KnowBe4 vs Living Security

KnowBe47.9Visit Living Security6.7Visit

Higher score KnowBe4 #3 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 7.9/10 From $2.40/user/mo ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit KnowBe4

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Living Security #7 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 6.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Try Living Security

• KnowBe4 fits best

  Mature teams seeking a core training platform

• Living Security fits best

  Teams prioritizing human-risk measurement

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Side by side

Feature	KnowBe4 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Living Security 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	6.7
Ranking	#3 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms	#7 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms
Best for	Mature teams seeking a core training platform	Teams prioritizing human-risk measurement
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$2.4/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML	HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	8 integrations	160+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KnowBe4 2/5 · Living Security 2/5
Phishing simulations	✓	✓
Awareness content	Not published	Not published
Automated campaigns	Not published	Not published
Risk scoring	✓	✓
SSO support	Not published	Not published
Specs
Content languages	Not published	Not published
Training formats	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Unlimited phishing tests and automated training campaigns Risk scores for users, groups, and organizations Integrations with Microsoft 365, Google, Okta, and Proofpoint	Role- and risk-based training with adaptive campaigns Human Risk Index, risk-factor, compliance, and executive reporting Broad identity, HR, collaboration, and security integrations
Cons	No free plan Advanced risk scoring requires the SAT Advanced plan Pricing may vary by region and term	Pricing requires contacting the sales team Phishing simulations are an add-on to the Train package Automated orchestration and risk-based access controls require Adapt
Our verdict	KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a cloud platform for organizations that train employees to identify and respond to phishing and other social-engineering threats. It combines simulated phishing campaigns, security awareness and… Read the review →	Living Security is a cybersecurity training and human risk management platform for organizations that want to measure workforce behavior and tailor security awareness programs. It combines role- and risk-based training, adaptive campaigns,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• KnowBe4 — where it wins

  • Unlimited phishing tests and automated training campaigns
  • Risk scores for users, groups, and organizations
  • Integrations with Microsoft 365, Google, Okta, and Proofpoint

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Advanced risk scoring requires the SAT Advanced plan
  • Pricing may vary by region and term

• Living Security — where it wins

  • Role- and risk-based training with adaptive campaigns
  • Human Risk Index, risk-factor, compliance, and executive reporting
  • Broad identity, HR, collaboration, and security integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting the sales team
  • Phishing simulations are an add-on to the Train package
  • Automated orchestration and risk-based access controls require Adapt

• KnowBe47.9/10 · From $2.40/user/mo

  A broad security awareness platform for phishing practice, training, and risk measurement.

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• Living Security6.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A risk-focused training platform for measuring and reducing human-led security risk.

  Try Living SecurityFull verdict →