Best Phishing Simulation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption and Shirudo. 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 helps you organize exercises that reflect phishing scenarios and review how participants respond. Compare campaign automation and simulation channels to understand how activities can be run, then look at the landing page builder and training content. Risk scoring, API access, and SIEM export offer additional points to weigh when considering results and integrations. Free plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame costs. SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools, Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption, and Shirudo are at the top of the ranking, with Hoxhunt and CanIPhish also among the early entries. Use the listed criteria to assess which campaign and training features match your needs.
28 phishing simulation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: Yes
- 2 Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: Yes
- 3 Shirudo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: Yes
- 4 Hoxhunt iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 5 CanIPhish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 6 Trellix Data Loss Prevention No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 7 Mimecast Data Leak Prevention No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 8 Cofense Phishing Awareness Training No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 9 CyberHoot No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$125/mo
- 10 Keepnet Phishing Simulator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 11 Breach Secure Now No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 12 Fortra Data Security Posture Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 13 SoSafe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5€52.08/mo Simulation channels: multichannelCampaign automation: Yes
- 14 Huntress Security Awareness Training No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$1.75/mo Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 15 Phished No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 16 KnowBe4 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$2.40/mo
- 17 SANS Phishing Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: Yes
- 18 Check Point MDR/MPR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 19 FortiSAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 20 Infosec IQ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 21 MetaCompliance No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 22 Sophos Phish Threat No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 23 uPhish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Simulation channels: emailCampaign automation: YesLanding page builder: Yes
- 24 Gophish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 25 Hook Security No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
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Questions about this list
Which phishing simulation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
SMARTFENSE Simulation Tools is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.2. Proofpoint Email DLP and Encryption is second and Shirudo 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.