KnowBe4 alternative
A KnowBe4 alternative for MSPs and small teams
KnowBe4 is a capable enterprise platform. If you need its depth and have the budget, it is a defensible choice. If you are an MSP, a mid-market IT team, or a small company that needs simulations, training, and reportable logs without a procurement cycle, PhishSim AI is the leaner path: 60¢/user, $299/mo for 500 seats, 30-day trial, no credit card.
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| PhishSim AI | KnowBe4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | MSPs, IT teams, mid-market books | Enterprise security orgs |
| Time to first sim | About 10 minutes, self-serve | Onboarding / sales cycle |
| Trial | 30 days, no credit card | Usually a demo-gated eval |
| Growth price | $299/mo for 500 users (60¢ each) | Enterprise SKUs, per-seat minimums |
| MSP tenancy | Multi-client from day one | Built for a single enterprise tenant |
| White-label | Logo, colors, custom domain on Pro+ | Partner / higher-tier packaging |
| Compliance evidence | HIPAA, GLBA, CMMC, NY DFS, SOC 2 packs | Broad library + mature reporting suite |
| PSA ticketing | ConnectWise Manage & Halo (real reports only) | Broad enterprise integrations |
The honest split
We are not claiming to out-feature KnowBe4. We are claiming a better fit for MSPs and teams that run the simulate → train → report loop themselves. No invented customer counts, no fabricated discount math, no invented KnowBe4 list price.
- First campaign is three clicks after you import a list
- Public pricing — Growth $299/mo covers 500 users
- Native multi-client tenancy for MSP books, including larger 500–10,000 seat practices
Go deeper on the query you actually typed
- KnowBe4 vs PhishSim AI — side-by-side fit, tenancy, time-to-value.
- KnowBe4 pricing — why “cheaper than KnowBe4” is a seat-tax structure, not a fake invoice.
- KnowBe4 for MSPs — multi-tenant books vs a single-enterprise SAT.
- Phishing training for MSPs — packaging the service for larger client books.
- Long-form comparison — the original honest write-up.
KnowBe4 alternative FAQ
- Is PhishSim AI a KnowBe4 alternative?
- For MSPs and small teams that need simulations, phishing training, and reportable logs without a procurement cycle, yes. KnowBe4 remains a defensible choice for large enterprise security orgs that need its depth and have the budget.
- How does PhishSim AI pricing compare to KnowBe4?
- PhishSim AI Growth is $299/mo for 500 users (60¢ each) with a 30-day free trial and no credit card. KnowBe4 is typically sold as enterprise SKUs with per-seat minimums and a demo-gated eval.
- How fast can we start phishing training?
- About 10 minutes, self-serve: sign up, import a list, launch the first simulation. No onboarding call or sales gate.
Full access. No card. 60¢/user · $299/500 seats.