Best Phishing Simulation Software in 2026

In short: SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption and Trellix Data Loss Prevention. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CanIPhish. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Huntress Security Awareness Training at $1.75/mo.

Phishing simulation software can support security-awareness exercises and the training that accompanies them. Compare simulation channels and campaign automation, then consider the landing page builder and training content participants may encounter. Risk scoring, API access, and SIEM export offer further points to weigh when reviewing results or fitting activity into security workflows. SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools, Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption, and Trellix Data Loss Prevention are among the options shown. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context as you compare the listed campaign, analysis, and training capabilities.

28 phishing simulation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

28ranked
1free plans on this page
$1.75/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Phishing Simulation Software 25 channels on this page · 94 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSimulation channelsCampaign automationLanding page builderRisk scoringTraining contentSIEM export Spec sheet Score
01 SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
02 Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
03 Trellix Data Loss Prevention Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.0
04 CanIPhish Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
05 Breach Secure Now Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.6
06 CyberHoot Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.6
07 Kaspersky Research Sandbox Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringnot statedTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
08 Huntress Security Awareness Training Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
09 Mimecast Data Leak Prevention Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportYes 7/8spec lines stated 6.5
10 Keepnet Phishing Simulator Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.4
11 Cofense Phishing Awareness Training Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
12 SoSafe Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
13 Fortra Data Security Posture Management Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsmultichannelCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
14 Hoxhunt Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringnot statedTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.1
15 Phished Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.1
16 KnowBe4 Free planNoPaid from2.4/user/moSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
17 Shirudo Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringnot statedTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
18 SANS Phishing Platform Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
19 Sophos Phish Threat Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
20 Check Point MDR/MPR Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.7
21 FortiSAT Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.7
22 uPhish Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsemailCampaign automationYesLanding page builderYesRisk scoringYesTraining contentYesSIEM exportnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.7
23 Gophish Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringnot statedTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.5
24 Infosec IQ Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.5
25 MetaCompliance Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedSimulation channelsnot statedCampaign automationnot statedLanding page buildernot statedRisk scoringYesTraining contentnot statedSIEM exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.5

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Questions about this list

Which phishing simulation software is ranked first on Specifiction?

SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.2. Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption is second and Trellix Data Loss Prevention third.

How many of these have a free plan?

1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

Which is the cheapest paid option?

On this page, Huntress Security Awareness Training has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.75/mo.

How is this list ranked?

Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.

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