1. Hoxhunt
Hoxhunt Oy · Helsinki · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4/5
Human risk management platform that trains employees to recognise and report phishing emails.
On request
Quote-based
Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · Alternatives
Best KnowBe4 alternatives in India (2027)
KnowBe4 is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from KnowBe4, Clearwater, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to KnowBe4 are Hoxhunt (On request), Censys (On request), LUCY Security (On request), Phished (On request) and Security Mentor (On request).
Why businesses look for a KnowBe4 alternative
Indian support and GST
KnowBe4 is built in United States. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
KnowBe4 alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches KnowBe4's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | KnowBe4 (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Hoxhunt | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Censys | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 3 |  LUCY Security | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 4 |  Phished | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  Security Mentor | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  Seqrite | Price on request · Quote based on headcount and tier | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  ManageEngine Log360 | $1,095/year · Log360 Cloud Professional, 10 log sources; on-premise by quote | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  ManageEngine PAM360 | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Data Resolve | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  TAC Security | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protection | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 12 |  Innefu Labs | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Sophos | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  CloudSEK | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  InstaSafe | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Fortinet FortiGate | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Palo Alto Networks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Check Point | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Cisco Secure | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  CrowdStrike Falcon | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 KnowBe4 alternatives in detail
2. Censys
Censys · Ann Arbor · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 3.9/5
Censys maps internet-facing infrastructure so security teams can defend attack surfaces and hunt threats.
On request
Quote-based
3. LUCY Security
Lucy Security AG · Cham · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 3.9/5
Phishing simulation and cybersecurity awareness training platform.
On request
Quote-based
4. Phished
Phished · Leuven · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 3.9/5
Automated security awareness training and phishing simulation platform.
On request
Quote-based
5. Security Mentor
Security Mentor, Inc. · Monterey · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 3.9/5
Security awareness training and phishing simulation in short lessons.
On request
Quote-based
6. Seqrite
Quick Heal Technologies · Pune · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Enterprise endpoint security from Quick Heal.
Price on request · Quote based on headcount and tier
Quote-based
Compared with KnowBe4
- Built in India (Pune)
Key features
- Anti-malware, behaviour blocking, anti-ransomware
- GoDeep.AI detection engine
- IDS/IPS and phishing protection
- Device control and DLP with watermarking
- BitLocker management and remote wipe
7. ManageEngine Log360
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
SIEM from ManageEngine.
$1,095/year · Log360 Cloud Professional, 10 log sources; on-premise by quote
Quote-based
Compared with KnowBe4
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Vigil IQ detection, investigation and response module
- 2,000+ MITRE ATT&CK-mapped detection rules
- Incident Workbench with process lineage and AI timelines
- UEBA with risk scores and dynamic peer groups
- ML-based adaptive thresholds and no-code rule tuning
8. ManageEngine PAM360
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Privileged access management.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with KnowBe4
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Network discovery and automatic onboarding of privileged accounts
- AES-256 encrypted vault with role-based permissions
- Password resets and rotation
- APIs to remove hard-coded application credentials
- SSH key discovery, creation, deployment and rotation
9. Data Resolve
Data Resolve Technologies · Noida · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Insider threat and DLP.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with KnowBe4
- Built in India (Noida)
10. TAC Security
TAC Security · Mumbai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Vulnerability management built in Mumbai.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with KnowBe4
- Built in India (Mumbai)
KnowBe4 alternatives by what you need
How to choose a KnowBe4 alternative
- Start with endpoint protection and MFA — they stop most incidents.
- Check CERT-In compliance requirements for your sector.
- Managed services help when you have no security staff.
KnowBe4 alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to KnowBe4 in 2027?+
The closest matches to KnowBe4 on App Advisor are Hoxhunt (On request), Censys (On request), LUCY Security (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match KnowBe4, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to KnowBe4?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to KnowBe4 has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to KnowBe4?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Seqrite (Price on request · Quote based on headcount and tier), ManageEngine Log360 ($1,095/year · Log360 Cloud Professional, 10 log sources; on-premise by quote), ManageEngine PAM360 (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
KnowBe4 vs Hoxhunt: which is better?+
Hoxhunt is the closest match to KnowBe4 in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these KnowBe4 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category KnowBe4 also covers, and KnowBe4's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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