Hoxhunt vs. Microsoft 365

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Hoxhunt
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Hoxhunt, headquartered in Helsinki, empowers employees to shield their organisations with adaptive learning flows that transform how employees react and respond to the growing amount of phishing emails.N/A
Microsoft 365
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is a Microsoft Cloud subscription service that includes Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access). The software can be installed across multiple devices and ensures that users always have the most up-to-date version of the included Office applications.
$5
Per User Per Month
Pricing
HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Business Basic
$5.00
Per User Per Month
Individual
$5.84
*Per Month
Business - Apps
$8.25
Per User Per Month
Enterprise - F3
$10.00
Per User Per Month
Business Standard
$12.50
Per User Per Month
Business Premium
$20.00
Per User Per Month
Enterprise - E3
$32.00
Per User Per Month
Enterprise - E5
$57.00
Per User Per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details*When billed annually.
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Community Pulse
HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
Considered Both Products
Hoxhunt
Chose Hoxhunt
My only experience is with internal IT attempts to stimulate phishing, which were not as effective.
Chose Hoxhunt
I have never used another product like Hoxhunt. This is what makes it stand out to me. It is very unique and helpful that I think every business should use it.
Chose Hoxhunt
We dont use another products like Hoxhunt and to be honest, I don't know other products like this.
Chose Hoxhunt
Hoxhunt allows the user to be the primary threat detector by teaching the user how to identify threats. Symantec's service only addresses its databases and not end-user training.
Chose Hoxhunt
It was very different and more of a hands off type of security approach. I didn't use it all that much but when I did it was not really similar at all. I didn't have the experience in terms of checking for test emails that would come through or the gamification that Hoxhunt has.
Microsoft 365

