Head-to-head · Security Awareness Training Software
SentryMail vs CyberPilot
SentryMail leads on 1 check, CyberPilot on 0, 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 scoreSentryMail · 7.6/10
- Free planonly SentryMail
SentryMail scores higher on our rubric for security awareness training software: 7.6 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
SentryMail offers free plan; CyberPilot doesn't.
SentryMail is the better fit for open-source teams needing broad simulations. CyberPilot is the better fit for small teams wanting transparent paid pricing.
- SentryMail fits best
Open-source teams needing broad simulations
- CyberPilot fits best
Small teams wanting transparent paid pricing
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Side by side
| Feature | SentryMail 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | CyberPilot 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #5 in Security Awareness Training Software | #8 in Security Awareness Training Software |
| Best for | Open-source teams needing broad simulations | Small teams wanting transparent paid pricing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features SentryMail 5/5 · CyberPilot 5/5 | ||
| Phishing simulations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phish reporting button | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated training | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Course languages | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | SentryMail is a self-hosted, open-core security awareness platform for organisations that run phishing simulations and measure employee responses. It combines customizable campaigns, landing pages, per-recipient tracking, risk scoring,… Read the review → |
CyberPilot is a hosted security awareness platform for organizations, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. It combines interactive cybersecurity and GDPR courses with simulated phishing campaigns, campaign reporting, user… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SentryMail — where it wins
- Free open-source Community plan with self-hosted deployment
- Tracks sends, opens, clicks and form submissions per recipient
- Supports risk scoring, automated training and SIEM exports
Where it doesn't
- Community support is provided through GitHub
- Paid plans require a minimum order of 25 employees
- Paid licenses are listed as available soon
CyberPilot — where it wins
- 14-day trial and €13-per-month plans
- Automated training for users vulnerable to phishing
- Microsoft, Google, Outlook and Defender integrations
Where it doesn't
- Web-only platform
- Narrower integration coverage than larger platforms
- No free plan
- SentryMail7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €10/user/yr
A broad, open-source platform for teams that need self-hosted awareness programs.
Visit SentryMailFull verdict → - CyberPilot7.0/10 · From €13/mo · 14-day trial
A focused awareness platform with transparent pricing and risk-based follow-up.
Visit CyberPilotFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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