Head-to-head · Ethics And Compliance LMS
EasyLlama vs KnowBe4
EasyLlama leads on 0 checks, KnowBe4 on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasyLlama · 8.5/10
- Most featuresEasyLlama · 1 of 6
EasyLlama scores higher on our rubric for ethics and compliance lms: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
EasyLlama is the better fit for teams seeking vetted courses and automated compliance. KnowBe4 is the better fit for organizations focused on security and phishing compliance.
- EasyLlama fits best
Teams seeking vetted courses and automated compliance
- KnowBe4 fits best
Organizations focused on security and phishing compliance
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Side by side
| Feature | EasyLlama 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | KnowBe4 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in Ethics And Compliance LMS | #6 in Ethics And Compliance LMS |
| Best for | Teams seeking vetted courses and automated compliance | Organizations focused on security and phishing compliance |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $59.95/user/yr | $2.40/seat/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features EasyLlama 1/6 · KnowBe4 0/6 | ||
| Compliance course library | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Policy acknowledgements | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automated assignments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Completion reporting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SCORM support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Anonymous reporting channel | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | EasyLlama is a cloud-based compliance and security training platform for HR, legal, compliance, and IT teams. Its library includes legally vetted courses, while assignment workflows, reminders, recertifications, policy acknowledgments, and… Read the review → |
KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a cloud platform for organizations that want employees to recognize phishing and other social-engineering threats. It combines simulated phishing campaigns, security awareness and compliance courses,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EasyLlama — where it wins
- 500+ legally vetted courses with automated assignments and recertifications
- 50+ HRIS and payroll integrations, including Workday and BambooHR
- Audit-ready reporting, policy acknowledgments, and completion certificates
Where it doesn't
- No free plan or free trial
- Annual plans require a minimum purchase of 10 courses or 10 users
- Available platform is web only
KnowBe4 — where it wins
- Automates training campaigns and remedial enrollment.
- Runs simulated phishing campaigns and includes a Phish Alert Button.
- Connects with Microsoft 365, Gmail, Okta, and other security tools.
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on security awareness rather than broad ethics and compliance training.
- No free plan; SAT Foundation starts at $2.40 per seat per month.
- Published monthly per-seat pricing is for a 3-year term and may vary by region.
- EasyLlama8.5/10 · Paid
Vetted courses, automated compliance workflows, and HRIS integrations, with annual paid plans.
Visit EasyLlamaFull verdict → - KnowBe48.4/10 · Paid
A focused security-awareness LMS with automated training, phishing tests, and risk scoring.
Visit KnowBe4Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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