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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 30th, 2026 # Reviews of Hoxhunt Ease of use 4.9 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JO Joseph Carlo O Product SupportInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I enjoy the game-like features, such as leveling up and leaderboards, which keep users engaged.“ March 1, 2026 JO Joseph Carlo O Product SupportInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Right now, I can only see the button when using my mobile device.“ March 1, 2026 Ankith T Software DeveloperComputer & Network Security, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The platform is easy to use, the phishing email training feels realistic and practical.“ May 10, 2026 Guillaume M APC engineerPaper & Forest Products, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “While Hoxhunt offers valuable cybersecurity training, some users might find the constant simulated phishing attacks disruptive to their workflow.“ May 31, 2024 Ankith T Software DeveloperComputer & Network Security, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The quizzes and challenges make learning more engaging instead of boring.“ May 10, 2026 AS Austin S Account ManagerFinancial Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Additionally, while Hoxhunt provides valuable feedback and training, it may not completely eliminate the risk of successful phishing attacks, as attackers continually evolve their tactics.“ April 30, 2024 Ankith T Software DeveloperComputer & Network Security, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Overall the training quality and security awareness benefits makes it worthwhile.“ May 10, 2026 Manoj G HRBanking, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “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.“ June 14, 2024 ## 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 AS Amir S. Order Processor & Administrator Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hoxhunt is worth!" September 21, 2022 5.0 Well overall, i would recomend Hoxhunt to every company that is dealing with a huge load of emails, as this is the best way to stay aware with not trusting mails. Also the reward system of huxhunt is pretty motivating. Pros It takes you out of the Routine, out of feeling safety and staying more allert. Cons Well funny to say but, sometimes Hoxhunt was too good, i was not expecting to read a hoxhunt mail. Alternatives considered [Avira Antivirus for Small Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/212850/Avira-Antivirus-for-Small-Business/)[Kasplo](https://www.capterra.com/p/255282/Kasplo/)[Norton AntiVirus](https://www.capterra.com/p/648/Norton-Security/) Reason for choosing Hoxhunt Well, we tested hoxhunt and it was so much better than any other Company dealing with the same system. 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 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 💾 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 Marius L. EBR Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great way to gamify your security trainings and phishing awareness!" September 22, 2022 5.0 Create awareness throughout the whole org while not annoying employees with the same boring training over and over again. The way Hoxhunt gamifies this approach is just awesome and can be done everywhere at anytime. The invested time of 2-3 minutes per phishing test is much more acceptable than a 60 minute long training where focus easily shifts away. Pros It is easy to use, their phishing tests are seriously good and make users aware of how easy it is to fall for a mail that has basically copied the original. Always reviews the most important signals to look for, great overall training! Cons I'm not sure if the frequency of mails received is the same for everyone, i feel like some people get more mails than others what designs the competition a little bit unfair Review Source Timmy D. Inside Sales - Mining & Minerals Machinery Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent Training Exercise!" September 1, 2022 5.0 We solved alot of the ransomware issues we were having in the past because people would always click on everything no matter what it was. Pros How easy it is to use and process the malicious emails. Cons Some of the emails look fake for you to know right away without using the software to process. Review Source Avelino S. Development Manager Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Mimics real life threats to increase awareness" September 20, 2022 4.0 Overall it was a good experience. The timing of the simulated threat emails are also random so you cannot really find a pattern or predict when one is coming. It will definitely raise awareness in users what to look out for.. (Disclaimer: My review/opinion of this product is solely my own and does not represent the views/opinion of the company I work for) Pros I really like how the software mimics real life techniques of attack and reinforcing the learning by presenting microtraining materials. The gamification (earning shields and badges) also adds to the interest to look out for this simulated threats. When you also flagged an actual threat, there is an option to send it for further analysis. Cons Nothing much to complain aside from the duration you need to act on a simulated threat. If you have not flagged it in like 3 days, it will be marked as missed. This happens when you are on a vacation and did not have access to emails. Review Source VV Vishnu V. Admin and Inventory Controller Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fun and Educative platform" April 30, 2024 5.0 Pros Hoxhunt has given me more awareness about spam and junk emails and how they compromise our information, more than any other similar platform I have used. The feature I found most attractive is the simulated spam emails and how we get points when we identify and report the emails. It feels like I am playing a game but actually I am getting educated at the same time i get a sense of achievement when I unlock more and more levels. Cons I recently reported an actual spam email. The initial response was the status was unsure. I was told I might not get the result of that reporting but your team will do everything in the background. I was unsatisfied with it. It was the time I actually reported a spam email and I wanted to hear the results after the analysis. Review Source JG James G. Advertising Measurement Lead Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hoxhunt creates a fun gamified security experience to help you improve your skills" January 12, 2024 5.0 My company mandated that all employees start using Hoxhunt for security awareness. 