What is the main difference between PhishingU and KnowBe4?

The main difference is the model: KnowBe4 is usually sold as an annual per-seat subscription, with a seat minimum and a commitment, and is aimed at an ongoing awareness program in large organizations. PhishingU is a self-serve, one-time payment per campaign, in Hebrew, suited to a quick exercise with no commitment.

Is PhishingU cheaper than KnowBe4?

It depends on the scope. For a single exercise, or a few exercises a year, a one-time payment from ₪999 is usually more economical than an annual per-seat subscription. For an ongoing awareness program in a large organization, compare the total cost against a quote from a subscription platform.

Can you get a certificate and report like those of a large platform?

Yes. At the end of every exercise with PhishingU you receive a summary report and an awareness training completion certificate. You can also add a 60-minute in-person training by a CISO, at the office or remotely.

A fair comparison

A KnowBe4 alternative in Hebrew

A KnowBe4 alternative in Hebrew is a solution that runs a phishing simulation without an annual per-seat subscription. PhishingU offers this as a self-serve service: a one-time payment from ₪999 per campaign, with a report and a certificate in Hebrew. If you are a large organization building a continuous annual awareness program, a subscription platform such as KnowBe4 may suit you better.

Last updated: 19.10.2026 | Written and reviewed by the PhishingU team

KnowBe4 is a strong platform for an annual awareness program in large organizations. If you want a quick phishing exercise in Hebrew, paid as a one-time payment per campaign and with no subscription - PhishingU is a simple Israeli alternative.

How to compare a KnowBe4 alternative: a checklist

Instead of comparing by promises, it is worth checking six points with each vendor, and marking "not published" when there is no public information. This lets you compare fairly between a subscription platform, a per-campaign service and an open source tool.

1. Pricing model

An annual per-seat subscription, payment per campaign, or a self-installed open source tool. It is worth requesting a written quote and checking whether there is a seat minimum or a commitment.

2. Language

Whether the templates, landing pages, report and certificate are in Hebrew, and whether the interface suits employees who do not read English.

3. Setup time and who does it

Whether the organization sets it up itself, whether installation is needed, and what is required from IT.

4. Report and documentation

What the report includes, and whether it can be attached to a customer's security questionnaire. See also: responding to an information security questionnaire.

5. Support

In what language, at what hours and through what channel.

6. Scope of use

Whether you need a continuous annual awareness program or a defined exercise, because that changes which model fits.

Where PhishingU fits and where it does not

Fits: An organization of up to 100 employees that wants a one-time phishing simulation in Hebrew with no subscription: from ₪999 per campaign, with a report and a certificate of participation.
Fits less: A large organization building a continuous annual awareness program with monitoring and broad training content. In such a case a subscription platform may fit better.

For a general comparison between tools: A comparison of phishing simulation tools. For the price: How much does a phishing simulation cost.

PhishingU versus KnowBe4

	PhishingU (us)	KnowBe4
Pricing model	A one-time payment per campaign, from ₪999	An annual per-seat subscription (by quote)
Commitment	No subscription, no commitment	A seat minimum and an annual commitment
Hebrew and Israeli adaptation	Full Hebrew (RTL) and a certificate of participation in awareness training	An English interface, multilingual content
Setup and time	About 15 minutes, no technical knowledge*	Account creation and configuration
Report and certificate	A summary report + an awareness training completion certificate	Reports and a dashboard
In-person training by a CISO	Yes, optional (at the office or remote)	Digital training content (LMS)
Who it suits	Small and mid-sized businesses in Israel that want a quick exercise in Hebrew	Large organizations with a continuous annual awareness program

* Setting up an exercise with PhishingU takes less than 15 minutes with no technical knowledge - one simple action is required from IT (allowlisting the sender), and launch is subject to a review and approval by the information security team, up to one business day.

The comparison is based on public information as of September 2026 and is intended for general orientation only. The features, products and prices of other vendors may change - we recommend verifying with each vendor. The names KnowBe4, GoPhish and PhishingBox and the trademarks belong to their lawful owners; there is no affiliation, association or sponsorship between them and PhishingU.

Choose PhishingU if

You want to run a single phishing exercise or a few exercises a year, with no subscription and no commitment
You need full Hebrew (RTL) and content that fits the training requirements of Amendment 13
A small or mid-sized business, a startup or a professional office that wants a quick result without a complex setup
You prefer a one-time payment per campaign from ₪999, instead of a per-seat price for a year

Consider a large subscription platform if

A large organization building a continuous annual awareness program with ongoing training
You need a very broad content and training library (LMS) and many enterprise integrations
You prefer a per-seat subscription model over time, with ongoing program management

Frequently asked questions

Yes. PhishingU is an Israeli service in full Hebrew (RTL) for phishing simulation and awareness training, with a report and a certificate of participation in Hebrew, evidence that helps meet part of the requirements of Amendment 13. Unlike an annual per-seat subscription, PhishingU is a one-time payment per campaign from ₪999.

For a comparison with all the tools: The full comparison page