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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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At a glance

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.

Feature Comparison

FeatureLupasafePhished
Security awareness training Multi-language Multi-language
NIS2 Directive compliance mapping Full Article 21 mapping No NIS2 mapping
NIS2 role-specific e-learning Security officer, incident manager, DPO
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
SSO (Entra ID / Google) Entra ID, Google Microsoft
REST API (e-learning & phishing)
ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials mapping~ ISO 27001 only
Transparent pricing From €3.99/user~ Quote required
EU data storage (GDPR) Netherlands & Germany Belgium
Free trial No credit card~ Demo only

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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See also: Lupasafe vs SoSafe  |  Lupasafe vs KnowBe4

Disclaimer: This comparison is based on publicly available information and our own product knowledge (April 2026). Third-party features and pricing may have changed since publication. We strive for a fair and accurate representation. Spotted an inaccuracy? Let us know via our contact form — we are happy to correct it.