# Hoxhunt Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Hoxhunt the right Security Awareness Training solution for you? Explore 338 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/233248/Hoxhunt/reviews --- Hoxhunt 4.9 (338) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233248/Hoxhunt/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Hoxhunt Ease of use 4.9 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Engaging security training experience 97% positive reviews out of 34 Most users report gamification elements, rewards, and challenges make security training enjoyable, motivating ongoing participation and learning. James G Advertising Measurement Lead, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "At first I thought it would be another chore and would add time; however, I quickly realized that learning in a gamified way was not only very fun, but also a great way to learn and remain very vigil with my emails." Challenges with email simulations 55% negative reviews out of 64 Some users report issues with missed emails during time off, inconsistent reporting, and occasional confusion from simulated phishing messages. Abhisek P Software Engineer, 10,001+ employees. "I am not a great fan of the calculation of the time taken for reporting a Hoxhunt training mail feature, because maybe someone is busy with other activities and might report once he/she has access to mail." Intuitive and integrated interface 96% positive reviews out of 23 Most reviewers describe the user interface as visually appealing, easy to navigate, and seamlessly integrated with email platforms for daily use. Effective cyber threat education 100% positive reviews out of 20 Reviewers feel threat awareness training uses real-life scenarios, frequent updates, and practical examples to improve recognition of cyber risks. Nishant A Senior Accountant, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "It is a great way for spreading awareness for cybersecurity and other IT related threats." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 338 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ankith T. Software Developer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Makes Securtiy Awareness Easy to Understand" May 10, 2026 5.0 My overall experience is very good. The platform is easy to use, the phishing email training feels realistic and practical. The quizzes and challenges make learning more engaging instead of boring. Customer support is helpful, and interface is clean and simple. Overall the training quality and security awareness benefits makes it worthwhile. Pros The training which they provide does not feel bored. The fake phishing emails arrive naturally in the inbox, so one can learn whil working instead of sitting through long cyber awareness videos. The user interface is very user friendly and value for money. Cons One thing I dislike after using this platform for a long time, some phishing simulations can become predictable. The software mainly focuses on Email phishing challenges and quizzes, while modern threats like fake calls, messaging scams and deepfake attacks are not covered enough. The pricing is bit expensive. Review Source Mikey B. Recruiter Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fun gamified anti-phishing" May 24, 2025 5.0 Pros Gamifies cybersecurity and anti-phishing. Clever fake emails, ability to "phish a friend" to test your colleagues to make it even more fun. Cons Hoxhunt's add-on inside of Outlook could be a little slow at times to process and delete an email after reporting it. It's a manner of 5-10 seconds but still a bit slow for something normally instant. Review Source ST Shawn T. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review of Security Features" September 20, 2022 5.0 Very good Pros What I like about the software is that it is intuitive to the process in your everyday use of Outlook / emails. There is not alot of steps you need to make. See something, say something etc.. Cons Trickery - it's not necessarily bad, just that a couple times I feel like I was duped when either missing an email or deleted knowing it wasn't for me. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Support Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to Use and Fun to Progress" March 1, 2026 5.0 The Hoxhunt user interface is well designed and easy to use. I enjoy the game-like features, such as leveling up and leaderboards, which keep users engaged. I also haven't had any issues that required contacting customer support. Pros I like how Hoxhunt sends realistic-looking phishing emails, which helps us learn how to spot real-world security threats. Cons I wish Hoxhunt had the same phishing report button on the web as it does on mobile. Right now, I can only see the button when using my mobile device. It would also be helpful if it sent alerts or notifications if I accidentally clicked on a phishing link and directed me to Hoxhunt to review what happened. Review Source CM Christopher M. Lead Business Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Effective, Fun, and Practical Security Awareness Training" October 4, 2024 5.0 Hoxhunt has been an invaluable tool for reinforcing our company’s security culture. The ease of use, combined with comprehensive and engaging training modules, has made it simpler to keep everyone informed and aware of the latest security threats. It not only effectively reduces risks but also cultivates a proactive mindset around security best practices. Overall, Hoxhunt stands out as a must-have for any organization serious about cybersecurity training. Pros Hoxhunt simplifies the process of keeping the entire team informed about the most recent security policies and best practices. Its interactive and engaging training sessions ensure that security awareness is always a top priority for everyone, making the learning process enjoyable and memorable. The platform's content is consistently updated, and its focus on real-world threats is highly practical. Cons There's not much to dislike about Hoxhunt. If I had to pick something, it would be great to have more customization options for the training sessions. Nevertheless, the "pause training" feature is very helpful in ensuring that no one falls behind, which is a thoughtful touch. