# Hook Security, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training vs MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training Comparison | | Hook Security | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 56 | 2,372 | 1,125 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (70.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $1.50 1 Per User Per Month | $2.79 1 Seat Per Month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Hook Security Pros: - Easy Implementation (1 reviews) - Easy Setup (1 reviews) ### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Pros: - Ease of Use (123 reviews) - Training (104 reviews) Cons: - Phishing Issues (36 reviews) - Repetitive Content (28 reviews) ### MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training Pros: - Ease of Use (89 reviews) - Customer Support (72 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (25 reviews) - Phishing Issues (18 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Hook Security | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.3 (1774 reviews) | 9.0 (858 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 9.0 (1974 reviews) | 8.7 (868 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (1737 reviews) | 8.6 (728 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 8.9 (1611 reviews) | 8.6 (736 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (36 reviews) | 9.3 (1672 reviews) | 9.5 (825 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (30 reviews) | 9.4 (1595 reviews) | 9.4 (732 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | 9.4 (1773 reviews) | 9.4 (810 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Hook Security #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Hook Basic Price: $1.50 1 Per User Per Month Description: For companies getting started on their security awareness journey Key Features: - All Phishing Simulator Features - Limited Security Awareness Training Library - Instant Training Videos [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hook-security/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: SAT Advanced 501-1000 Seats 3-Year Price: $2.79 1 Seat Per Month Description: Advanced is our most popular subscription. Monthly pricing per seat billed on an annual basis. Key Features: - AI-Selected Phishing Templates - AI-Recommended Optional Learning - Callback Phishing [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-security-awareness-training/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Security Awareness Training | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Hook Security** | 9.1/10 | 27 | | **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | 8.4/10 | 1281 | | **MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training** | 8.4/10 | 742 | #### Assessment | Feature | Hook Security | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training | |---|---|---|---| | **Continuous Assessment** | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (1102 reviews) | 8.6 (610 reviews) | | **Phishing Assessment** | 9.5 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (1198 reviews) | 8.9 (664 reviews) | | **Baselining** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (1095 reviews) | 8.4 (587 reviews) | #### Training | Feature | Hook Security | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training | |---|---|---|---| | **Content Library** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (1199 reviews) | 8.7 (690 reviews) | | **Interactive Training** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (1145 reviews) | 8.7 (670 reviews) | | **Gamification** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (1012 reviews) | 7.8 (553 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Hook Security | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training | |---|---|---|---| | **Risk-scoring** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (1106 reviews) | 8.1 (543 reviews) | | **Customization** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (1120 reviews) | 8.2 (636 reviews) | | **White-Labeling** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (988 reviews) | 8.2 (562 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (1158 reviews) | 8.3 (676 reviews) | | **AI-generated Content** | Not enough data | 6.7 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Hook Security | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 41.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 52.7% | 66.0% | 70.5% | | **Enterprise** | 5.5% | 21.3% | 25.2% | ### By Industry #### Hook Security - **Computer & Network Security:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 5.5% - **Construction:** 5.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.5% - **Information Services:** 5.5% - **Automotive:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **Hospitality:** 3.6% - **Other:** 45.5% #### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training - **Financial Services:** 8.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8% - **Government Administration:** 4.6% - **Banking:** 4.5% - **Manufacturing:** 4.1% - **Insurance:** 4.0% - **Computer Software:** 3.9% - **Construction:** 2.8% - **Other:** 51.5% #### MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training - **Financial Services:** 18.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.0% - **Government Administration:** 4.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2% - **Computer Software:** 3.7% - **Higher Education:** 3.2% - **Legal Services:** 3.1% - **Retail:** 2.4% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.2% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Other:** 50.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Hook Security - [Infosec IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-iq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (654 reviews) - [Hoxhunt](https://www.g2.com/products/hoxhunt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3700 reviews) - [NINJIO Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjio-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews) - [Proofpoint Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (334 reviews) - [usecure](https://www.g2.com/products/usecure/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (328 reviews) - [Hacker Rangers Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/hacker-rangers-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (859 reviews) - [SoSafe](https://www.g2.com/products/sosafe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (800 reviews) - [EasyLlama](https://www.g2.com/products/easyllama/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (406 reviews) - [PhishingBox](https://www.g2.com/products/phishingbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (273 reviews) - [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (279 reviews) ### Alternatives to KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training - [Hoxhunt](https://www.g2.com/products/hoxhunt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3700 reviews) - [SoSafe](https://www.g2.com/products/sosafe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (800 reviews) - [Infosec IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-iq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (654 reviews) - [NINJIO Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjio-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews) - [Proofpoint Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (334 reviews) - [usecure](https://www.g2.com/products/usecure/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (328 reviews) - [Huntress Managed Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (183 reviews) - [Webroot Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (71 reviews) - [Mimecast Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Hacker Rangers Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/hacker-rangers-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (859 reviews) ### Alternatives to MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training - [Hoxhunt](https://www.g2.com/products/hoxhunt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3700 reviews) - [Proofpoint Security Awareness Training](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-security-awareness-training/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (334 reviews) - [Infosec IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/infosec-iq/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (654 reviews) - [SoSafe](https://www.g2.com/products/sosafe/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (800 reviews) - [usecure](https://www.g2.com/products/usecure/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (328 reviews) - [NINJIO Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjio-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (388 reviews) - [Hacker Rangers Security Awareness](https://www.g2.com/products/hacker-rangers-security-awareness/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (859 reviews) - [EasyLlama](https://www.g2.com/products/easyllama/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (406 reviews) - [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (279 reviews) - [PhishingBox](https://www.g2.com/products/phishingbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (273 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Hook Security No discussions available for this product. ### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training - Title: [Why is security awareness training so important to our organization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-security-awareness-training-so-important-to-our-organization) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "Security awareness is so important to organizations because the easiest access to the company network is through the end-users. When end-users are not..." - Title: [Best Practices for Admins Evaluating Suspicious Emails - Tools Used?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15187-best-practices-for-admins-evaluating-suspicious-emails-tools-used) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "KnowBe4 has a product called PhishER that ties in nicely with their awareness training. It uses VirusTotal in its research of emails reported by employees..." - Title: [What is KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-knowbe4-security-awareness-training-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Our company uses it to assign training about different security topics like phishing emails. We can track users' completion status and run surveys on how..." - Title: [Is there any way I can enable the option to download the training videos?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40996-is-there-any-way-i-can-enable-the-option-to-download-the-training-videos) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "n/a" - Title: [How to begin an awareness program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40992-how-to-begin-an-awareness-program) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "n/a" ### MetaCompliance Security Awareness Training - Title: [Has](https://www.g2.com/discussions/has) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Has not" - Title: [What other applications would you recommend for email security that goes hand in hand with MetaCompliance Cloud?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51655-what-other-applications-would-you-recommend-for-email-security-that-goes-hand-in-hand-with-metacompliance-cloud) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Cofense (aka Phishme) is a great tool for testing how your users are doing and providing training where needed." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hook-security-vs-knowbe4-security-awareness-training-vs-metacompliance-security-awareness-training)