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Head-to-head · Security Awareness Training Software

Keepnet Labs vs SANS Security Awareness

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Keepnet Labs #4 in Security Awareness Training Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Keepnet Labs
SANS Security Awareness #6 in Security Awareness Training Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit SANS

Keepnet Labs leads on 0 checks, SANS Security Awareness on 0, and 6 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 scoreKeepnet Labs · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresKeepnet Labs · 5 of 5

Keepnet Labs scores higher on our rubric for security awareness training software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Keepnet Labs is the better fit for low-cost programs with deep security integrations. SANS Security Awareness is the better fit for large organizations prioritizing content depth.

  • Keepnet Labs fits best

    Low-cost programs with deep security integrations

  • SANS Security Awareness fits best

    Large organizations prioritizing content depth

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Side by side

Feature Keepnet Labs 9.1/10 Visit ↗ SANS Security Awareness 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #4 in Security Awareness Training Software #6 in Security Awareness Training Software
Best for Low-cost programs with deep security integrations Large organizations prioritizing content depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $1.80/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 50+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Keepnet Labs 5/5 · SANS Security Awareness 3/5
Phishing simulations ✓ ✓
Phish reporting button ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated training ✓ ✓
Risk scoring ✓ ✓
SSO support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Course languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Simulates email, voice, SMS, QR, callback, MFA, and deepfake threats
  • Connects with identity, email, SIEM, SOAR, and threat-detection tools
  • Combines automated training, risk scoring, analytics, and executive reporting
  • More than 50 modules across six security awareness tracks
  • Phishing simulations, remedial courses, and human-risk metrics
  • Hosted Litmos or SCORM deployment on an organization’s LMS
Cons
  • No permanent free software plan
  • Pricing varies by user-count band and contract term
  • Advanced capabilities cost more across four paid plan tiers
  • Requires contacting sales rather than offering a published standard price
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • The broad program may exceed the needs of smaller teams
Our verdict

Keepnet Labs is a cloud-based security awareness and human-risk management platform for organizations, security teams, and managed service providers. It combines a training library with microlearning, courses, quizzes, learning paths,…

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SANS Security Awareness is a structured training and human-risk measurement platform for organizations building or maturing security awareness programs. Its content covers phishing, social engineering, data handling, malware, mobile…

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  1. Keepnet LabsSecurity Awareness Training Software 9.1Paid
  2. SANS Security AwarenessSecurity Awareness Training Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Keepnet Labs — where it wins

    • Simulates email, voice, SMS, QR, callback, MFA, and deepfake threats
    • Connects with identity, email, SIEM, SOAR, and threat-detection tools
    • Combines automated training, risk scoring, analytics, and executive reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free software plan
    • Pricing varies by user-count band and contract term
    • Advanced capabilities cost more across four paid plan tiers

  • SANS Security Awareness — where it wins

    • More than 50 modules across six security awareness tracks
    • Phishing simulations, remedial courses, and human-risk metrics
    • Hosted Litmos or SCORM deployment on an organization’s LMS

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires contacting sales rather than offering a published standard price
    • No permanent free plan is available
    • The broad program may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Keepnet Labs9.1/10 · Paid

    A broad, low-cost security awareness platform with phishing and SOC integrations.

    Visit Keepnet LabsFull verdict →
  • SANS Security Awareness8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep, flexible security awareness suite for large organizations with structured programs.

    Visit SANSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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