Cofense PhishMe

Cofense PhishMe is a web-based phishing simulation and security-awareness platform for organizations. It is best suited to teams that want to assess employee readiness and target follow-up training to observed gaps. Its breadth of simulations and reporting supports a structured program, but custom pricing makes it difficult to weigh against a fixed budget.

Overview

PhishMe uses phishing simulations to identify training needs and encourage more secure behavior. Exercises can draw on real phishing data and imitate smishing, vishing, and QR-code attacks, extending readiness checks beyond conventional email phishing. Risk scoring, automated training, and a phish reporting button connect assessment with follow-up. This combination is useful for organizations building an ongoing awareness program; teams that need only occasional email campaigns may not need the broader workflow.

Key features

Targeted learning and measurement

Content can be tailored and reinforced where employees need more practice. Board-ready reporting and analytics track performance and risk, helping security teams adjust training and communicate results. One-click reporting feeds a global intelligence network, adding an employee reporting path to the simulation program.

Administration, integrations, and security

Role-based configuration, auditing, and multi-factor authentication support controlled administration. Enterprise adds SAML 2.0 single sign-on, which matters to organizations that require it. Cofense describes PhishMe as part of its Technology Alliance Program, connecting partner solutions for employee readiness, intelligence, and incident response.

PhishMe transmits data over HTTPS and encrypts it at rest with AES-256. It stores click-related simulation statistics, but does not collect or store information employees enter. Cofense says its SOC 2 Type 2 certification covers PhishMe; the report is available through a sales representative under an NDA. Hosting is on AWS in Ashburn, Montreal, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Tokyo, while the Free edition is hosted only in Ashburn. Organizations with regional hosting requirements should account for that distinction.

Pricing

PhishMe is sold on a paid basis, with a free edition for organizations that want to start without a subscription cost. The published plan prices are:

Buyers should request a quote from Cofense to compare editions and establish what fits their organization. Cofense offers product demonstrations by request and lists customer support at [email protected].

Platforms

PhishMe is available on the web. The Free edition's Ashburn-only hosting is a relevant constraint for organizations considering where their simulation data is hosted; paid editions use the broader set of AWS locations.

Who it's for

Cofense describes PhishMe as an enterprise-grade SaaS solution for organizations across industries and of all sizes. It is a strong fit for security teams that need varied threat simulations, targeted reinforcement, and performance reporting in one program. Smaller teams can begin with the free edition, while organizations with SSO requirements should evaluate Enterprise. It is less suitable for buyers who need predictable published pricing or clearly defined plan limits before speaking with sales.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Simulations cover smishing, vishing, and QR-code phishing, giving teams a wider range of scenarios to assess.
• Pros: Targeted reinforcement, risk scoring, automated training, and reporting link practice to measurable follow-up.
• Pros: HTTPS transmission, AES-256 encryption at rest, role-based controls, auditing, and MFA support security-conscious organizations.
• Cons: SBE and Enterprise use custom pricing, so buyers cannot compare their costs without requesting a quote.

Alternatives

ScamDrill is worth considering for a very small-scale free start: its free plan includes one monthly email drill for one learner, a progress dashboard, and real-time alerts, with Android, iOS, API, and web platforms.

Wizer is another free option, with basic annual security-awareness training, basic user management, limited reporting, and automatic learner reminders across Android, iOS, API, and web.

Brightside AI offers a free web plan and a standalone vishing option priced at €1 a month, making it an alternative to consider for voice-focused simulations.

PhishSkill provides a 30-day free Starter period with five campaigns per month and email and WhatsApp simulations; consider it if those channel and campaign limits fit your evaluation needs.

Hoxhunt, Infosec IQ, SafeTitan, and BullPhish ID are other paid options to compare.

For broader comparisons, browse Cybersecurity Training Platforms and Security Awareness Training Software.

Verdict

Cofense PhishMe is a compelling choice for organizations that want realistic, varied phishing simulations tied to targeted training and performance reporting. The free edition offers a no-cost entry point, and Enterprise is the relevant option when SAML 2.0 SSO is required. Choose another product if published prices and clear plan limits are essential to your decision before engaging with sales.