KnowBe4 Alternatives for MSPs (2026): Security Awareness Training Compared
Built for MSPs, with multi-tenant management and a managed approach that keeps per-client admin time low.
KnowBe4 is the best-known security awareness training platform, with a very large content library and a mature phishing simulator. MSPs often look for an alternative for a different reason than enterprises do: they need to run training for dozens of small clients with almost no admin time per client, and they need reports that a client owner will actually read.
This comparison focuses on what matters for that model: multi-tenant management, automation, client-facing reporting, and packaging that fits MSP pricing.
KnowBe4 Alternatives Compared#
| Platform | Best for | MSP multi-tenant | Automation | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntress Managed SAT | MSPs wanting a managed, low-touch program | Yes | Automated enrollment and campaigns | Smaller library than KnowBe4 |
| BullPhish ID | MSPs using Kaseya / ID Agent tools | Yes | Scheduled campaigns and reports | Best value inside the Kaseya stack |
| Breach Secure Now | Selling training as a branded service | Yes | Automated training plus client risk reports | Confirm reporting fits your clients |
| usecure | Automated, adaptive training for SMB clients | Yes | Automated user-level training plans | Evaluate the phishing template library |
| Hoxhunt | Larger clients wanting behavior change at scale | Check partner options | Adaptive, gamified simulations | Priced and built for mid-market and up |
| Proofpoint Security Awareness | Clients already on Proofpoint email security | Check partner options | Integrates with Proofpoint threat data | Heavier for very small clients |
What MSPs Should Compare#
- Per-client admin time. The winner is usually the platform that auto-syncs users from Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and runs campaigns without monthly hand-holding.
- Client-facing reporting. Owners want a one-page view of risk and progress, not a raw click log.
- Content fit. Short, plain-language modules work better for small businesses than long enterprise courses.
- Phishing simulation realism. Look at template freshness and whether simulations adapt to each user.
- Packaging and margins. Check per-user pricing, minimums and whether you can bundle training into a security package.
Huntress Managed SAT#
Huntress built its security awareness offering (based on its 2022 acquisition of Curricula) for MSPs, with story-driven content, multi-tenant management and a managed approach to running programs.
Strengths: designed for MSP scale, low admin overhead, engaging content style.
Trade-offs: a smaller catalog than KnowBe4 if you need niche compliance modules.
BullPhish ID#
BullPhish ID from ID Agent (part of Kaseya) combines phishing simulations and training videos with MSP-oriented management and reporting.
Strengths: fits naturally if you already run Kaseya tools; simple campaign setup.
Trade-offs: strongest value comes from the wider Kaseya bundle.
Breach Secure Now#
Breach Secure Now focuses on helping MSPs sell security awareness as a service, with ongoing micro-training and client risk reporting.
Strengths: client-facing reporting and sales enablement.
Trade-offs: review the reporting outputs against what your clients actually ask for.
usecure#
usecure automates user-level training plans and simulated phishing, with MSP management features.
Strengths: automation, SMB-friendly content.
Trade-offs: compare simulation template depth with your current tool.
Hoxhunt#
Hoxhunt uses adaptive, gamified phishing simulations that adjust to each user’s performance, and it is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations.
Strengths: strong engagement and behavior-change focus.
Trade-offs: usually more than a small MSP client needs.
How We Evaluated#
We compared vendors on publicly documented capabilities: MSP and multi-tenant features, automation, content approach and reporting. We do not publish pricing or click-rate reduction claims we can’t verify. Run a pilot on two or three client tenants before switching.
FAQ#
What is the best KnowBe4 alternative for MSPs?
For most MSPs serving small businesses, Huntress Managed SAT is the strongest fit because of its multi-tenant, low-touch design. Kaseya shops should look at BullPhish ID first.
Is KnowBe4 good for MSPs?
Yes. KnowBe4 has an MSP program and the largest library. MSPs switch mainly to reduce per-client admin time or cost, or to consolidate with an existing vendor stack.
Do small businesses need phishing simulations?
Phishing remains one of the most common ways attacks start. Short, regular training plus simulations is a low-cost control, and cyber insurers increasingly ask for it.
Related: security awareness training platforms compared, phishing simulation platforms, and top cybersecurity vendors for small business.
Disclosure: vendor inclusion is editorial and not paid placement.