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Kaspersky Security Awareness 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Security Awareness
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
9th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
6
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 October 2025, in the Security Awareness Training category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Security Awareness is 2.1%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KnowBe4 is 25.8%, down from 33.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Awareness Training Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
KnowBe425.8%
Kaspersky Security Awareness2.1%
Other72.1%
Security Awareness Training
 

Featured Reviews

MB
Empowers security training through customizable modules and gamification
The integrated learning and management system is very useful as it allows both predefined and custom training modules. The assessment through simulated phishing attacks is a strong feature, enabling checks on the effectiveness of training. Gamification adds value as many organizations appreciate this approach, and the training templates offer a high level of customization. Unlike others, Kaspersky provides this without additional costs, which is remarkable.
Amran Hossain - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is pretty detailed and covers very small points across the security domain, which I appreciate about it, and it's very easy to onboard with features such as SSO and enterprise level administration."
"The nice thing about it is, if you want to try it, there is a POC available, so you can have a proof of concept."
"Overall, I rate Kaspersky Security Awareness a ten out of ten and actively recommend it to others."
"Kaspersky Security Awareness is a little cheaper and easy to use."
"The gamification aspect of Kaspersky Security Awareness is appreciated by many organizations, including mine, as it offers a fun learning experience."
"The Kaspersky Awareness program supports the Arabic language, which is one of the good points."
"Kaspersky Security Awareness has deep packet inspection and the ability to capture viruses."
"Their support is very quick and informative, deserving a rating of 10."
"The main thing is the overall report card. We get to tell the percentages of users who click on links and who don't click on links. We also get an overall score or risk score from them, which also helps us."
"The impact of KnowBe4's automated training campaigns on the overall cybersecurity posture is quite comprehensive because it covers everything from the very basics of cybersecurity to evolving and emerging threats."
"There are many valuable features. It's already deployed in the cloud, and you don't have to install anything. You just upload your users to the cloud and tweak something if needed. You can whitelist some servers to work with this properly. When everything is ready, you can start using the platform and its many automated features."
"KnowBe4 has been quite useful for us as a mid-size company, providing a lot of information."
"The solution is very well priced and very affordable."
"Since we did not have any security program initially, this training program was introduced by our CTO as the first training program in our company."
"KnowBe4 has a lot of high-quality content, and their interface is very user-friendly."
 

Cons

"Kaspersky Security Awareness could improve its user interface since it looks outdated, even though the content is top-notch."
"Kaspersky Security Awareness could improve its user interface since it looks outdated, even though the content is top-notch."
"There should be more of a drive from their side to promote the product."
"The GUI could be improved."
"Kaspersky Security Awareness needs improvement in its ability to detect unknown attacks or unknown zero traffic attacks."
"It could be more localized for Ukrainian users. This platform is international, and it has a lot of material in different languages, but not in Ukrainian and Russian languages. There's plenty of different content updated regularly for English, French, and German users. They have a lot more information, and Ukrainian users also want more."
"The training program is very interactive, but sometimes it is hard to follow the process, particularly the steps."
"In terms of improvement, we would appreciate having the attachments or more details on the raw messages used in the PhishER site, as sometimes it can be a bit buggy."
"Enhancing the product's emotional intelligence, particularly by providing training content tailored to specific audiences, is an area for improvement."
"I feel that the marketing of KnowBe4 needs improvement because many people need to know more about the types of cyber securities that exist."
"A lot of their training is designed for people who are almost entirely computer illiterate, which is fine because you want to be comprehensive in your cybersecurity training, but much of the content they have might not be required, and that might cause frustration, especially when you're trying to implement a cybersecurity program where you're training your entire workforce."
"I would like to see Novo4 expand to other channels outside of emails to things such as text messages."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The more users there are, the cheaper the product is."
"Although the price is acceptable and somewhat competitive, it would be better if it were cheaper."
"I rate the product pricing as four out of ten."
"I don't know the cost, but I believe we are paying yearly. We did like a three-year or five-year contract. I am not aware of any extra costs in addition to a standard licensing fee."
"Licensing is paid on a yearly basis. You can go to the official site to check their approximate pricing. It's based on the number of users or staff. It can vary from country to country, but for Ukraine, it works as it's stated on the site."
"It's about five dollars a seat per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your primary use case for Kaspersky Security Awareness?
We have been using Kaspersky Security Awareness mostly for compliance. The benefit we have seen is in terms of compliance. We have been able to be compliant, but the control over the program was ve...
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

Insolar, Goods.ru
West Aurora Public School District 129
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