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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 20th, 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 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 KC Kimberly C. Regional Sales Manager West Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt is Fantastic Software" October 13, 2022 5.0 Extremely beneficial trainings and exercises in cyber security. The program has been extremely relevant to today's world of threats in the cyber world and the program was tailored very well to my company's needs. Pros Hoxhunt is very user-friendly and helps to show the employees how to catch emails that look like regular emails but that are scam emails. They fabricate very good emails from internal users that will trick even the best employees to make sure everyone is always on their toes when opening emails with company resources. Cons I did not have any complaints. I take cyber security very seriously and have felt all throughout the use of Hoxhunt that the exercises, lessons and trainings have been very useful. The only complaint I have is that I could have used more training. Review Source TL Thomas L. Engineer 2 Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TW Laramay Hoxhunt Review" September 21, 2022 5.0 Keeping everyone aware of what can happen if you expose the company to potential hackers is a very beneficial. Money lost if an attack occurs is substantial for a company of our size. Pros The software makes you aware of how easy it can be for a hacker to access your system if you're not careful. It teaches you what to look for when you receive a suspicious email so that you don't compromise your companies system by inadvertently clicking on a link. I like how the training emails are disguised as real emails (very sneaky). They keep you alert to potential attacks. Cons No cons that I can see. There have been a few emails which were so realistic that I clicked on the links only to be alerted to the fact that it was a training email (like I said above, very sneaky). Those make me a feel a little discourage that I was fooled into believing that it was real. But at the same time, those are a great opportunity to learn and can be a real eyeopener. Review Source MM Matthew M. Machinist Millwright Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nice to have security email while on line." May 31, 2024 5.0 It is a daily reminder that it is easy to get complacent and open the wrong email. This program reminds me to look closely at the sender and content before progressing further. Pros The system send out test emails to keep you on your toes. It can also work with emails you detect and secure them until the review of their being legitimate people/companies with out fear of being hacked or possible scammed. Cons Not sure if the emails always get noticed. Reviewing of the overall progress make me wonder what I missed. Review Source DA Dan A. Account Manager Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Gamification of Security" April 23, 2024 5.0 Definitely paying more attention to cybersecurity with email now than ever before. Pros Instant feedback when a test message is either detected or followed by a user. I was trapped once but thankfully it was a linkedin related message I opened on a phone. BUSTED! Sends periodic realistic scam-type emails to see if you're paying attention. Quickly evaluates real spam and scam messages that you click the Hoxhunt button for in Outlook. Works seamlessly. Keeps track of your progress with an overall armor rating that people around you easily see when you get a message. Also people actively talk about catching test messages now keeping security on our minds between annual trainings or corporate reminders. Cons Doesn't seem to do much about spam emails. Reporting them doesn't seem to get tracked. Review Source KK Kaspars K. SW developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hoxhunt review from user side" September 21, 2022 4.0 Hoxhunt allows user to gain knowledge of real phishing attacks, on random and more work based case. It will increase your suspicions of new emails and may help you to not lose security on your company and save data Pros Allows to report if email is dangerous and may save college Cons For me I haven't received any notifications about dangerous emails, but maybe I have been lucky of not been attacked 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