KnowBe4
KnowBe4 is a cloud-based, web security awareness training service from KnowBe4, a company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
What KnowBe4 is
KnowBe4 is a cloud-based, web security awareness training service from KnowBe4, a company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Its capabilities include phishing simulations, risk scoring, automated training and a button for users to report suspected phishing. It also provides data discovery, incident workflows, playbook automation, alert enrichment and threat intelligence actions, with SSO support. The service does not include case management. KnowBe4 is sold on paid plans and has no free plan. SAT Foundation is listed at $2.40 a month and SAT Advanced at $3.75 a month; both are billed on a 3 year term and list seat ranges from 25–50 through 1001+. The pricing note gives a starting price of $2.40/user/mo. Deployment is in the cloud.
Good
- Includes phishing simulations and risk scoring.
- Automates training and supports phishing reports.
- Provides incident workflows and playbook automation.
- Supports SSO.
Watch out
- No free plan is available.
- Case management is not included.
- Plans are billed on a 3 year term.
Who it suits
KnowBe4 may suit organizations seeking web-based security awareness training with phishing simulations and automated training. Its SSO support and incident-related workflows may also be relevant to teams that need those capabilities.
Verdict
KnowBe4 combines awareness training with phishing simulations and several incident-related capabilities. Consider the paid, three-year plans and the lack of case management when assessing fit.
Plans and prices
From KnowBe4's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Foundation | $2.40 a month | 25-50 seats · 51-100 seats · 101-250 seats · 251-500 seats · 501-1000 seats · 1001+ seats · 3 year term |
| SAT Advanced | $3.75 a month | 25-50 seats · 51-100 seats · 101-250 seats · 251-500 seats · 501-1000 seats · 1001+ seats · 3 year term |
The facts
Each one read from KnowBe4's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 2010checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Clearwater, Florida, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
What it does
- Paid from
- 2.4checked 20 Sep 2026
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