Lupasafe vs Phished: Which Security Awareness Platform Is Right for SMEs & MSPs? [2026]
Phished.io and Lupasafe are both European security awareness platforms. But there are fundamental differences in NIS2 compliance support, pricing model, and MSP suitability. Here is the honest comparison.
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NIS2 Compliance
Lupasafe maps e-learning directly to NIS2 Directive requirements — including Article 21 measures on cybersecurity training, incident reporting, and remote working policies. Phished has no specific NIS2 compliance mapping.
Pricing
Lupasafe starts from €3.99/user/month with transparent, published pricing. Phished requires a custom quote and has higher minimum commitments.
MSP Multi-Tenant
Lupasafe is built as an MSP-first platform with white-label, Autotask integration, and 3-minute onboarding. Phished primarily targets end customers.
NIS2 Directive Compliance: The Biggest Difference
The NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) requires organisations to implement cybersecurity measures and demonstrate compliance. Lupasafe maps training and monitoring directly to these requirements — Phished does not.
Article 21(2)(g): Cybersecurity Training & Awareness
NIS2 requires demonstrable cybersecurity education for both management and employees. Lupasafe delivers this through:
- Integrated e-learning with role-specific modules (management, IT, end-users)
- NIS2 role designation: security officer, incident manager, data protection officer
- Automated annual planning and compliance reporting as audit evidence
Phished: no NIS2 compliance mapping, no role-specific NIS2 modules, no compliance documentation.
Article 21(2)(c): Business Continuity & Remote Working
NIS2 requires policies and training for secure remote working. Lupasafe delivers this through:
- Dedicated e-learning module “Remote Working” (mapped to ISO 27001 A.6.7)
- Endpoint compliance monitoring across home workstations (Mac/Linux/Windows)
- Automated reporting as evidence for auditors
Phished: no dedicated remote working module, no endpoint monitoring, no NIS2 Article 21 mapping.
Comparing Lupasafe Awareness (from €3.99/user/month). Also need NIS2 compliance, endpoint scanning and M365 audit? See Lupasafe NIS2 in our pricing.
Awareness functionality
Directly comparable features: training, phishing, MSP features and pricing. Here Lupasafe Awareness and Phished meet on level ground.
| Feature | Lupasafe Awareness | Phished |
|---|---|---|
| Security awareness training | ✓ Multi-language | ✓ Multi-language |
| Custom training development | ✓ Self-service editor — no SCORM tools, no consultancy | ✓ AI-generated curriculum + manual customisation |
| Phishing simulations | ✓ Unlimited, risk-based: spear, QR, fake login | ✓ AI-driven, SMS, QR |
| Continuous phishing (annual plan) | ✓ 5-step wizard | ✓ Automated |
| Dark web monitoring | ✓ 20B+ records | ~ Limited |
| Multi-tenant MSP dashboard | ✓ White-label | ~ Partner model |
| Autotask/PSA integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| White-label branding | ✓ 100% incl. SMTP & PDF reports | ~ Limited |
| REST API (e-learning & phishing) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transparent pricing | ✓ From €3.99/user | ~ Quote required |
| EU data storage (GDPR) | ✓ Netherlands & Germany | ✓ Belgium |
| Free trial | ✓ No credit card | ~ Demo only |
Extra in Lupasafe NIS2 (from €7.99/user/month)
What pure awareness tools simply don't do. See all features in Lupasafe NIS2.
| Extra NIS2 functionality | Lupasafe NIS2 | Phished |
|---|---|---|
| Key NIS2 controls (Annex I & II of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 — incl. board education + remote work) | ✓ Built-in | ✗ |
| NIS2 role-specific e-learning | ✓ Security officer, incident manager, DPO | ✗ |
| DMARC + email security | ✓ DMARC, DKIM, SPF | ✗ |
| Endpoint compliance scanning (Win/Mac/Linux) | ✓ CVE/CVSS/EPSS | ✗ |
| Network & domain scans (ports, SSL, security headers) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Microsoft 365 audit (Secure Score, MFA, CIS L1) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Audit-ready NIS2 + ISO 27001 Annex A reports | ✓ | ✗ |
*Pricing notes
- Lupasafe Awareness: from €3.99/user/month — no minimum, 2-year basis (from €2.35 at 500+ users).
- Lupasafe NIS2: from €7.99/user/month — no minimum, 2-year basis (from €4.69 at 500+ users).
- Phished: pricing on request (sales quote). No public pricing; annual contract typical.
Which Solution Fits Your Organisation?
Choose Lupasafe if you:
- ✓ Need NIS2 Directive compliance reporting for auditors
- ✓ Are an MSP looking for a white-label security awareness platform
- ✓ Want awareness training + dark web monitoring in one platform
- ✓ Need transparent, predictable pricing without minimum seats
- ✓ Require Autotask/PSA integration
- ✓ Want EU-hosted data (Netherlands & Germany)
Choose Phished if you:
- • Primarily want AI-driven phishing simulations
- • Are a larger organisation (250+ employees)
- • Do not require NIS2 compliance reporting
- • Do not need MSP multi-tenant functionality
Verdict
Phished is a solid awareness platform with strong AI-driven phishing. But for SMEs and MSPs that need NIS2 Directive compliance, Lupasafe offers a more complete package: awareness training + compliance reporting + dark web monitoring in one platform. The critical difference: Lupasafe maps e-learning directly to NIS2 Article 21 requirements — including role-specific modules and auditor-ready compliance documentation.
With transparent pricing from €3.99/user, white-label capabilities, and 3-minute onboarding, Lupasafe is built for MSPs that want to scale.
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