GoPhish Alternative
PhishGrid vs GoPhish
GoPhish is a great free, open-source phishing server — if you have the technical staff to host, secure and maintain it yourself. PhishGrid gives you that same simulation power as a fully hosted platform, with real security awareness training, 700+ templates, vishing and ransomware simulation, and support — no infrastructure to run.
- Fully hosted — no servers, installs or maintenance
- Security awareness training and reporting built in
- 700+ templates plus AI-generated lures, vishing & ransomware
- Live support when you need it, unlike self-hosted tools
PhishGrid vs GoPhish
Open-source flexibility versus a managed platform you can deploy in minutes.
| Feature | PhishGrid | GoPhish |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | ||
| Fully hosted (no setup) | Self-hosted | |
| Email phishing simulation | ||
| 700+ attack templates | DIY library | |
| AI-powered attack engine | ||
| Automated vishing (phone) | ||
| Ransomware & malware simulation | ||
| Security awareness training | ||
| Live support | ||
| No infrastructure to maintain |
Why teams pick PhishGrid over GoPhish
A free forever plan, a properly unified platform, and measurable human risk reduction from day one.
Nothing to host
No server provisioning, SSL setup or updates. Spinning up a campaign is a few clicks, not a weekend project.
Training included
GoPhish sends the lure; PhishGrid adds awareness content and in-the-moment lessons, so clicking becomes learning.
Support when it matters
Self-hosted tools leave you on your own. PhishGrid has built-in live chat and a support team behind every campaign.
GoPhish FAQ
Is PhishGrid a good GoPhish alternative?▾
Yes. If you value GoPhish's open source but not the hosting burden, PhishGrid gives you the same realistic phishing simulation as a managed platform — plus awareness training, 700+ templates, vishing and ransomware simulation, and support, all free to start.
Do I need to host PhishGrid?▾
No. PhishGrid is a fully hosted SaaS platform. There's nothing to install, secure or maintain, and no infrastructure costs to budget for.
Is PhishGrid open source?▾
PhishGrid is a hosted commercial platform with a free forever plan. You trade the open-source flexibility of GoPhish for a managed service you can adopt and scale instantly.
Free. Forever.
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