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Compare User Threat Prevention Software

User Threat Prevention Software helps protect people from threats such as phishing across the channels they use; compare protected channels and the safeguards a tool offers.

The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Check those alongside pricing, platform support and features such as phishing simulations or automated remediation.

  • 15 platforms
  • 2 with a public API on this page
  • 3 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
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    DNSFilterdnsfilter.com

    Protective DNS and content filtering for organizations, with plans from $1 per month when billed annually.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1/mo
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    Cloudflare Gatewaycloudflare.com

    A web gateway that filters traffic and blocks threats; free plan available, with paid plans from $7 per user monthly.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · $7 usage-based
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    Microsoft Defender for Businessmicrosoft.com

    Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses with up to 300 users that helps protect devices from…

    6.2 APIOpenFree —
  4. 4
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    Cofense PhishMecofense.com

    Phishing simulations and tailored lessons help measure employee readiness and identify training gaps.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  5. 5
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    iboss Cloudiboss.com

    Cloud security platform available on desktop and mobile systems; pricing is on request.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
  6. 6
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    Island Enterprise Browserisland.io

    An enterprise browser based on Chromium, with pricing available on request.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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    Authentic8 Siloauthentic8.com

    A cloud investigation workspace that keeps analyst identity hidden and systems isolated; from $1,450 per user yearly.

    5.6 APIOpenFree From $1,450/yr
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    Hoxhunthoxhunt.com

    Security training with personalized phishing simulations by email, text, phone or Teams, plus short lessons.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
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    Hornetsecurity 365 Total Protectionhornetsecurity.com

    A Microsoft 365 suite that filters email and adds encryption, archives, backups and compliance tools.

    5.3 APIOpenFree —
  10. 10
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    Abnormal Securityabnormal.ai

    Email security that uses behavior patterns to detect business email fraud, account takeovers and AI-generated attacks.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    Mailinblack Protectmailinblack.com

    Email security that filters spam and malware, detects phishing, and warns about dangerous links.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    Menlo Security Secure Web Gatewaymenlosecurity.com

    A web gateway that filters sites, inspects files and controls access to cloud apps and remote systems.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    Cisco Umbrellaumbrella.cisco.com

    A DNS security service that filters web access by schedule; pricing is available on request.

    4.5 APIOpenFree —
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    Netskope Next Gen Secure Web Gatewaynetskope.com

    A cloud web gateway that blocks phishing and malware and includes DDoS protection.

    4.2 APIOpenFree —
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    SquareXsqrx.com

    A web security product with browser isolation; pricing is available on request.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which channels does it protect?

Check the protected channels against the places your users receive messages or browse. The listed platform options include web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and API access.

Which threat protections does it include?

Compare phishing simulations, browser isolation and attachment sandboxing. A user report button and automated remediation may also matter for your response process.

How can I compare plans and trial periods?

Check whether the product has a free plan, a free trial or paid pricing. Some listed pricing is available on request; published examples include Cloudflare Gateway's free plan and paid tier from $7 per user per month, and DNSFilter from $1 per month billed annually with a 14-day trial.

Does it offer an API or open-source code?

If your workflow needs a public API, check for that mark. If you need to inspect or change code, check the open-source mark and the product's licence. A free tier can provide a way to try a product before comparing paid terms.

Questions

What should I compare in user threat prevention software?

Compare protected channels, phishing simulations, browser isolation, attachment sandboxing, user reporting, automated remediation, platform support and pricing.

Does user threat prevention software come with a free plan?

Some listed products have a free plan. Cloudflare Gateway is one example; check the individual product's plan details.

Which user threat prevention tools offer a free trial?

Trial periods vary by product. The listed examples include 30 days for Authentic8 Silo and 14 days for Cisco Umbrella and DNSFilter.

Can I use user threat prevention software on mobile and desktop?

Platform support varies. Listed platforms include iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and web, so check that a product supports the devices you use.

What does the signal score out of 10 mean?

It reflects maker-published signals: use, a public API, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure