5 Best Security Awareness Training Vendors (2025 Guide)

Looking to switch security awareness training vendors? This list cuts through the noise to give you a real-world view of the best security awareness training platforms on the market.

We analyzed 6,000+ real user reviews, feedback from security admins, and product sentiment across platforms like G2, TrustRadius, Reddit, and Info-Tech’s SoftwareReviews.

The list below is a breakdown of how the top vendors actually perform - what users love, where they fall short, and what kind of organization each tool might fit best. If you’re looking to go beyond “check the box” training and invest in real human risk management, this guide’s for you.

And if you want to hear what security leaders are talking about right now, we covered exactly what security leaders were saying about the threats their facing and the solutions they currently have in place on the All Things Human Risk Management Podcast.

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1. Hoxhunt: Adaptive, gamified phishing training (#1 G2 rated)

Here at Hoxhunt, we've built our reputation on driving actual behavior change - not just course completions. Hoxhunt uses gamification, behavioral science, and adaptive AI to create a feedback loop that drives real behavior change over time.

Our platform is designed around one goal: helping people recognize and respond to cyber threats in the real world, not just in training environments. What sets us apart is how we combine gamification, behavioral science, and adaptive AI into one continuously evolving training platform. Users don’t just click through modules - they engage in simulated phishing emails that are tailored to their role, risk level, and response history.

Hoxhunt is deliberately lightweight for end-users and high-impact for security teams. It fits directly into everyday workflows (inside Gmail or Outlook), requires minimal admin upkeep, and still gives you rich reporting on who’s improving, who’s at risk, and where your security culture is shifting.

This is security awareness training software built to both easily meet compliance requirements and then go beyond to measurably reduce risk.

What users like

Gamified experience that users actually enjoy

• Users consistently describe the experience as fun and game-like (not something you hear often about compliance training).
• Training 'levels' give people a sense of progression, and reporting phishing emails becomes something employees look forward to rather than avoid.
• Leaderboards and interactive elements help drive friendly competition, especially in larger teams.

“Hoxhunt’s gamification makes phishing training fun – collecting badges and seeing my score compared to colleagues turned a boring task into something enjoyable. Reporting phishing emails has never been this rewarding.” - G2 reviewer (Enterprise user)

Truly personalized, role-based learning

• The platform adapts dynamically to each user’s performance and risk profile. Struggle with simulations? Hoxhunt simplifies and coaches. Excel? You’ll get more complex attack vectors.
• Role-based training ensures that the threat scenarios match the kinds of decisions users actually make - a marketing analyst won’t see the same content as a finance director.
• Language, currency, and even service references (e.g., local postal services) are localized for each user.

"My favorite aspect of Hoxhunt is its personalized, adaptive learning model. Most security awareness tools treat users as a homogenous group, but Hoxhunt tailors its simulations and feedback to each individual’s behavior and learning curve, making the training more relevant and engaging.” - SoftwareReviews user

In-flow training that doesn’t disrupt work

• Hoxhunt integrates directly into Outlook and Gmail, embedding phishing simulations and lessons directly into the user's daily email experience.
• Most simulations or modules take less than 2 minutes.
• Minimal interruption means customers report higher voluntary participation and sustained engagement over time.

Highly realistic simulations that mirror real threats

• Simulated phishing emails are indistinguishable from the real thing - mimicking the latest tactics being used by attackers.
• Simulations evolve with the broader threat landscape, keeping users alert to current phishing tactics.
• Admins and analysts report improved resilience to sophisticated phishing campaigns shortly after deployment.

Smart automation for admins

• Once configured, the platform largely runs itself. There’s no need to manually assign modules, monitor completions, or schedule simulations.
• Campaigns automatically adjust in response to user behavior, reducing the burden on security teams and training admins.
• The robust reporting engine allows admins to slice data by department, geography, and performance level to measure effectiveness and flag high-risk groups.

