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Head-to-head · Security Awareness Training Software

SANS Security Awareness vs Wizer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SANS Security Awareness #6 in Security Awareness Training Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit SANS
Wizer #8 in Security Awareness Training Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Wizer

SANS Security Awareness leads on 0 checks, Wizer on 1, and 5 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 scoreSANS Security Awareness · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Wizer
  • Free trialonly Wizer
  • Most featuresWizer · 5 of 5

SANS Security Awareness scores higher on our rubric for security awareness training software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Wizer offers free plan; SANS Security Awareness doesn't.

SANS Security Awareness is the better fit for large organizations prioritizing content depth. Wizer is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting simple deployment.

  • SANS Security Awareness fits best

    Large organizations prioritizing content depth

  • Wizer fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting simple deployment

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Side by side

Feature SANS Security Awareness 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Wizer 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #6 in Security Awareness Training Software #8 in Security Awareness Training Software
Best for Large organizations prioritizing content depth Budget-conscious teams wanting simple deployment
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Compliance GDPR GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 3 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SANS Security Awareness 3/5 · Wizer 5/5
Phishing simulations ✓ ✓
Phish reporting button Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated training ✓ ✓
Risk scoring ✓ ✓
SSO support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Course languages Not checked yet 11
Our review
Pros
  • More than 50 modules across six security awareness tracks
  • Phishing simulations, remedial courses, and human-risk metrics
  • Hosted Litmos or SCORM deployment on an organization’s LMS
  • Free plan covers basic training, reporting, and learner reminders
  • Boost adds phishing simulations, report buttons, SSO, and provisioning
  • Integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, and more
Cons
  • Requires contacting sales rather than offering a published standard price
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • The broad program may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • Free plan lacks the comprehensive Boost training library
  • Boost pricing is shown for a 3-year term billed annually
  • Boost language coverage is listed at 11 languages
Our verdict

SANS Security Awareness is a structured training and human-risk measurement platform for organizations building or maturing security awareness programs. Its content covers phishing, social engineering, data handling, malware, mobile…

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Wizer is a web-based security awareness training platform for organizations that need employee education, phishing exercises, reporting, and policy acknowledgement tracking. Its Free plan provides basic annual awareness training, a learner…

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  1. SANS Security AwarenessSecurity Awareness Training Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. WizerSecurity Awareness Training Software 8.7Free plan · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SANS Security Awareness — where it wins

    • More than 50 modules across six security awareness tracks
    • Phishing simulations, remedial courses, and human-risk metrics
    • Hosted Litmos or SCORM deployment on an organization’s LMS

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires contacting sales rather than offering a published standard price
    • No permanent free plan is available
    • The broad program may exceed the needs of smaller teams

  • Wizer — where it wins

    • Free plan covers basic training, reporting, and learner reminders
    • Boost adds phishing simulations, report buttons, SSO, and provisioning
    • Integrates with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan lacks the comprehensive Boost training library
    • Boost pricing is shown for a 3-year term billed annually
    • Boost language coverage is listed at 11 languages
  • SANS Security Awareness8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep, flexible security awareness suite for large organizations with structured programs.

    Visit SANSFull verdict →
  • Wizer8.7/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

    A budget-friendly awareness platform with free basics, phishing simulations, and identity integrations.

    Visit WizerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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