CyberHoot vs SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools

CyberHoot is a web-based security awareness training service focused on phishing recognition and reducing human risk. HootPhish uses interactive scenarios to teach six indicators of malicious emails; AttackPhish sends realistic phishing messages and ranks individual and team performance. Dark Web Monitoring generates reports about exposed personal data and recommends protective actions. Autopilot runs awareness programs with minimal oversight, without daily logins or manual sending. CyberHoot integrates with EntraID and Google Workspace, while its enterprise offering lists an API and integrations with enterprise software and security infrastructure. It serves individuals, MSPs, businesses, education institutions, enterprises and partners. Individual training is free and includes six foundational videos, monthly video training and quarterly HootPhish training. The service has a free plan and a 30-day trial. Autopilot costs $125 a month and includes 50 users; listed tiered pricing ranges from $2.50 user/mo at a 50-user minimum to $1.00/user/m. CyberHoot states that it complies with CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA and the Australian Privacy Act.

SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is the simulation component of a SaaS security awareness platform. It covers phishing, ransomware, QR code, smishing, and USB drop campaigns. Users can edit simulation content or build scenarios from existing material or from scratch. Reports assess organizational vulnerability and changes in user behavior, while risk scores span users, groups, functional areas, hierarchical levels, and the organization. A Phishing Report Button lets users flag suspicious email for incident response review and records real-time metrics for reports of SMARTFENSE simulations. The product lists campaign automation, training content, SIEM export, and API access. Its documented REST API uses OAuth 2.0 and JSON for campaign results, risk scoring, and user management. Base integrations include Microsoft Entra ID, Google, Auth0, LDAP, and SAML 2.0; several other integrations are part of a separately contracted component. The SaaS service requires internet access, and its email and browsing domains must be allowlisted. Pricing is available on request.