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Head-to-head · Cybersecurity Training Platforms

KnowBe4 vs SoSafe

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score KnowBe4 #3 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 7.9/10 From $2.40/user/mo ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit KnowBe4
SoSafe #5 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SoSafe

KnowBe4 leads on 1 check, SoSafe on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKnowBe4 · 7.9/10
  • Most featuresKnowBe4 · 2 of 5

KnowBe4 scores higher on our rubric for cybersecurity training platforms: 7.9 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

KnowBe4 offers phishing simulations; SoSafe doesn't publish it.

KnowBe4 is the better fit for mature teams seeking a core training platform. SoSafe is the better fit for organizations needing broad business integrations.

  • KnowBe4 fits best

    Mature teams seeking a core training platform

  • SoSafe fits best

    Organizations needing broad business integrations

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Side by side

Feature KnowBe4 7.9/10 Visit ↗ SoSafe 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 6.9
Ranking #3 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms #5 in Cybersecurity Training Platforms
Best for Mature teams seeking a core training platform Organizations needing broad business integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $2.4/user/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KnowBe4 2/5 · SoSafe 1/5
Phishing simulations ✓ (best) Not published
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
  • Email, SMS, and interactive voice phishing scenarios
  • Risk scores, behavioural analytics, and adaptive campaign automation
  • Broad HR, collaboration, identity, and LMS integrations
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Advanced risk scoring requires the SAT Advanced plan
  • Pricing may vary by region and term
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by amount or billing period
  • The most advanced simulation and personalisation features require Advanced
  • No free plan is available
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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SoSafe is a security awareness and human-risk management platform for organisations. It combines security awareness training, phishing simulations, threat reporting, behavioural analytics, targeted interventions, and programme reporting.…

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  1. KnowBe4Cybersecurity Training Platforms 7.9From $2.40/user/mo
  2. SoSafeCybersecurity Training Platforms 6.9Pricing on request

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

  • SoSafe — where it wins

    • Email, SMS, and interactive voice phishing scenarios
    • Risk scores, behavioural analytics, and adaptive campaign automation
    • Broad HR, collaboration, identity, and LMS integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by amount or billing period
    • The most advanced simulation and personalisation features require Advanced
    • No free plan is available
  • KnowBe47.9/10 · From $2.40/user/mo

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

    Visit KnowBe4Full verdict →
  • SoSafe6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad human-risk platform with multichannel simulations, analytics, automation, and business integrations.

    Visit SoSafeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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