Positive user sentiment

• Hoxhunt consistently scores among the highest on peer review platforms - with a score of 9.7 for ease of setup on G2.
• The platform has won back-to-back “Emotional Footprint Champion” awards, suggesting high satisfaction not just with outcomes, but with the learning experience itself.

Things to consider

Focused, not encyclopedic

• While top-tier for phishing simulations and human risk management, Hoxhunt doesn’t offer an off-the-shelf library the same size as KnowBe4.
• The focus instead of quality content and admins can use AI to quickly generate custom content.

Smaller market footprint, but growing

• Not yet a dominant market-share player, but increasingly favored by security-conscious orgs seeking risk reduction over checkbox metrics.

Supplement needed for niche audiences

• For industries with ultra-specific regulatory needs (e.g., financial services under DORA, or healthcare under HIPAA), Hoxhunt offers targeted modules - but the scope may not cover every requirement out of the box.

Author’s review

Here at Hoxhunt, we’ve spent a lot of time talking to security leaders and their problems are pretty consistent:  training gets stagnant, engagement plateaus and they lack positive feedback from their user base or from really anybody... but they're checking the box.

So, we designed Hoxhunt to meet people where they are - in their inboxes, in the flow of work, in the real decisions they make every day. We didn’t want to dump a giant library of content on people. We wanted to build a system that helps them think twice, click smarter, and report when something feels off.

Behavior change isn’t a side effect of our platform. It’s the product. If your goal is to reduce real human cyber risk, beyond just satisfying a regulatory checklist, this is the approach we believe in. And it’s what we’ve built Hoxhunt to deliver.

Want to see how Hoxhunt works? Take a quick self-guided tour of the platform below...

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2. KnowBe4: The industry standard, but starting to show its limits

KnowBe4 might be the biggest name among security awareness training vendors - and for many organizations, it’s the default starting point. With arguably the largest library of security awareness content.

But with size comes trade-offs. While KnowBe4 checks all the boxes on paper, many users are beginning to ask whether the traditional approach is still enough to shift behavior.

What users like

Broad library of security awareness content

• KnowBe4's “ModStore” is pretty comprehensive - offering thousands of training modules, videos, posters, newsletters, and phishing email templates.
• This wide range of predefined courses means admins can cover most security policy or compliance requirement out of the box.

“There are so many materials to choose from and they are very easy to set up… always something you can use for your campaign.” - G2 reviewer

Hands-on customer support

• KnowBe4 has invested in a strong customer success operation with account managers who check in regularly and help fine-tune security campaigns.
• Many users describe their reps as helpful, knowledgeable, and quick to respond.

Established workflows

• Deployment is generally straightforward, and once automation is configured, many users describe it as a “set it and forget it” experience.
• Admins can schedule phishing tests, assign modules, and track completion with relative ease.
• The platform includes analytics tools for tracking click rates, department-level risk etc.

Integrations and AD sync

• The platform supports directory integrations, allowing for easier user provisioning, policy assignment, and role-based segmentation.
• While there are some gaps (e.g. Google Workspace, as noted by some users), KnowBe4’s Microsoft-focused integrations are generally stable and well-documented.

Multilingual content

• KnowBe4 offers localized content in dozens of languages for consistency across regions.
• Many templates and training modules include cultural and language-specific variants for regional compliance training.

Things to consider

Good for compliance, less so for behavior change

• KnowBe4 is widely praised for helping organizations meet compliance requirements but many admins admit the training doesn't always stick.
• The platform emphasizes knowledge checks and predefined courses, but doesn’t offer much in the way of adaptive learning or personalized difficulty.
• As one Reddit commenter put it: “a lot of their existing training is a bit meh or out of date these days”

Library can be overwhelming and outdated

• Having thousands of options sounds great - until you have to choose. Admins without deep experience in running security awareness programs often find themselves unsure which modules to deploy, how to build learning paths, or how to avoid content repetition.
• Some users also note that the older content in the library hasn’t aged well - feeling outdated or too basic for today’s cyber threats.
• KnoeBe4's volume-first approach can come at the expense of depth and personalization. Not all modules are equally engaging or up to date, and admins often have to sift through content to find the most relevant material.