No answer on this topic

Features
HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Hoxhunt
9.6
58 Ratings
11% above category average
Microsoft 365
-
Ratings
Single sign-on capability9.754 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.545 Ratings00 Ratings
Security Awareness Training
Comparison of Security Awareness Training features of Product A and Product B
Hoxhunt
9.2
70 Ratings
8% above category average
Microsoft 365
-
Ratings
Training Content Library9.162 Ratings00 Ratings
Multilingual Training Content9.438 Ratings00 Ratings
Training Gamification9.566 Ratings00 Ratings
Industry-Specific Security Training8.062 Ratings00 Ratings
Individualized Security Training Plans9.753 Ratings00 Ratings
Phishing Simulations8.469 Ratings00 Ratings
Security Reporting9.865 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with Security Tech Stack9.743 Ratings00 Ratings
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HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
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User Ratings
HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(70 ratings)
7.9
(243 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.5
(6 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(11 ratings)
7.7
(13 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(54 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
HoxhuntMicrosoft 365
Likelihood to Recommend
Hoxhunt
If emails are used for confidential communication, Hoxhunt is a HUGE benefit. I have caught myself feeling lax over emailing and clicking links. Hoxhunt makes you really evaluate safety and legitimacy of the emails that are received. We even have laughs about it at staff meetings where staff admit to getting "hoxhunted" and clicking a fake link.
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Microsoft
Office everyday things since time immemorial. It's hard for Google Suite or any other to compete with Microsoft. They have everything, and it all works great, with incredible tools and capabilities. The new integrations work seamlessly most of the time, such as embedding a Power BI in a PPT. Expecting too much AI, like note taking, or LLM-based PPT, is not available in my tier at least, so depending on the budget, you won't get all you may expect from an AI leader. For diagramming and process maps, you're better off with other tools like those above.
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Pros
Hoxhunt
  • Training Packages - They cover a wide range of topics that spam emails, social media and physical security such as USB sticks
  • Achievements as incentives - The gaming style of collecting achievements and stars for reporting emails or completing training incentivizes people to engage in a consistent and enthusiastic way.
  • Training Emails - They are able to replicate phishing emails in a realistic way, so it isn't easy to spot straight away meaning we now look at every email with a critical eye which makes us safer.
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Microsoft
  • It allows us to keep our email organized. I like the fact that I can create folders in Outlook, and they replicate on my mail server.
  • Excellent for drafting and saving those documents as PDFs without needing PDF editing software.
  • Spreadsheets - what more is there to say?
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Cons
Hoxhunt
  • I wish you could report emails without having to open them.
  • It's hard to have access to your dashboard except when you're reporting an email.
  • Would be nice if you kept us informed of other trends in cybercrime in addition email scams.
  • I'd like to learn more about deep fakes and if there's a way to protect oneself... Is there a way to detect those?
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Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 really needs to work on protection part. In complex environment it is not reliable as compared to its competitors like Proofpoint. There are many instances where it fails to perform effectively.
  • In SharePoint Online the versioning feature of the document needs to be improved by Microsoft. Sometimes when we have to roll back to the previous version it does not work as expected.
  • In Teams messaging and app permission policies can be improved. There are some settings where we have to add a lot of things manually.
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Likelihood to Renew
Hoxhunt
Hoxhunt has been great! End users learn quickly and throughout their daily work
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Microsoft
There are many features of Office that we cannot replicate in any other tool. Plus people know it already. It's not going away anytime soon.
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Usability
Hoxhunt
it is very easy to use. it is clear and provides information as to why the type of email is one to look out for. It automatically takes you to the required information when you have spotted that it is a Hoxhunt email.
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Microsoft
It being the default office suite means it's user experience and idioms are things that everyone is generally very used to and fluent with.
The sharing is relatively simple, being directly hooked into Entra AD, and expiry being a first class concern.
It's usability decreases at scale, with multiple people simultaneously making edits can make documents unusable.
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Support Rating
Hoxhunt
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
Over the past 8 years of using Microsoft 365, I have noticed that they change vendors often. This always leads to a poor experience in the beginning, then levels out after some time for the company to get things worked out. As a customer, it is really frustrating because I don't have time when something isn't working to have them "look into my issue" and get back with me. They have even closed a ticket I specifically told them to keep open. Your applications are only as good as the support.
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Implementation Rating
Hoxhunt
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
Everything works and I use it all the time.
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Alternatives Considered
Hoxhunt
Symantec was something I used in my previous company, it had some issues once in a while where I had to re-generate the code for my new ID. I know its for over all protection, but if I didn't have my phone that day, I'd be unable to log in. Hoxhunt helps that way as there is a SSO authentication and needs the fingerprint, I guess it works different for different companies based on their regulations and privacy protection. Haven't really used any other tool like this
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Microsoft
Its very user-friendly, collaborative and efficient that boosts productivity using cloud tools. their security is strong and it provides data protection. There are regular updates that shields us from attackers too. It offers a wealth of learning resources, including tutorials, help articles and video guide to help users make the most of the application and personally upgrade their skills.
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Return on Investment
Hoxhunt
  • Mitigating potential threats allows for a continuous workflow
  • Reducing the incidence of information leakage allows the company to maintain its competitiveness based on its capacity for innovation.
  • It allows our IT security department to detect those users who need better cyber security training.
  • The efforts of our IT engineers are now focused on finding improvements, and not on solving problems derived from the computer infection.
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Microsoft
  • It has helped keep the high-energy culture my company has since it allows easy communication and calls.
  • Positively impacts responses from clients, since we can see how many times they have been contacted. (the more someone is contacted, the less likely they are to respond. Microsoft helps make sure we all know who and who not to contact)
  • positively impacts my ability to focus, since you can mute notifications. Since I look at my computer all day, it is helpful to lock in and not get distracted by the many emails I receive a day. You can also change preferences, so emails with high urgency are still seen.
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ScreenShots

Hoxhunt Screenshots

Screenshot of Screenshot of instant positive reinforcements that can be sent to learners.Screenshot of micro-trainingsScreenshot of badges and achievementsScreenshot of Assign short interactive quizzesScreenshot of security posture measurement analytics