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Best KnowBe4 Alternatives in 2026
KnowBe4 is the world's largest security awareness training platform, offering phishing simulations and security training for enterprise organizations. Looking for something better? Here are the top alternatives.
Last Updated: April 2026
What Is KnowBe4?
KnowBe4 is the world's largest security awareness training platform, founded in 2010 by Stu Sjouwerman in Clearwater, Florida. The company was acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2023 for $4.6 billion. KnowBe4 provides simulated phishing attacks, security awareness training modules, and compliance assessments to help organizations reduce human-factor cybersecurity risk. The platform serves over 65,000 organizations globally. While KnowBe4 excels at security awareness, it is a single-purpose tool — it cannot be used for general training, onboarding, skills development, or any non-security topic. Organizations using KnowBe4 still need a separate LMS for all other training needs.
KnowBe4: Honest Pros and Cons
What KnowBe4 Does Well
- ✓Industry-leading phishing simulation and security awareness content
- ✓Massive content library of security training modules updated regularly for new threats
- ✓Detailed analytics on phishing susceptibility and security awareness improvements
- ✓Widely adopted — used by over 65,000 organizations globally
Where KnowBe4 Falls Short
- ✗Security awareness training only — cannot be used for any other training type
- ✗No custom course authoring for non-security topics
- ✗No live sessions, community features, or general LMS capabilities
- ✗Organizations need a separate LMS for all non-security training needs
Why Users Look for KnowBe4 Alternatives
- ●Security training only
- ●No custom course authoring
- ●No general LMS features
- ●Cannot be used for other training types
- ●No community or live sessions
#1 Alternative: Arythmatic
Arythmatic is a modern, all-in-one learning infrastructure platform that gives you everything KnowBe4 offers — and more. Native live sessions, white-label branding, multi-tenant architecture, and 0% transaction fees.
Where Arythmatic Wins
Native Live Sessions
Built-in live classes, webinars, and meetings — no Zoom or third-party tool needed
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 requires connecting external video conferencing tools
White-Label Branding
Fully white-labeled academy with your custom domain, logo, and colors
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 shows its own branding on your learner-facing pages
Multi-Tenant Architecture
Run multiple academies or client portals from a single dashboard
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 supports only a single academy instance per account
Built-in Billing
Automated invoicing, subscriptions, and payment collection built into the platform
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 relies on manual invoicing or external payment processors
Community Building
Native discussion forums, peer interaction, and community spaces for learners
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 has no built-in community features — requires add-ons like Circle or Discourse
SCORM/xAPI Support
Import and track SCORM 1.2/2004 and xAPI content packages natively
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 does not support industry-standard eLearning content formats
Email Marketing
Built-in email campaigns, drip sequences, and learner engagement automation
KnowBe4: KnowBe4 requires integration with Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar tools
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Arythmatic | KnowBe4 |
|---|---|---|
| Course Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native Live Sessions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quiz & Assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community Building | ✓ | ✗ |
| White-Label Branding | ✓ | ✗ |
| SCORM/xAPI Support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Marketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Website Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics & Reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Tenant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built-in Billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing | From $49/mo | Custom |
| Transaction Fees | 0% | N/A |
See the full side-by-side breakdown
Arythmatic vs KnowBe4 — feature by feature
Total Cost of Ownership: KnowBe4 vs Arythmatic
KnowBe4's custom pricing varies but typically runs $15-25+ per user annually. For a 500-person organization, that is $7,500-12,500+ per year for security training alone — on top of whatever the organization pays for a general LMS. Arythmatic at $49/month can serve as both the general LMS and the security training delivery platform, potentially eliminating the need for a separate KnowBe4 subscription.
How to Migrate from KnowBe4 to Arythmatic
Switching platforms does not have to be painful. Here is the step-by-step process for moving from KnowBe4 to Arythmatic.
KnowBe4 can be deployed in 1-2 weeks; consolidating security and general training into Arythmatic takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arythmatic a better alternative to KnowBe4 for growing teams?
Yes. Arythmatic offers everything KnowBe4 provides plus native live sessions, white-label branding, multi-tenant architecture, and 0% transaction fees — making it a stronger choice for organizations that want a complete learning platform.
What is KnowBe4 best suited for?
Organizations needing security awareness and phishing training
How does Arythmatic pricing compare to KnowBe4?
Arythmatic starts at $49/month with 0% transaction fees and all features included. KnowBe4 is priced at Custom.
How do I migrate my courses and learners from KnowBe4 to Arythmatic?
Yes. Arythmatic's support team can help you migrate your content, learners, and data from KnowBe4. SCORM-compliant content can be imported directly.
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