Limited personalization without manual work

• The platform supports some customization - you can upload your own phishing templates, adjust campaign difficulty, and tailor messaging - but most of this requires admin effort.
• Out of the box, training follows a one-size-fits-all cadence. There’s no native adaptive AI to dynamically challenge high performers or coach repeat offenders.
• In contrast, newer training platforms are leaning into role-based content delivery and automated coaching paths.

Simulation realism varies

• KnowBe4’s phishing simulation emails cover a wide spectrum of difficulty, but advanced users sometimes find the content predictable - spotting telltale formatting or header strings.
• Savvier staff have even set Outlook rules to auto-filter KnowBe4 test emails.

Cost concerns at scale

• Pricing at the enterprise level has been a sticking point for some users. KnowBe4’s tiered model means more features often require more spend - and some security professionals feel the platform coasts on brand recognition.

“KnowBe4 is overrated and overpriced, just FYI – they try and milk larger clients because they assume you have big budgets.” - Reddit commenter

Author's review

We get why a lot of teams start with KnowBe4. It’s a household name, and it covers a wide range of security awareness topics. If your main goal is to demonstrate compliance across a global user base and roll out basic training fast, KnowBe4 will get the job done....

But size and scope don’t always equal impact. What we hear again and again from customers who switch to Hoxhunt is that while KnowBe4 covers the what, it often struggles with the how. It tells users what to know - not how to behave. And in today’s threat landscape, where phishing attempts are personalized, AI-generated, and emotionally manipulative, knowledge alone isn’t enough.

Behavior change requires an approach that adapts to users, not the other way around. That’s where traditional vendors are beginning to feel stuck. And where we believe there’s room to do better.

So while KnowBe4 remains the industry standard, it’s worth asking: is the goal to meet minimum requirements? Or to use compliance requirements as a baseline to then measurably reduce human risk?

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3. Proofpoint: Integrated, capable, but clunky

Proofpoint is another major player in the security awareness training vendor space - often selected by organizations already invested in Proofpoint’s email security products. It’s designed to extend the company’s broader threat detection and protection ecosystem - not necessarily to reimagine what effective security awareness training can be.

There’s clear strength in its integration and phishing realism. But from where we sit, Proofpoint often feels like it’s optimized more for box-checking and infrastructure alignment than for user behavior change or admin usability.

What users like

Realistic phishing simulations backed by threat intelligence

• Similarly to how we do things at Hoxhunt, Proofpoint pulls directly from its threat intelligence feeds to craft phishing simulations that mirror current attacker tactics.
• The simulation emails feel authentic and relevant to different departments, increasing the likelihood of “teachable moments.”
• Admins can also import phishing emails they've seen in the wild - helping the platform stay grounded in actual attack vectors.

“Proofpoint’s training simulations are realistic and effective in teaching users how to respond to phishing attacks.” - G2 review

Integration with the broader security stack

• When a user reports a phish, it feeds into Proofpoint’s analysis layer, potentially triggering threat removal or investigation workflows.
• This connection between training and incident response is especially appealing to large orgs with centralized platforms.

Granular reporting

• Proofpoint provides deep metrics across failure rates, reporting trends, and repeat offenders.
• Some admins like being able to correlate phishing training performance with real-world detection signals.

Things to consider

Realistic phishing, but rigid training

• While the phishing simulations are sharp, the training content itself hasn’t evolved much. Modules are relatively static, and there’s no native support for adaptive learning.
• Users all receive the same content unless manually segmented, which limits its effectiveness for driving individual behavior change.

Trainings are generic and not customizable, and the platform has changed very little in the 5 years I’ve used it.” - G2 reviewer

Outdated admin UX

• Reviews regularly cite a dated interface, clunky workflows, and frequent bugs... not ideal for teams trying to move fast.
• The platform offers lots of knobs and dials, but making changes often requires digging through nested menus or dealing with unexplained errors.