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. I made some mistakes at first (i.e. clicked on phishing emails from Hoxhunt) but have noticed my skills grow quickly over time. The gamified experience also creates a great social element at work as we'll say "did you get fooled by that Hoxhunt email too?". They also recently added a Spicy mode which increases the intensity of the emails you receive for a greater challenge. I find the experience very fun - I like the competition and social aspect and have learned a lot. And most importantly, it's really been great for our company in avoiding phishing incidents. Pros I love that you receive actual emails in your inbox that look real. There's really no better way to learn about security that through real simulations. Plus, Hoxhunt makes the experience of learning about security fun! It's actually enjoyable to be able to detect when emails are actually Hoxhunt emails and fun to compete with coworkers to climb up the leaderboard Cons I wish there was a way to more easily review what you've learned on a reoccuring basis as well as more visibility on the employees who collected the most points each quarter. We see the leaderboard but announcing a winner would create more appeal and desire to participate in the game Review Source CN Charmaine N. Credit Control Admin SSA Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awareness of emails received in the Organization" May 31, 2024 5.0 Chep is a global Company, & have invested in Hoxhund, which is such a good tool for the users to be aware of spams/Hox emails, as the fraudsters are increasing every day, this is an excellent tool to protect company's statutory & other information. Pros response time is excellent, When, not sure, you can still click on the Hox tab, they will respond, whether it's a positive hit & advise what you need to do. awards are given to encourage you to be alert of unwanted & dangerous emails, that could have an impact on the business information. Cons to be honest, I have not had any issues with Hoxhunt, at this present moment Review Source HE Hamza E. Process Executive Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A blend of education, engagement and interaction" April 8, 2024 5.0 All in all, I personally learned about a bunch of different types of attacks. The good thing about this is that you not only learn about the attack itself, but also how to prepare for the attacks. Pros Hoxhunt offers training, knowledge bases, customisation, great UI and design, all kept simple and easy to use. It is also relatively easy to implement. The customer support is also helpful as you can also submit feature requests. I use Hoxhunt about 2 times a day because of the email training and sometimes because of the built-in training within Hoxhunt. All in all, it is a learning tool that is very easy to integrate because of all the features mentioned above. Cons Nothing in particular, maybe the leaderboard needs an overhaul, its a bit confusing. 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 BK Bronislav K. Senior engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Protect your company by protecting yourself" July 1, 2024 5.0 It's very positive, I enjoy to use the product since about 5 years. Pros Hoxhunt is a perfect security awareness increasing tool, sending users authentic-looking, but phishing emails, which require immediate actions. The most complicated thing is that emails content can be quite closer to your current situation (e.g. you will have a business trip in couple of days and suddenly receive hotel's cancellation, which was booked for you). So it's not that simple to correctly distinct what is true. Cons Sometimes it can be so "real", so your blood pressure rises. "Your car on corporate parking has been scratched", "You need to pay an additional fee" and so forth. Review Source GS Gurpreet S. Legal Advisor Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy wat to understand and avoid security threats" September 22, 2022 5.0 Overall I think it is fab, just annoyed that my previous employer never used this as it would make things easier and rather fun in spotting possible threat emails. Pros It is easy to use, literally just the touch of a button. Due to the various training emails that are sent it really makes you understand the different ways in which security issues and threats can come about. This helps and makes you think when you get a lot of emails through to really watch out for those that look innocent enough but really could be something else. It is now a habit when I am not expecting something and it looks unusual or a bit too good to be true just to press the button for some assurance to check. Cons To be honest there isn't anything I don't like about it. As it is so easy to use and incorporate into your daily working life, it doesn't cause any issues. 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 MZ Mongezi Z. Royalty Auditor Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "User Friendly and Effective" April 30, 2024 5.0 My overall experience has been great. i have enjoyed the trainings provided and greatly improved my cyber awareness. Pros I love using the product. It greatly assists in our awareness of phishing scams and other cyber criminal activities. It give you real life example in a live environment which is great. It teaches one to be ever observant as malicious email can arrive at any time. It teaches one a great deal on how to protect oneself and the company. Cons I paused the trainings during my holidays but it continued to send them and marked that I had missed the emails which was not the came. All other aspects were great. Review Source JD James D. Director, Modern Workplace Solutions Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hoxhunt is the best Anti-Phising Trainer I have ever used!" September 21, 2022 5.0 Pros Hoxhunt is constantly throwing me curve balls in the challenges it presents, and its honed my ability to detect and report on phishing attempts for a wide variety of scenarios. Beating the challenges has become an obsession for me - I learn every time something new comes along and my scores are skyrocketing as I become better at detecting and reporting phishing attempts. Cons I think it would be interesting to provide a gallery of 'case studies' on actual attacks that my company has received. The simulations from Hoxhunt are challenging and based on real world examples, but I would like to see what current threats are being received by my colleagues so we have some idea of what those actually look like. 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 IT Ingar T. Sales Manager Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt helps me stay alert" September 20, 2022 5.0 This software has taught me alot about what dangers there are out there in the cyber world, and how to avoid them. Pros Very easy to use tool, that through regular trainings, creates awareness of the cyber threats out there, and without any doubt sharpens my senses and makes me more critical to incoming threats Cons As I see it, there are no cons with this software. Only positives. Easy to use, and fun to use. Review Source aV amie V. Security An Utilities Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hoxhunt, great in many ways." June 2, 2024 5.0 Pros I like the frequency of the "test" emails. I also appreciate the learning aspect of finding a hoxhunt email. Cons This is not a bad things, but I do not like how it can trick me. However that is good for the learning aspect of the platform. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Process Manager Mining & Metals Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I definitely recommend Hoxhunt" September 21, 2022 5.0 By using Hoxhunt, I feel more vigilant when dealing with unknown emails and became more aware of threats that might impact my organization. Pros I think the feature that I like is the Hoxhunt training emails. These emails simulate real life security risks and helps users to identify warning signs dealing with them. Another great thing is the whole thing is designed like a game where you can see your and your colleagues performances, and even earn fun tokens. Cons Nothing comes to my mind. I generally like the software. Review Source Similar Products Featured