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer HR Banking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HoxHunt Review" June 14, 2024 5.0 Pros What stands out about Hoxhunt is its ability to significantly enhance an organization's cybersecurity efforts. Through simulated phishing attacks and interactive training modules, it effectively raises awareness among employees about cyber threats. Hoxhunt's features not only help identify areas for improvement but also empower staff to recognize and respond to phishing attempts adeptly. Moreover, its functionality for reporting and mitigating spam emails adds an extra layer of security to safeguard the organization's digital assets. Overall, Hoxhunt's comprehensive approach makes it a valuable tool for bolstering cybersecurity preparedness and resilience. Cons One common concern might be that while simulated phishing attacks are useful for training, they could also potentially induce stress or anxiety among employees if not handled sensitively. Review Source 💾 Simon S. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Really helps ingrain the right email security mindset, without hassle" September 20, 2022 5.0 It's great and I'm happy my coworkers enjoy and share what they learn about phishing. Pros It's extremely easy to use and not manual setup needed for the user if implemented by an organization. Simulated trainings can be sent to non opted-in users and easy instructions help them get enrolled. Simulations ramp up to become very realistic, and even very knowledgeable users have to do double-takes. Very short, non-intrusive, learning snippets for each simulation explain things like sense of urgency, how to check links and best practices well. Users in my teams have over the past two years started reporting anything suspicious, and it's a big difference from before implementing Hoxhunt. Cons I think the training ceiling could be increased a bit to avoid having users instinctively report (expecting a simulation training) and treat an email as 'safe' if it turns out not to be a threat simulation. Review Source Abhisek P. Software Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wonderful experience with Hoxhunt learning journey " April 30, 2024 5.0 Pros Hoxhunt training is a part of our organization. In day to day world every day, we receive many spam, phishing, and malware in our inboxes. Hoxhunt training included great quality testing mail for its users to identify and earn badges. That not only generates learning interest but also provides broader knowledge and competition among members of the organization to see their rank & where they stand in the smart world. In a world full of cyber-attacks this is the most essential training. Cons I am not a great fan of the calculation of the time taken for reporting a Hoxhunt training mail feature, because maybe someone is busy with other activities and might report once he/she has access to mail. In that case, their rank is going down as the time of reporting as soon as a mail is received also getting calculated. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Useful tool" May 31, 2024 5.0 Pros I think it's a very useful tool for safety and for practicing in order to recognize alarm bells right away. Cons At the moment I have not found any flaws. In case I find one I will report it in the future. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Scrum Master, Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Gamified experience for phishing simulations and other threats" September 21, 2023 5.0 Hoxhunt training and outlook plugin + smartly created simulated threats create a seamless learning and awareness package for companies who want to not only train, but refresh those perishable skills often. I think that's where Hoxhunt shines - it integrates to Outlook and has some gamified experience and leaderboards to keep the employees motivated to participate. Pros Simulated threats are really good. Trainings are easy to comprehend for even not so technical persons. Repetition of basics is good method to learn and keep awareness high to counter the real world threats.Hoxhunt add-in to Outlook works well and can be used as "no-brainer" check for any even slightly suspicious emails. If it's not training and still suspicious, then I would give it extra round of inspection and/or report to company IT. Cons I only recently found out that also my mobile Outlook app has the Hoxhunt plugin. I had skipped reporting some training mails before finding out that it can be also done in my mobile phone since I'm not always in front of computer.There may be limitations also on Outlook for Web - if that gets later added I would assess that then the coverage is spot on. Review Source SV Sona V. Trainee Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Pros and Cons of using Hoxhunt" June 3, 2024 5.0 Pros The platform is user-friendly, and offers really engaging and personalized training experiences. It’s overall a powerful tool for strengthening a company's cybersecurity posture by turning employees into a first line of defense against phishing and other social engineering attacks. Cons What can come up as cons, is that with time, some of the emails coming in disguise from Hoxhunt for simulating phishing get unnoticed by the employee. Besides, if employees are exposed to phishing simulations too frequently, they might start recognizing the patterns of these simulations without really learning to apply the skills in real-world scenarios. Review Source VP Vishaan P. Director - Valmet South Africa Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt - A practical tool to prepare people for real world threats" September 21, 2022 5.0 Very good. Good training and awareness of potential threats out there and allows me to share those experiences with other non-users of the product (like my parents) on things to watch out for. Pros The simulations of potential cyber threats are an excellent mechanism to help bring awareness to people regarding the options out there. I like the follow up learnings that take place thereafter working through the thought processes behind the threat, how it works and how it is meant to guide people towards making poor decisions. The practical tips on how to deal with these problems then make much more sense because you realise what they were trying to do. Cons Product is fine to use but some of the threat mails are too obvious and need to be tailored better to try and simulate a threat. For example, I work for a company headquartered in Finland. And often the threats that come through are written in the Finnish language. However I am based in South Africa, so I immediately know if an email is a Hoxhunt threat purely because of the language used in the mail as opposed to testing a specific principle / risk / mode of attack. Review Source CD Clay D. Software Developer Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "More benefit than just training - makes checking my email fun" May 31, 2024 5.0 Pros We use Hoxhunt for its simulated phishing email service. They'll send fake phishing emails to me and my coworkers to train us to recognize and thwart the real