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CybeReady vs KnowBe4 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
CybeReady boosts phishing awareness and security resilience efficiently, providing ROI and time savings with minimal effort and maintenance.
Sentiment score
4.9
KnowBe4 provides cost-effective security training, enhances cybersecurity awareness, reduces incidents, and mitigates risks, increasing organizational security culture.
We learned extensively about cybersecurity with the training, and the automated trainings are very convenient and feasible for us.
Senior Compliance Officer at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
This soft ROI shows value within the company and how security and data are being protected.
Information Technology Solution Specialist at Toyota South Africa
The solution proved valuable for audit reporting and successfully raised awareness while reducing phishing click rates.
Cybersecurity Governance Specialist at Suse
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.7
CybeReady's support is exceptional, offering responsive, collaborative assistance with quick issue resolution and clear communication, rated 9-10/10 by users.
Sentiment score
5.7
KnowBe4 is praised for responsive, effective customer service, fast technical support, and timely feedback with minimal interactions needed.
Their support is very quick and informative.
Owner at Ekforce LLC
We have escalated questions to KnowBe4's technical support, and it has been quite helpful in guiding us, especially when we request feature edits or face buggy issues.
Cyber Security Analyst at Ideagen PLC
The content is regularly updated to reflect current threats.
Senior Executive Assistant at Zenith Bank
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
CybeReady is scalable, effectively managing vast employee data, email delivery, and performance despite heavy simulated attack loads.
Sentiment score
6.0
KnowBe4 supports scalable growth and compliance with automation, aiding diverse industries in reducing phishing risks despite synchronization challenges.
I would evaluate the scalability of KnowBe4 as quite scalable, giving it an 8.5 on a scale of one to ten.
Information Technology Solution Specialist at Toyota South Africa
The product is pretty much scalable.
Business Intelligence Developer at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
CybeReady demonstrates excellent stability, reliable cloud availability, and responsive performance with no significant outages or technical issues reported.
Sentiment score
6.4
KnowBe4 is considered stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and praised for its performance and dependable support.
KnowBe4 works without interruptions and is very stable.
Information Technology Solution Specialist at Toyota South Africa
In terms of stability, KnowBe4 is stable; based on the training we are receiving, I would rate it at nine out of ten.
Senior Software Engineering Manager at Field Nation
During the last downtime, it caused significant disruption as users couldn't access the system.
Cyber Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

CybeReady users seek improved email design, customization, better KPI assistance, and personalized guidance for large company adaptation challenges.
KnowBe4 can boost engagement by adding interactive, personalized content, localization, and more effective, stable, diverse training options.
KnowBe4 could educate people about OWASP Top 10 in web security testing and API security.
Cyber Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
KnowBe4 should focus more on these issues and provide guidance on dealing with links received from individuals who attempt to manipulate our emotions, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
EPC Environmental Manager at Nesma & Partners
The more complicated things they do about phishing, AI, and social engineering are very important, and the way they do it is very structured and good.
Manager, Strategic Risk Management at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

KnowBe4's pricing is reasonable, varying by user count and location, but may seem costly, especially in government sectors.
It's about five dollars a seat per month.
Solution Architect at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
The solution was considered expensive, particularly in government contexts.
Cyber Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
As an exceptional product, they are relatively expensive, but it is worth it because compared to offline education with hired dedicated people, it would be much more expensive and not obviously more efficient.
Owner at Ekforce LLC
 

Valuable Features

CybeReady enhances cyber threat awareness through automated phishing, tailored tips, performance feedback, and insightful data for continuous learning.
KnowBe4 provides automated phishing simulations, engaging training, AI-enhanced checks, and scalable, customizable security solutions with multilingual support.
Modern phishing emails appear authentic, as if from friends. This enables full-blown ATP operations using AI to generate convincing phishing emails, making it crucial to focus on AI-based detection against AI-generated threats.
Cyber Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
This is the biggest benefit to raise caution in the digital world, making people aware of the importance of verifying the sources of information.
Information Technology Solution Specialist at Toyota South Africa
I appreciate the training methodology. It is detailed with videos and real examples about handling phishing emails and dealing with social media links received through WhatsApp, email, or other platforms.
EPC Environmental Manager at Nesma & Partners
 

Categories and Ranking

CybeReady
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
12th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
KnowBe4
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Security Awareness Training category, the mindshare of CybeReady is 1.5%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KnowBe4 is 17.7%, down from 32.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Awareness Training Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
KnowBe417.7%
CybeReady1.5%
Other80.8%
Security Awareness Training
 

Featured Reviews

DS
VP and CSO/CISO at Avid Technology
Presents real-world phishing scenarios that have helped increase our overall resilience to cyber attacks
The area where we could probably use more attention is the involvement of CybeReady with us. It would help if a technical account manager were more actively reaching out and making sure that we are using the tool to its full potential. On the one hand, it would probably take a little bit more of our time. But on the other hand, if it were very targeted and controlled by a technical account manager, it could be very useful and take very little time. The kind of scenario I'm thinking about is where a CybeReady account manager would call and say, "Hey, I looked through your settings and, based on the numbers I'm seeing, maybe you guys can turn this on and turn this off, or adjust it this way or that way." I go in there and pull the information and I use its presentations, and that's useful. And they do periodically send out reports to summarize things. But in the world of automation, I still think you need a little bit of human touch. That's the part that's missing, just a little bit.
Amran Hossain - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineering Manager at Field Nation
Training program enables comprehensive security awareness and cautious email practices
One feature that would be highly beneficial in a future release is the ability to automatically send training articles or security tips to users on a regular, scheduled basis—for example, weekly or monthly. While the current training modules and phishing simulations are highly effective, ongoing awareness is equally important to keep security top of mind in day-to-day operations. These short, digestible articles or micro-learning content could cover recent phishing trends, real-world examples of security breaches, or quick tips on secure online behavior. Periodic delivery would serve as a continuous learning touchpoint, reinforcing key concepts from the main training and adapting to evolving threats. Ideally, this feature would also include personalization, allowing content to be tailored based on a user’s role, previous training performance, or common mistakes observed in phishing simulations. This kind of proactive, lightweight training approach could significantly enhance employee engagement with security practices and help maintain a strong security posture over time.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about KnowBe4?
Their customizable nature allows us to create scenarios that closely resemble real-world phishing attempts, making them highly relatable to our end users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KnowBe4?
I would not know about the pricing because it has been subsidized for us, so I am not fully aware of the actual cost.
What needs improvement with KnowBe4?
I have a challenge with the stability while using KnowBe4. I have made an observation regarding the login process. For every login attempt, because my organization uses KnowBe4 with a large staff s...
 

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Sample Customers

Teva Pharmaceuticals, RBS, Skoda, SentinelOne, Avid, Payoneer, SodaStream, StitchFix, NatWest, DHL, Check Point, City and County of San Francisco, Strauss, Appsflyer, BNP Paribas, Elementor, eToro, Air Astana, El Al Airlines, Arkia, Israir, Wizz, Fox Group, BDO Italia, Swiss Life and many more
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