Head-to-head · Security Awareness Training Software
KnowBe4 vs MetaCompliance
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 → |
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… 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
- 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.
Visit KnowBe4Full verdict → - 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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