# Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training vs Proofpoint Security Awareness Training Comparison

| | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 68 | 2,372 | 334 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (69.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (54.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | $2.79 1 Seat Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE

**Not enough data**

### KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training

Pros:
- Ease of Use (123 reviews)
- Training (104 reviews)

Cons:
- Phishing Issues (36 reviews)
- Repetitive Content (28 reviews)

### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

Pros:
- Training (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Phishing Issues (5 reviews)
- Integration Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (63 reviews) | 9.3 (1774 reviews) | 9.0 (216 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (62 reviews) | 9.0 (1974 reviews) | 8.8 (280 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (1737 reviews) | 8.7 (248 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (1611 reviews) | 8.5 (190 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (61 reviews) | 9.3 (1672 reviews) | 8.8 (209 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (51 reviews) | 9.4 (1595 reviews) | 9.2 (188 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (59 reviews) | 9.4 (1773 reviews) | 9.0 (211 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Security First Solutions - Select

Price: Contact Us

Description: Suitable for organizations who are starting security awareness training programs or who mostly need annual training.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Email Phishing Simulations 
- Off-the-Shelf Translations 
- Monthly ‘Tips & Tricks’ Newsletter  

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/inspired-elearning-powered-by-vipre/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

### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Security Awareness Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE** | 8.8/10 | 15 |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | 8.4/10 | 1281 |
| **Proofpoint Security Awareness Training** | 8.0/10 | 126 |

#### Assessment

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Assessment** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (1102 reviews) | 8.2 (100 reviews) | 
| **Phishing Assessment** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (1198 reviews) | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Baselining** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (1095 reviews) | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 

#### Training

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (1199 reviews) | 8.2 (117 reviews) | 
| **Interactive Training** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (1145 reviews) | 8.2 (113 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (1012 reviews) | 7.5 (92 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-scoring** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (1106 reviews) | 8.1 (103 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (1120 reviews) | 7.9 (110 reviews) | 
| **White-Labeling** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (988 reviews) | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (1158 reviews) | 8.1 (111 reviews) | 
| **AI-generated Content** | Not enough data | 6.7 (62 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 

### Secure Code Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE** | N/A | N/A |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |

#### Extensibility

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **White-Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Assessment

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrated Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Assesment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Developer Assesment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE** | N/A | N/A |
| **KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proofpoint Security Awareness Training** | N/A | N/A |

#### Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standard Courses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External Courses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Offensive Behavior** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Ethics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code of Conduct** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Corporate Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Department Specific Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Specific Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Renewals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Related** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Non Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Security Awareness Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-awareness-training)

**Unique to Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE (2):** [Ethics And Compliance LMS](https://www.g2.com/categories/ethics-and-compliance-learning), [Secure Code Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-training)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE | KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training | Proofpoint Security Awareness Training | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.8% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 69.1% | 66.0% | 39.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.1% | 21.3% | 54.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE

- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.8%
- **Financial Services:** 8.8%
- **Security and Investigations:** 7.4%
- **Banking:** 5.9%
- **Retail:** 4.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Information Services:** 2.9%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 36.8%

#### 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%

#### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

- **Financial Services:** 8.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.5%
- **Retail:** 5.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.6%
- **Construction:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 52.6%

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## Top Discussions

### Inspired eLearning Powered by VIPRE

- Title: [What is Inspired eLearning Security Awareness Training Solutions used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-inspired-elearning-security-awareness-training-solutions-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Inspired eLearning offers Security Awareness and Compliance elearning training solutions that include Security First Solutions a multilingual, off-the-shelf..."
- Title: [What other tools does Inspired eLearning offer to engage and educate users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/other-products) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "In addition to our award-winning training and the learning management system (LMS), we also offer a phishing simulation tool (PhishProof) which can mimic..."
- Title: [Are there reporting options?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-analytics-6de8abbc-cb66-4228-ad9c-2c7111508b63) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We do offer a learning management system (LMS) on which to host our courses. This LMS platform offers various reporting options, such as, user progress,..."
- Title: [Do you offer training for different roles?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-content-b0534651-9bfa-4b7e-8d66-12f47e5b27fc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! If your organization would like to provide training for managers, individual employees, developers, or IT professionals, we have you covered. 

We..."
- Title: [Is the content interactive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-content-e26fee62-2c4b-4deb-b616-e4fd10e20856) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "All of our security awareness training uses interactive activities to engage the user and provide an opportunity for the user to participate and apply what..."

### 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"

### Proofpoint Security Awareness Training

- Title: [What is Proofpoint Security Awareness Training used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-proofpoint-security-awareness-training-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Proofpoint Security Awareness Training is used to educate and train employees on recognizing and responding to cybersecurity threats, such as phishing,..."
- Title: [What are the key elements of a Security Awareness Training & Education Program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-key-elements-of-a-security-awareness-training-education-program) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Senior leader support and engagement is critical to success.  The actual program must be applicable and practical and focus on the value that the training..."
- Title: [What is the main purpose of security awareness training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-main-purpose-of-security-awareness-training) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To secure your company's cyber threats. You could have the best tools in the world but you can still become compromised and it will only take 1 user and a..."
- Title: [When will the product be integrated more tightly into the Microsoft suite of products?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14453-when-will-the-product-be-integrated-more-tightly-into-the-microsoft-suite-of-products) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

Currently with Microsoft we have integrations with Outlook (all clients) for email reporting and analysis. We also have integrations for user..."
- Title: [Do you use tools like CASB and DLP to target certain departments or people?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14386-do-you-use-tools-like-casb-and-dlp-to-target-certain-departments-or-people) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can assign training and assessments within Wombat, based on all the meta data you provide with your user synchronization. This can either be information..."

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