IRONSCALES Alternative
PhishGrid vs IRONSCALES
IRONSCALES combines email security and phishing simulation with AI, aimed at enterprise security teams. PhishGrid stays focused on the awareness side — simulation and training — as a free, unified platform that pairs with the email security you already use, with vishing, ransomware and macro coverage that's easy to adopt.
- Free forever plan — no enterprise security suite required
- Pairs with the email security you already run
- 700+ templates plus AI-generated lures
- Vishing, ransomware & macro simulation built in

PhishGrid vs IRONSCALES
Purpose-built awareness platform versus a converged email-security suite.
| Feature | PhishGrid | IRONSCALES |
|---|---|---|
| Free forever plan | ||
| Email phishing simulation | ||
| 700+ attack templates | Paid tiers | |
| AI-powered attack engine | ||
| Automated vishing (phone) | Paid tiers | |
| Ransomware & malware simulation | Paid tiers | |
| Security awareness training | ||
| Works with existing email security | Replaces it | |
| No per-user cost |
Why teams pick PhishGrid over IRONSCALES
A free forever plan, a properly unified platform, and measurable human risk reduction from day one.
Keep your existing stack
Don't rip out your email gateway. PhishGrid sits alongside it, focused purely on training your people.
Free to start
Get a working phishing simulation platform at no cost, then scale only when your team does.
Focused, not converged
Everything is built for phish-prone-rate and human risk reduction — no undifferentiated security suite.
IRONSCALES FAQ
Is PhishGrid a good IRONSCALES alternative?▾
Yes. If you only need the awareness and simulation half, PhishGrid delivers it free, without displacing the email security you already rely on.
Does PhishGrid replace my email security?▾
No — and it doesn't need to. PhishGrid is a phishing simulation and training platform that complements your existing email security, rather than replacing it.
Does PhishGrid use AI for simulation?▾
Yes. An AI-powered attack engine generates personalised, realistic lures on top of 700+ handcrafted templates.
Free. Forever.
Get lifetime access to the free phishing simulation platform. No credit card. No hidden fees.
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