify-left sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-title-subtitle-wrapper sp-d-flex'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-wrapper sp-d-flex sp-align-center'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-title-text'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShould we choose a free simulator or a commercial awareness platform?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-accordion-header-end eab-icon-animated'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='sp-eab-expand-collapse-icon sp-d-block'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-expand-icon eab-icon-angle-down-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class='sp-eab-collapse-icon eab-icon-angle-up-solid'><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- accordion body -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content eab-content-7ba072'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-content-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='sp-eab-accordion-body'>\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the operating model your team can support. A free simulator can fit technical teams that own hosting, maintenance, content, and follow-up education. A commercial platform is worth evaluating when the awareness manager needs those activities connected through vendor-supported workflows. Price both on the same annual operating-cost basis.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare 16 phishing simulation tools for awareness managers: pricing, automation, and reporting, with a clear shortlist of platforms to evaluate first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":15823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity-awareness"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>16 Best Phishing Simulation Tools for Awareness Managers<\/title>\n<meta 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