Head-to-head · Phishing Simulation Software
SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools vs SoSafe
SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools leads on 0 checks, SoSafe 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 scoreSMARTFENSE Simulation Tools · 9.2/10
SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools scores higher on our rubric for phishing simulation software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is the better fit for organizations needing many simulation channels. SoSafe is the better fit for integrated adaptive awareness programs.
- SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools fits best
Organizations needing many simulation channels
- SoSafe fits best
Integrated adaptive awareness programs
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Side by side
| Feature | SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | SoSafe 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Phishing Simulation Software | #6 in Phishing Simulation Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing many simulation channels | Integrated adaptive awareness programs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools 5/6 · SoSafe 5/6 | ||
| Campaign automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landing page builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Risk scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training content | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIEM export | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Simulation channels | Multichannel | Multichannel |
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| Our verdict | SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is a cloud-based cybersecurity-awareness platform for organizations that need to assess employee responses to social-engineering threats. Its scope extends beyond phishing to smishing, ransomware, QR-code, and… Read the review → |
SoSafe is a security awareness and human-risk management platform for organisations that need more than occasional phishing tests. It combines security awareness training, email phishing simulations, threat reporting, behavioural… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools — where it wins
- Supports phishing, smishing, ransomware, QR-code, and USB-drop simulations
- Risk scoring covers users, groups, and organizations
- Integrates with identity, learning, collaboration, and security platforms
Where it doesn't
- Commercial evaluation is sales-led
- The Simulations and Basic plans show the same listed highlights
- Its broad channel coverage may exceed narrow phishing-only needs
SoSafe — where it wins
- Email and SMS simulations with interactive vishing lessons
- Adaptive campaign frequency and behavioural risk scoring
- Broad HR, collaboration, identity, LMS, and API connectivity
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly itemised
- There is no free plan
- Smishing and vishing features are listed under Advanced
- SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad simulation platform for organizations that need more than phishing tests.
Visit SMARTFENSEFull verdict → - SoSafe8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A multichannel awareness platform with adaptive campaigns, risk analytics, and broad integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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