Head-to-head · Phishing Simulation Software
KnowBe4 vs Proofpoint Security Awareness Training
KnowBe4 leads on 0 checks, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 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 · 9.0/10
- Most featuresProofpoint Security Awareness Training · 5 of 6
KnowBe4 scores higher on our rubric for phishing simulation software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
KnowBe4 is the better fit for priced, established awareness programs. Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is the better fit for enterprise programs with strong risk analytics.
- KnowBe4 fits best
Priced, established awareness programs
- Proofpoint Security Awareness Training fits best
Enterprise programs with strong risk analytics
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Side by side
| Feature | KnowBe4 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Phishing Simulation Software | #5 in Phishing Simulation Software |
| Best for | Priced, established awareness programs | Enterprise programs with strong risk analytics |
| 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 | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML | ISO 27001 |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features KnowBe4 1/6 · Proofpoint Security Awareness Training 5/6 | ||
| Campaign automation | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Landing page builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Risk scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training content | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| SIEM export | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Simulation channels | Not checked yet | Multichannel |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is a web-based platform for organizations that need to measure and reduce employee exposure to phishing and related threats. It supports phishing simulations, SMS and SMShing campaigns, USB… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Proofpoint Security Awareness Training — where it wins
- Covers phishing, SMS, SMShing and USB simulation channels
- Ranks risky users and top clickers with People Risk Explorer
- Connects with Proofpoint, Microsoft, LMS, SIEM and reporting workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- The product is available through the web
- Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller program needs
- KnowBe49.0/10 · Paid
KnowBe4 combines phishing simulations, training, reporting, and risk scoring in two paid tiers.
Visit KnowBe4Full verdict → - Proofpoint Security Awareness Training8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A multichannel awareness platform for organizations that need detailed people-risk analytics.
Visit ProofpointFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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