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Keepnet Phishing Simulator vs KnowBe4
Keepnet Phishing Simulator leads on 0 checks, KnowBe4 on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreKeepnet Phishing Simulator · 9.1/10
- Most featuresKeepnet Phishing Simulator · 6 of 6
Keepnet Phishing Simulator scores higher on our rubric for phishing simulation software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Keepnet Phishing Simulator is the better fit for advanced multichannel risk simulation. KnowBe4 is the better fit for priced, established awareness programs.
- Keepnet Phishing Simulator fits best
Advanced multichannel risk simulation
- KnowBe4 fits best
Priced, established awareness programs
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Side by side
| Feature | Keepnet Phishing Simulator 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | KnowBe4 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Phishing Simulation Software | #4 in Phishing Simulation Software |
| Best for | Advanced multichannel risk simulation | Priced, established awareness programs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $2.40/seat/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Keepnet Phishing Simulator 6/6 · KnowBe4 1/6 | ||
| Campaign automation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Landing page builder | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Risk scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training content | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| SIEM export | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Simulation channels | Multichannel | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Keepnet Phishing Simulator is a phishing-awareness and human-risk platform for security teams, SMEs, enterprises, and managed security providers. It covers more than email by supporting simulated SMS, voice, QR, callback, and deepfake… Read the review → |
KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a cloud platform for organizations that want employees to identify and respond to phishing and other social-engineering threats. It combines simulated phishing campaigns, security awareness courses,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Keepnet Phishing Simulator — where it wins
- Simulates email, SMS, voice, QR, callback, and deepfake attacks
- Combines risk scoring, reporting, training, and campaign automation
- Supports SIEM, SOAR, REST API, and major workplace integrations
Where it doesn't
- Standalone pricing requires a sales conversation
- Its broad feature set may exceed simple email-only needs
- No desktop or mobile app is listed; access is web and API
KnowBe4 — where it wins
- Unlimited phishing security tests in both paid plans
- Automated training campaigns with remedial enrollment
- Integrations, SSO, APIs, webhooks, and mobile learning
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Advanced risk scoring starts with the higher-priced tier
- Monthly seat pricing is listed for a 3-year term
- Keepnet Phishing Simulator9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad phishing simulator for teams that need email, mobile, voice, QR, and deepfake scenarios.
Visit KeepnetFull verdict → - KnowBe49.0/10 · Paid
KnowBe4 combines phishing simulations, training, reporting, and risk scoring in two paid tiers.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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