Compare Darktrace / NETWORK and KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$1.50 1 Seat Per Month
Darktrace / NETWORK
Star Rating
(46)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Darktrace / NETWORKKnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus
Star Rating
(551)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.50 1 Seat Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its easy-to-read reporting and straightforward phishing test creation, making it a go-to choice for IT departments needing quick responses to phishing threats.
- Users say Darktrace / NETWORK offers a unique behavior-based approach that helps identify anomalies often missed by traditional systems, such as unexpected data transfers and suspicious lateral movement, showcasing its strength in advanced threat detection.
- Reviewers mention that KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus provides a highly efficient platform for triaging and reporting spam emails, which is crucial for maintaining security, while Darktrace / NETWORK is praised for its interactive interface that simplifies alert investigations.
- According to verified reviews, both products have similar scores for ease of setup, but KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus stands out with a slightly higher ease of use rating, indicating that users find it more intuitive for daily operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Darktrace / NETWORK has a strong support system, with responsive customer service and helpful resources, which can be a significant advantage for users needing assistance during critical incidents.
- Users report that while Darktrace / NETWORK has a solid performance in incident alerts, KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus is often preferred for its quick response capabilities to phishing emails, making it a more effective tool for immediate threat management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Darktrace / NETWORK
No pricing availableKnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus
101-500 Seat 1 Year
$1.50
1 Seat Per Month
- Priced per seat, per month
Free Trial
Darktrace / NETWORK
Free Trial is available
KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
31
9.0
397
Ease of Use
8.0
31
8.8
451
Ease of Setup
8.7
20
8.5
417
Ease of Admin
8.1
18
8.9
378
Quality of Support
9.2
30
9.2
369
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
18
9.4
374
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
31
9.3
387
Features by Category
Management
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Operations
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Security Controls
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
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Prevention
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Detection
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Administration
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
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Functionality
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Monitoring - Network Monitoring
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Management
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Analytics - Network Monitoring
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Security - Network Monitoring
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Network Performance - Network Monitoring
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AI Automation - Network Monitoring
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Automation
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Functionality
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Incident Management
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Cloud Security Monitoring and AnalyticsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
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Activity Monitoring
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Security
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Administration
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Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Not enough data
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Analysis
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Response
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Detection
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Not enough data
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Extended Detection and Response (XDR) PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
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Detection & Response
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Management
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Analytics
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Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
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Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
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Platform Features
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Automation Capabilities
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Response
9.0
7
8.4
242
8.9
6
8.2
238
10.0
5
Feature Not Available
8.6
6
8.5
241
Not enough data
Not enough data
Records
8.3
5
8.4
236
9.0
5
8.4
253
Management
8.9
6
8.5
254
7.7
5
7.9
200
7.7
5
8.4
217
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
7.1
96
Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.6
232
Automation
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8.3
161
Not enough data
8.6
180
Not enough data
8.7
195
Not enough data
8.5
183
Orchestration
Not enough data
8.6
192
Not enough data
8.6
191
Not enough data
8.7
206
Not enough data
8.6
197
Response
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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8.4
154
Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
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Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Darktrace / NETWORK and KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus are categorized as Incident Response
Unique Categories
Darktrace / NETWORK is categorized as Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Network Detection and Response (NDR), Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics, Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, Network Monitoring, and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus is categorized as Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Darktrace / NETWORK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
16.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.7%
Telecommunications
4.7%
Other
60.5%
Financial Services
6.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
5.0%
Other
72.3%
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Discussions
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1 Comment
DW
The Enterprise Immune System learns normal ‘patterns of life’ to discover unpredictable cyber-threats, while delivering complete visibility across your...Read more
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What is a PhishER's tool?
4 Comments
KS
The short answer is that PhishER a very powerful set of tools that allows an organization to respond to phishing threats reported by users. It's also nicely...Read more
Is KnowBe4 com legit?
2 Comments
MD
Yes. We have been using them for more than a year & we love it!Read more
What is KnowBe4 Phish?
1 Comment
GC
It is an add-on to your email client that allows you to forward any suspicious email directly to your security team or KnowBe4 for review. Once the review...Read more
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