The Proofpoint interface is generally sluggish and not intuitive. The training content is stale and not engaging.” - Reddit user

Library that lacks depth and flexibility

• The training modules themselves are professional, but lack the variety, frequency of updates, and psychological engagement techniques seen in more modern platforms.
• Without adaptive progression, repeat offenders get the same content as high performers - limiting the opportunity for targeted improvement.

Admin-heavy maintenance  

• Setup is complex, ongoing management is resource-intensive, and the support experience can be inconsistent.
• Security awareness becomes another infrastructure product to maintain... not a program that runs itself.

Author's review

Proofpoint’s strength lies in its alignment with enterprise infrastructure. If your goal is to extend email threat intelligence into phishing testing and you’ve already standardized on Proofpoint tools - their SAT product makes sense on paper.

But from our standpoint, phishing realism is just one piece of the puzzle. If you want to reduce human risk, you need a training program that adapts to behavior, doesn’t burden your admins, and helps users learn without checking out. That’s where platforms like Hoxhunt take a fundamentally different approach.

Proofpoint’s security awareness training product feels like it’s still built for an old model of compliance: one where content is static, progress is uniform, and admin effort is high. For organizations focused on proactive risk reduction, culture change, and ease of deployment, the limitations become hard to ignore.

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4. MetaCompliance: Strong for compliance, weak for flexibility

MetaCompliance has carved out a niche by blending cybersecurity awareness training with policy compliance workflows - especially popular among UK and European organizations with regulatory mandates like ISO 27001. Its key selling point is the ability to manage employee training and policy coverage in one place.

The content is engaging although that said, beneath the surface charm, MetaCompliance comes with several trade-offs around admin usability, content depth, and long-term adaptability.

What users like

Entertaining, narrative-led content that users don’t dread

• MetaCompliance leans heavily into story-based training - like its well-reviewed “Cyber Police” series - to make security awareness feel less like homework.
• Humor and pacing are used intentionally to reduce friction, which many admins report leads to higher completion rates and fewer complaints.

“Engaging and amusing… Cyber Police is so well done.” - G2 reviewer

Covers both training and policy attestation

• The platform includes built-in tools for managing compliance policies for teams juggling regulatory requirements.
• Users can push out training modules and gather formal policy acknowledgments from one place.

Bite-sized learning with some interactivity

• Modules are short and accessible, with quizzes and scenarios mixed in to accommodate different learning preferences.
• While not heavily hands-on, the content is more than just passive video - and it’s presented in a way that most users find approachable.

“The variety of content type is good – not just videos but quizzes and scenarios.” - G2 reviewer

Supportive onboarding and account management

• Admins praise the vendor’s support team especially the customer success managers who guide implementation and campaign design.
• For orgs without a dedicated training owner, MetaCompliance can serve as a partner in running the program.

Things to consider

Admin interface needs a major overhaul

• The most common complaint is around the platform’s administrative interface which many describe as clunky, confusing, or dated.
• Creating phishing campaigns or setting up training paths often feels unintuitive, with some reviewers calling it a “nightmare” at first.

“Incredibly user-unfriendly.” - G2 reviewer

Customization limitations add up

• While MetaCompliance checks the compliance boxes, it doesn’t offer deep customization for orgs with specialized needs.
• Notifications, campaign logic, and training content are largely fixed, making it harder to tailor for specific threats or business units.

Engagement ≠ impact

• The training may be entertaining, but that doesn’t always translate to meaningful behavior change. Several reviewers noted that users still treat it as a checkbox task.
• The lack of adaptive learning or progressive difficulty means users aren’t being challenged or developed over time - a missed opportunity for risk-based education.

Reporting falls short

• Reporting is serviceable for compliance (e.g. who completed what), but lacks deeper behavioral insights or drill-down capability.
• If you're trying to track phishing susceptibility trends or measure change over time, you’ll likely find the default dashboards underwhelming.

