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Head-to-head · Cybersecurity Training Platforms

Hoxhunt vs Adaptive Security

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Hoxhunt #2 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Hoxhunt
Adaptive Security #4 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

Hoxhunt leads on 0 checks, Adaptive Security on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHoxhunt · 8.2/10
  • Most featuresAdaptive Security · 5 of 5

Hoxhunt scores higher on our rubric for cybersecurity training platforms: 8.2 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Adaptive Security offers awareness content; Hoxhunt doesn't publish it. Adaptive Security offers automated campaigns; Hoxhunt doesn't publish it. Adaptive Security offers risk scoring; Hoxhunt doesn't publish it. Adaptive Security offers sso support; Hoxhunt doesn't publish it.

Hoxhunt is the better fit for global organizations needing broad language support. Adaptive Security is the better fit for teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations.

  • Hoxhunt fits best

    Global organizations needing broad language support

  • Adaptive Security fits best

    Teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations

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Side by side

Feature Hoxhunt 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Adaptive Security 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.4
Ranking #2 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms #4 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms
Best for Global organizations needing broad language support Teams wanting advanced AI-driven simulations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001
Integrations 8 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hoxhunt 1/5 · Adaptive Security 5/5
Phishing simulations ✓ ✓
Awareness content Not published ✓ (best)
Automated campaigns Not published ✓ (best)
Risk scoring Not published ✓ (best)
SSO support Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Content languages Not published Not published
Training formats Not published Mixed
Our review
Pros
  • Simulates threats across email, SMS, phone calls, and Teams
  • Supports Outlook and Gmail reporting with SSO and SCIM
  • Training and reporting support spans 40+ languages
  • Simulates phishing, SMS, voice, and deepfake attacks
  • Scores risk at person, team, and department levels
  • Connects with major identity and HR systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales quote based on employee count and capabilities
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller programs
  • Custom and AI-generated content may require administrative oversight
  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Web-only delivery may not suit every training environment
  • Advanced simulation breadth may exceed basic training needs
Our verdict

Hoxhunt is a cloud-based security awareness and human risk management platform for organizations. It combines adaptive phishing simulations, automated security awareness training, suspicious-message reporting, behavioral insights, and…

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Adaptive Security is a web-based security awareness training platform from TeamGuard AI Inc. It is designed for small businesses, mid-market organizations, enterprises, and regulated industries that need to prepare employees for phishing…

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  1. HoxhuntCybersecurity Training Platforms 8.2Pricing on request
  2. Adaptive SecurityCybersecurity Training Platforms 7.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hoxhunt — where it wins

    • Simulates threats across email, SMS, phone calls, and Teams
    • Supports Outlook and Gmail reporting with SSO and SCIM
    • Training and reporting support spans 40+ languages

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote based on employee count and capabilities
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller programs
    • Custom and AI-generated content may require administrative oversight

  • Adaptive Security — where it wins

    • Simulates phishing, SMS, voice, and deepfake attacks
    • Scores risk at person, team, and department levels
    • Connects with major identity and HR systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Web-only delivery may not suit every training environment
    • Advanced simulation breadth may exceed basic training needs
  • Hoxhunt8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad, multilingual platform for phishing simulations, reporting, and adaptive training.

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  • Adaptive Security7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A strong fit for teams needing simulations across email, SMS, voice, and deepfakes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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