deal. It's a lot of fun and makes me actually want to check my email! Cons I don't really engage with hoxhunt often or deeply - I'm just on the user side for the phishing emails, which come in irregularly, roughly once a month (as intended, to avoid people from getting to expect these and spoiling the training). So I'm not really in a position to have a negative opinion of any aspect of hoxhunt Review Source GW Gayla W. Commercial Support Specialist Package/Freight Delivery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Safety First" May 31, 2024 5.0 Pretty good, no real complaints. Everything seems to be working well. Pros They monitor our system to keep the company safe from hackers. Cons Sometimes, their test emails come at bad times. Review Source KC Kira C. Director of Operations Gambling & Casinos Used the software for: 2+ years ### "excellent training tool" May 10, 2024 5.0 Pros I like that this program trains us against threats, in a safe simulated environment. It moves emails that seem fishy to a different folder, so it makes you aware that something may be risky with it. Cons Some of the training modules that pop up after reporting an email don't always seem relevant to the reported email. Maybe I just didn't understand what the training was for. Review Source VA Venkatesh A. Data Engineer Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent product with great features, when security matters!!!" September 20, 2022 5.0 Pros We use this software in our organization to report phishing mails, listed important pros of many- 1. Excellent tool to train everyone to be ready to avoid any threats. 2. Different simulation mails helps us to identify all kinds of tricks hackers use. 3. Star ratings with rank and progress makes us to respond to simulation mails more. 4. Quick training provided after reporting mails are very informative and crisp which saves lot of time and provide lot of information. 5. Very good user interface which pulls us to explore all the options in the tool. Finally I would say this has great features which is really helpful for any organization. Cons No cons to mention as such. Only suggestion from my end to Hoxhunt is to advertise more and make organizations use this more. Review Source JB Jurgita B. Card exper Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt everyone must have" April 8, 2024 5.0 Increased caution. Evaluation of received information. Data protection Pros Phishing, Tests, questions. I like, when get unexpected check Cons Report, i don't understand why we have to do that. Sometimes to easy. Review Source SC Suraj C. Energy Specialist Oil & Energy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Hoxhunt has been instrumental in helping to resolve emails security queries" June 4, 2024 5.0 Pros That it is simple to use, not like other solutions provided by companies Cons Nothing at the moment, every time I have had to use Hoxhunt it has been very timely in response Review Source GO Giorgio O. Product Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Happy Hoxhunt User " May 29, 2024 5.0 Very Positive, the gamification keeps me engaged with the content. Pros Hoxhunt is integrated into my inbox and is very easy to use and navigate. The content is also easy to digest and well written. Cons I was initially confused on how to access my portal and some early simulation emails were sent straight to Junk. Review Source LH Lisa H. Business Controller Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt Security is the best!" September 1, 2022 5.0 Its been insightful and fun. Pros Knowing we have it, it keeps me on my toes to actually look closely at the emails and not just delete them or pass them by. Or even worse, click on them. Cons I'm competitive, so I don't like that if I'm on vacation or out of the office for a few days if I miss one it goes as missed if I don't click it in a specific amount of days. I seem to miss 1 every time i'm out of the office. I want my stars! Review Source José F. IM Manager Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best app for security awareness" November 29, 2022 5.0 The best way to train and make users aware of the threats and attacks that we could receive via email. Pros The intelligent way to detect and sectorize threats, easy to report and good motivation and interarivo, the way to raise awareness and educate users about possible threats. Cons So far I see everything adjusted to the needs. Review Source RA Raj A. SR. DESIGN ENGINEER Machinery Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Awesome Product..." September 21, 2022 5.0 in a single word.. Excellent.... Pros it will train you for not being attacked by some hacker. so you will get alert when actually happens. great software. really recommend to all. it will increase the safety of data. Cons no cons till date i was found. there is lots of Pros. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Planning Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Must have for corporations and employees " September 24, 2022 5.0 Pros It makes one aware of the evolving methods of the attacks used. Keeps you informed and also allows to report potential threats which help organization keep the networks and data safe. In today's business environment it is very important to have data protection. Most of "learning emails" are skipped by users but with Hoxhunt users directly get involved and can understand in real time how much careful and aware they have to be not just while using the organization email but their own personal stuff as well. Cons More stimulation emails as the user progresses up the level. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Principal Technical Specialist Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt Review" June 6, 2022 5.0 It's the best tool I have used recently which guides users using a real-world scenario and makes users aware of the dangers involved in simple-looking email/attachments/links etc .... I would really recommend the same Pros The real world spoof spam email are used to train the user from the pitfall of real world. Cons Hoxhunt Dashboard UI & Ability to play any spoof scenario multiple time is missing Review Source RV Ralf V. Designer/Educator Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt" September 20, 2022 5.0 Very good and easily understood Pros Very easy to access and to understand when reporting something Cons I like all the features in the program that I can use Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Security Awareness Training](https://www.capterra.com/security-awareness-training-software/)[Cybersecurity](https://www.capterra.com/cybersecurity-software/)[Email Security](https://www.capterra.com/email-security-software/)