Hoxhunt
Helsinki platform with adaptive phishing training over email, SMS, calls and Teams
Quick Overview
| Company | Hoxhunt Oy |
|---|---|
| Category | Security Awareness Training |
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland |
| Founded | 2016 |
| EU Presence | EU (Finland) |
| Data Location | No hosting location or provider stated on the pages read |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports, GDPR and CCPA listed on the security page |
| Pricing | Per employee, quoted after a 30-minute scoping call; the quote depends on the number of employees and the capabilities needed |
| Replaces | KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training |
Detailed Review
Hoxhunt is operated by Hoxhunt Oy at Porkkalankatu 3 in Helsinki, business ID 2758722-7, registered in April 2016 in the Finnish register. The site also lists a German imprint for Hoxhunt GmbH in the Dusseldorf register, and offices in Minneapolis and Singapore. Hoxhunt says it serves 3 million users worldwide, runs 7 million simulations a month and supports more than 40 languages. Its products are security awareness training, adaptive phishing training, email incident response automation and a behaviour risk console.
The adaptive idea is that each person receives simulations personalised by department and location, with instant micro-training after a failure. Simulations run across email, SMS, phone calls or Teams, and employees can report a suspicious message, which Hoxhunt then analyses.
The security page lists SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports, GDPR and CCPA, and does not name a hosting location, so the data processing agreement is where to ask. Hoxhunt pairs this with automated phishing analysis and instant feedback for reported messages, so reporting becomes part of the training instead of an afterthought.
Hoxhunt says its price is per employee and quoted after a 30-minute scoping call, so there is no amount to compare. It is a heavier platform than a phishing simulator, and more of a programme than a campaign tool.
A company that needs a record for a first audit will find it more than it needs; a security team that wants to measure reporting behaviour over time will find the depth useful. Compared with Phished it reaches more channels, and compared with CybSafe it leans on simulations more than on nudges.
What Hoxhunt does well
- Hoxhunt Oy is confirmed in the Finnish register under business ID 2758722-7
- Simulations across email, SMS, phone calls and Teams
- SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports listed on the security page
- Supports more than 40 languages and personalises by department and location
- Email incident response automation analyses reported messages
Where Hoxhunt falls short
- No amount; a quote follows a 30-minute scoping call
- No hosting location or provider named on the pages read
- Has a US office in Minneapolis and lists CCPA alongside GDPR
- More platform than a team that needs only simulations and evidence
Standout feature. Hoxhunt is the only platform here that describes simulations reaching people over email, SMS, phone calls and Teams in one adaptive programme.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Hoxhunt Oy is confirmed in the Finnish register under business ID 2758722-7
- Simulations across email, SMS, phone calls and Teams
- SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports listed on the security page
- Supports more than 40 languages and personalises by department and location
- Email incident response automation analyses reported messages
Cons
- No amount; a quote follows a 30-minute scoping call
- No hosting location or provider named on the pages read
- Has a US office in Minneapolis and lists CCPA alongside GDPR
- More platform than a team that needs only simulations and evidence
Alternatives to Hoxhunt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoxhunt?
Hoxhunt is operated by Hoxhunt Oy at Porkkalankatu 3 in Helsinki, business ID 2758722-7, registered in April 2016 in the Finnish register. The site also lists a German imprint for Hoxhunt GmbH in the Dusseldorf register, and offices in Minneapolis and Singapore. Hoxhunt says it serves 3 million users worldwide, runs 7 million simulations a month and supports more than 40 languages. Its products are security awareness training, adaptive phishing training, email incident response automation and a behaviour risk console.
Where is Hoxhunt based?
Hoxhunt operates from Helsinki, Finland, which places it under EU (Finland). Compliance: SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 reports, GDPR and CCPA listed on the security page.
What does Hoxhunt cost?
Per employee, quoted after a 30-minute scoping call; the quote depends on the number of employees and the capabilities needed.
Who is Hoxhunt best for?
Security teams with capacity that want adaptive training across email, SMS, calls and Teams. Hoxhunt is the only platform here that describes simulations reaching people over email, SMS, phone calls and Teams in one adaptive programme.
What are the drawbacks of Hoxhunt?
No amount; a quote follows a 30-minute scoping call. No hosting location or provider named on the pages read. Has a US office in Minneapolis and lists CCPA alongside GDPR. More platform than a team that needs only simulations and evidence.
Is Hoxhunt a good alternative to KnowBe4?
Hoxhunt is built as a European alternative to KnowBe4: Helsinki platform with adaptive phishing training over email, SMS, calls and Teams. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Hoxhunt compare to other Security Awareness Training tools?
Hoxhunt is one of several European Security Awareness Training tools we cover. It is most often compared with KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training.