“Quite limited in terms of insights and usability.” - G2 reviewer

Some technical and language gaps

• A few users noted issues with email deliverability for phishing simulations - often requiring allowlisting or additional setup for sender domains.
• Language support exists, but not all content is available in all languages at parity. Something to verify if you're operating across multiple regions.

Author's review

We get the appeal. MetaCompliance wraps training and compliance policy in one platform, and its storytelling-based content is a clear upgrade from the dry slide decks of traditional solutions.

For some organizations, the primary goal is to meet regulatory training requirements and move on. However we believe that compliance shouldn't be where training ends.

MetaCompliance delivers broad compliance coverage and light user engagement, but it lacks the behavioral intelligence, adaptive learning, and automation that modern programs increasingly demand. Admin experience is another friction point, and while support is clearly strong, that often compensates for a UI that should be easier to navigate in the first place.

If you’re looking for a polished compliance solution, MetaCompliance is probably a safe bet. But if your goal is to reduce real security risk through individualized, continuous training - especially at scale - the platform starts to feel like a halfway step.

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5. SoSafe: Fun and flexible, but still maturing under the hood

SoSafe is one of the newer security awareness training vendors making waves in Europe, the platform is known for gamified content, microlearning modules, and a behavioral science spin on phishing simulations. It’s especially popular with orgs looking for something more engaging than the usual compliance slideshow.

That said, beneath its colorful interface and well-scored quizzes, SoSafe’s platform reveals some of the classic growing pains: admin complexity, shallow reporting, and uneven UX polish. From our point of view, it’s a strong awareness tool... but not a complete human risk management platform just yet.

What users like

Training that feels like a game

• SoSafe leans hard into gamification and for many users, that’s the hook that gets them engaged.
• The training modules are fast, accessible, and designed to feel like progress, not punishment. It’s particularly effective for keeping interest high in non-technical audiences.

“Fun to do, engaging, and keeps things fresh without being overwhelming.” - G2 reviewer

Phishing simulations that adjust based on behavior

• Like Hoxhunt, SoSafe’s simulations are adaptive. If someone fails, the system follows up with easier tests and reinforcement training.
• Strong performers are served harder, more realistic threats like spear phishing emails or impersonation tactics. That segmentation happens automatically, which saves admin overhead.

Localized contente with European sensitivity

• SoSafe gets points for understanding its home market: modules are privacy-aware (GDPR-aligned), available in multiple languages, and include culturally relevant phishing templates.
• You can simulate phishing attacks based on actual scams in your region or sector - a major plus for realism and relatability.

“Customization options let us tailor content to our needs.” - G2 reviewer

Good first impressions on user experience

• Users describe the training interface as clean and intuitive. Navigation is easy, the modules are short, and employees seem to retain the content.
• The platform gets positive marks from both security admins and non-technical teams... which isn’t easy to pull off in this space.

Things to consider

Setup is a heavy lift

• SoSafe is customizable, but it’s not turnkey. Reviews consistently flag the initial setup and onboarding as complex, especially for larger orgs or those integrating with HR systems and email infrastructure.
• Admins should expect a hands-on implementation phase and may need dedicated time to properly configure phishing campaigns, role segmentation, and training flows.

“The onboarding process can take some time… especially for a larger organization.” - G2 reviewer

Reporting isn’t fully there yet

• While the dashboard shows the basics (clicks, completions, reports), admins looking for deep, behavior-focused analytics often find it lacking.
• Longitudinal data, cohort comparisons, and detailed breakdowns of phishing attack types are hard to extract natively.

Quirks in platform UX

• Several reviews mention usability gap - from retaking quizzes with all questions instead of just the missed ones, to unclear audio settings for language selection.
• These aren’t major blockers, but they add friction to what could otherwise be a slick experience.

