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Head-to-head · Ethics And Compliance LMS

LRN Catalyst vs KnowBe4

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score LRN Catalyst #1 in Ethics And Compliance LMS 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit LRN Catalyst
KnowBe4 #6 in Ethics And Compliance LMS 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit KnowBe4

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLRN Catalyst · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresLRN Catalyst · 1 of 6

LRN Catalyst scores higher on our rubric for ethics and compliance lms: 8.9 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

LRN Catalyst is the better fit for organizations seeking dedicated ethics and compliance. KnowBe4 is the better fit for organizations focused on security and phishing compliance.

  • LRN Catalyst fits best

    Organizations seeking dedicated ethics and compliance

  • KnowBe4 fits best

    Organizations focused on security and phishing compliance

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Side by side

Feature LRN Catalyst 8.9/10 Visit ↗ KnowBe4 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.4
Ranking #1 in Ethics And Compliance LMS #6 in Ethics And Compliance LMS
Best for Organizations seeking dedicated ethics and compliance Organizations focused on security and phishing compliance
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $2.40/seat/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML
Integrations 20 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LRN Catalyst 1/6 · KnowBe4 0/6
Compliance course library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Policy acknowledgements Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated assignments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Completion reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
SCORM support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Anonymous reporting channel Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 200+ E&C courses and 500+ learning assets, with customization options
  • Automates enrollment, assignments, reminders, and rule-based campaigns
  • Tracks completion, disclosures, certifications, and attestations
  • Automates training campaigns and remedial enrollment.
  • Runs simulated phishing campaigns and includes a Phish Alert Button.
  • Connects with Microsoft 365, Gmail, Okta, and other security tools.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, not a general-purpose LMS pitch
  • Feature depth centers on ethics and compliance rather than broad learning needs
  • Focuses on security awareness rather than broad ethics and compliance training.
  • No free plan; SAT Foundation starts at $2.40 per seat per month.
  • Published monthly per-seat pricing is for a 3-year term and may vary by region.
Our verdict

LRN Catalyst is a modular ethics and compliance learning platform for mid-market and enterprise organizations. Compliance teams can use it to deliver self-paced training, customize courses, automate assignments, and track disclosures and…

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KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training is a cloud platform for organizations that want employees to recognize phishing and other social-engineering threats. It combines simulated phishing campaigns, security awareness and compliance courses,…

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  1. LRN CatalystEthics And Compliance LMS 8.9Pricing on request
  2. KnowBe4Ethics And Compliance LMS 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LRN Catalyst — where it wins

    • 200+ E&C courses and 500+ learning assets, with customization options
    • Automates enrollment, assignments, reminders, and rule-based campaigns
    • Tracks completion, disclosures, certifications, and attestations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations, not a general-purpose LMS pitch
    • Feature depth centers on ethics and compliance rather than broad learning needs

  • KnowBe4 — where it wins

    • Automates training campaigns and remedial enrollment.
    • Runs simulated phishing campaigns and includes a Phish Alert Button.
    • Connects with Microsoft 365, Gmail, Okta, and other security tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses on security awareness rather than broad ethics and compliance training.
    • No free plan; SAT Foundation starts at $2.40 per seat per month.
    • Published monthly per-seat pricing is for a 3-year term and may vary by region.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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