Best Security Awareness Training Software · 2026
Huntress Managed SAT vs 
Riot Huntress Managed SAT vs Riot: on our data-weighted scoring, Huntress Managed SAT edges ahead (8.1 vs 8.0/10). Huntress Managed SAT starts at $2.08/learner/mo and is best for MSPs and SMBs wanting fully-managed, story-based training with transparent per-learner pricing; Riot starts at $6.89/employee/mo and is best for lean teams wanting chat-native (Slack/Teams) awareness training that deploys in minutes. Choose Huntress Managed SAT for the stronger overall track record; consider Riot if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Huntress Managed SAT | Riot |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| User reviews | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Adoption | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Affordability | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Ease of trial | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Huntress Managed SAT | Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2.08/learner/mo | $6.89/employee/mo |
| Pricing model | per user | per user |
| Free trial / tier | Free trial | Free trial |
| Best for | MSPs and SMBs wanting fully-managed, story-based training with transparent per-learner pricing | Lean teams wanting chat-native (Slack/Teams) awareness training that deploys in minutes |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 (156) | 4.7/5 (140) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.1 | 8.0 |
You need msps and smbs wanting fully-managed, story-based training with transparent per-learner pricing.
You need lean teams wanting chat-native (slack/teams) awareness training that deploys in minutes.
Huntress Managed SAT bills on a per user model from $2.08/learner/mo (yes trial), while Riot uses a per user model from $6.89/employee/mo (yes trial). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Huntress Managed SAT ships 6 headline capabilities (Fully-managed program, Story-based episodes (ex-Curricula content), Phishing simulations, Automated assignment + reminders) and deploys Cloud. Riot ships 6 (Chat-based training (Albert bot), Slack/Teams/email delivery, Adaptive phishing simulations, Dark web breach monitoring), deploying Cloud.
Huntress Managed SAT holds 4.6/5 (~156 G2 reviews); Riot holds 4.7/5 (~140 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Huntress Managed SAT edges ahead (8.1 vs 8.0/10). Pick Riot instead when lean teams wanting chat-native (slack/teams) awareness training that deploys in minutes. See Huntress Managed SAT alternatives or Riot alternatives.