“Some of the quiz questions were tricky… if you get one wrong, you retake all three.” - G2 reviewer

Security awareness training, not a compliance hub

• SoSafe focuses purely on security awareness; phishing attacks, cyber hygiene, social engineering. It doesn’t offer predefined courses for things like HR compliance or anti-harassment training.
• Larger enterprises looking for a one-stop-shop will need to integrate SoSafe with an LMS or use a secondary platform for broader compliance topics.

Author's review

We see why SoSafe is gaining traction. Their gamified training is fun and that alone sets them apart in a category that too often treats users like liabilities instead of learners. The platform gets the fundamentals of behavior-based awareness right, and its phishing simulation engine is among the more thoughtful in the market.

That said, for all the charm and engagement, SoSafe’s still playing catch-up in the areas that matter most at scale: robust reporting, intuitive admin UX, and long-term training personalization. It’s a strong awareness platform - but still evolving into a full risk management solution.

For teams with time to invest in setup, a narrow focus on security awareness, and a taste for gamification, SoSafe will likely land well. But for those needing mature analytics, AI-powered targeting, or a platform that adapts continuously to users and admin workflows - the difference starts to show.

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Security awareness training vendor comparison chart

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Why do security teams switch to Hoxhunt?

Across the board, we see the same inflection point: teams get their security awareness training program up and running, check the compliance boxes, see some early phishing wins... and then plateau.

Engagement plateaus. Users go on autopilot. Admins spend more time wrangling the platform than improving outcomes. And for many teams, especially those using legacy tools like KnowBe4, that’s when the search for a better way begins.

What should you do if your training isn't changing behavior?

"We’re doing the training but it’s not changing behavior."This is one of the most common frustrations we hear. The phishing simulations get predictable. Reporting levels off. Employees do the training because they have to, not because it’s helping them. For program owners, it starts to feel like the platform exists to check a box, not to improve security posture or reduce human error.

There’s often a sense that they’ve squeezed all the value they’re going to get from their current provider, and continuing would just mean running the same campaigns with diminishing returns.

When phishing training is based on behavior, phishing risk can be actually be measurably reduced. Employees can be trained to recognize and report social engineering attacks with a 6x improvement in 6 months, and reduce the number of phishing incidents per organization by 86%.

How does Hoxhunt differ from other security awareness training vendors?

It’s not just different content... it’s a different model. What we offer is a behavioral approach built on personalized, adaptive learning. Every user’s path is tailored automatically based on how they respond - not just once, but continuously.

• Struggle with phishing simulation emails? The system provides microtraining and easier follow-ups.
• Spot threats consistently? The difficulty ramps up to more advanced phishing threats.
• Meanwhile, admins don’t have to manage it manually - the campaign management and adaptive logic run on their own.

This shift from static schedules to responsive learning is what turns passive participants into active learners.

How do you run training people actually want to engage with?

Another pattern we’ve noticed: teams often arrive skeptical, expecting resistance from their employees. What surprises them is how quickly that changes.

Once the platform is live, users start to describe it as “fun,” “challenging,” and even “addictive” - not words commonly associated with security awareness programs. The gamified elements help, but it’s the relevance and interactivity that keep people engaged. For teams coming off of slide decks and compliance quizzes, the difference is immediate.

One security lead put it well: they didn’t need people to like security... they just needed them to care. And the shift in employee behavior made it clear that they finally did.

Reporting that tracks real progress

Teams also tell us that with their previous vendor, it was hard to tell whether anything was actually improving. Reporting focused on completion rates and test failures, but not on real outcomes.

At Hoxhunt, the reporting engine goes deeper, tracking things like:

• How fast users report suspicious messages
• How simulation performance trends over time
• Which groups are high-risk and which are improving
• What types of threats are most likely to succeed

For security leaders, this has become a turning point... finally being able to measure effectiveness, not just activity.

A system you don’t have to babysit

Admin fatigue is real. We’ve heard from too many teams who spent hours building out phishing campaigns, scheduling modules, and trying to debug their own internal logic just to keep the platform running. Hoxhunt is different by design.

