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Head-to-head · Security Awareness Training Software

KnowBe4 vs MetaCompliance

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score KnowBe4 #1 in Security Awareness Training Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit KnowBe4

KnowBe4 leads on 0 checks, MetaCompliance 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 scoreKnowBe4 · 9.4/10

KnowBe4 scores higher on our rubric for security awareness training software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

KnowBe4 is the better fit for broad enterprise awareness programs. MetaCompliance is the better fit for enterprise awareness plus policy management.

  • KnowBe4 fits best

    Broad enterprise awareness programs

  • MetaCompliance fits best

    Enterprise awareness plus policy management

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Side by side

Feature KnowBe4 9.4/10 Visit ↗ MetaCompliance 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Security Awareness Training Software #5 in Security Awareness Training Software
Best for Broad enterprise awareness programs Enterprise awareness plus policy management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.40/seat/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Docs Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML ISO 27001
Integrations 8 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KnowBe4 5/5 · MetaCompliance 5/5
Phishing simulations ✓ ✓
Phish reporting button ✓ ✓
Automated training ✓ ✓
Risk scoring ✓ ✓
SSO support ✓ ✓
Specs
Course languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited phishing tests and automated training campaigns
  • Risk scores for users, groups, and organizations
  • Microsoft 365, Google, Okta, and Proofpoint integrations
  • Role-, team-, region-, and group-targeted automated training
  • Phishing simulations with reporting workflows and point-of-need learning
  • Policy management, risk scoring, analytics, and audit-ready dashboards
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Advanced risk scoring requires SAT Advanced
  • Pricing may vary by region and is listed for a 3-year term
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad platform scope may exceed narrow training needs
  • Advanced workflows require integration and configuration planning
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…

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MetaCompliance is a security awareness and human risk management platform for mid-market and enterprise organisations. It brings together automated role-based training, simulated phishing campaigns, point-of-need learning, employee and…

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  1. KnowBe4Security Awareness Training Software 9.4Paid
  2. MetaComplianceSecurity Awareness Training Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • KnowBe4 — where it wins

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

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Advanced risk scoring requires SAT Advanced
    • Pricing may vary by region and is listed for a 3-year term
  • MetaCompliance — where it wins

    • Role-, team-, region-, and group-targeted automated training
    • Phishing simulations with reporting workflows and point-of-need learning
    • Policy management, risk scoring, analytics, and audit-ready dashboards

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Broad platform scope may exceed narrow training needs
    • Advanced workflows require integration and configuration planning
  • KnowBe49.4/10 · Paid

    A broad security awareness platform with phishing tests, automated training, and risk scoring.

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  • MetaCompliance9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad enterprise platform combining awareness training, phishing simulations, policies, and risk scoring.

    Visit MetaComplianceFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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