Admins consistently tell us how much lighter the lift feels post-switch. The platform handles most of the heavy lifting - and our customer success team helps dial in the setup, launch campaigns, and troubleshoot any issues. Security awareness becomes something you lead strategically, not maintain tactically.

Teams don’t come to Hoxhunt because they need more content... they come for the best security awareness training when other tools plateau. Something that meets users where they are, adapts continuously, and actually moves the needle on risk - not just training metrics.

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Best security awareness training vendors FAQ

Does anyone actually like doing security awareness training?

Only when it’s done right. Most traditional training platforms still treat users like compliance checkboxes - long videos, endless slides, passive click-throughs. Not surprisingly, that gets described as boring, outdated, or worse.

But when training is adaptive, short-form, and in-flow (like Hoxhunt, for example), user feedback shifts. It becomes something people actively engage with. Not because it’s easy, but because it feels relevant. Gamification, interactive elements, and real-world phishing simulation emails go a long way toward turning eye-rolls into buy-in.

Does training really reduce phishing risk? Or is it just to tick a box?

This depends on the platform and your goal. If all you need is to satisfy regulatory compliance, vendors like KnowBe4 or MetaCompliance will get you there. But if you’re trying to reduce risky behavior, improve reporting rates, and build a strong security culture, you need a security awareness training vendor that actually adapts to your users.

Behavior-focused platforms like Hoxhunt use real simulated phishing emails to coach users continuously - surfacing what’s working, where the knowledge gaps are, and which users may need a different approach to improve.

Why wouldn’t we just build our own training?

Some teams try... and in very niche cases, it works. If you’ve got an internal security awareness team, creative resources, and time to produce fresh content continuously, DIY can give you full control.

But most organizations burn out on the effort. The trade-off becomes scale, consistency, and adaptability. Purpose-built security awareness training vendors exist to solve exactly this - delivering customizable training that stays fresh, matches evolving cyber threats, and scales across departments and locations.

Is there a platform that offers the best security awareness training and compliance?

Some platforms try to be one-stop shops. MetaCompliance, for example, offers policy attestations alongside training. KnowBe4 has a wide catalog that includes HR and privacy topics. If your main goal is checking every regulatory box across departments, those tools can help cover ground.

But that’s not the same as reducing cyber risk.

At Hoxhunt, we’ve focused entirely on building the most effective Security Awareness Training Software for human risk (phishing attacks,  social engineering threats etc) whilst automating compliance.

If you’re looking for a broad compliance checklist, there are vendors for that.
If you’re trying to build a resilient workforce that actually catches and reports threats - that’s what we do best.

What if my workforce is global or non-technical?

Localization matters - and not just for language. It’s about whether the training reflects how your users work: are phishing lures realistic in their region? Does it reference local brands, currency, or services? Will the tone resonate?

Hoxhunt localizes simulated phishing emails to match real-world attack tactics in each user’s geography, increasing relevance and reducing false confidence. This is especially important for non-technical teams who are often the biggest attack surface.

How do I know which vendor to trust?

The best answer is peer experience and pilot testing. Ignore flashy features and focus on what matters: does it adapt to your users? Does it surface meaningful insight? Does it actually decrease phishing risk?

Teams that switch to Hoxhunt often come from well-known vendors with strong feature lists but flat outcomes. What they find here is a training platform that actually engages users - and a team that helps them make it work, without the effort from security administration eating up their time.

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^{Hoxhunt - G2, TrustRadius, Gartner Peer Insights, Reddit
‍KnowBe4 - G2, TrustRadius, Gartner Peer Insights, FeaturedCustomers, Reddit
‍Proofpoint - G2, TrustRadius, Gartner Peer Insights, Reddit
‍MetaCompliance -G2, TrustRadius, Gartner Peer Insights, Reddit
‍SoSafe - G2, TrustRadius, Gartner Peer Insights, FeaturedCustomers, Reddit}