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Phishmake vs Microsoft Attack Simulation Training

The standalone alternative to Microsoft Attack Simulation Training — unlimited simulations, a ready-to-use template library, and full employee tracking that works with any email provider, no E5 required. A real program without the licensing lock-in or campaign limits.

Why security teams choose Phishmake

Over 90% of cyber attacks begin with an email — attackers target your people, not your firewall. Phishmake turns that weakest link into your strongest line of defense.

No E5 required

A full platform at a transparent per-employee price, on any email environment or domain.

Unlimited phishing campaigns

Run monthly or quarterly without hitting an entitlement cap.

Ready-to-use template library

Plus paste-a-real-email and on-demand custom templates the team builds for you — far beyond a fixed set of built-in payloads.

Full employee tracking

From delivery to training completion, across every user (including hybrid / on-prem, with no reduced reporting).

Exportable reports

Real-time dashboards, six months of event logging, and CSV / PDF exports ready for your auditors.

24×7×365 live chat support

Not a general support queue.

Microsoft Attack Simulation Training vs Phishmake at a glance

FeaturePhishmakeMicrosoft Attack Simulation Training
LicensingStandalone, transparent per-employeeRequires E5 or Defender for Office 365 Plan 2
Works withAny email provider / domainMicrosoft 365 / Exchange Online (best case)
Campaign volumeUnlimitedEntitlement-limited per P2 seat; extras cost more
On-prem / hybrid✅ Full reporting⚠️ Reduced reporting for on-prem mailboxes
TemplatesLibrary + paste-email + on-demand buildFixed built-in payloads (copy to edit)
AutomationPlatform-nativeNo PowerShell; limited create via Graph API
Data residency✅ India-hosted infrastructureGlobal focus
Live support✅ 24×7×365 live chatMicrosoft support channels
Best forAny org wanting a full programOrgs already on M365 E5 wanting the basics

The Phishmake difference vs Microsoft Attack Simulation Training

Not gated behind E5.

AST needs Microsoft 365 E5 or Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 — E5 lists around $57 / user / month. If you're not already on it, AST is far from free. Phishmake is standalone with transparent per-employee pricing.

Unlimited campaigns.

Each Plan 2 seat's entitlement includes only a limited number of simulations, so a normal quarterly cadence can trigger add-on fees. Phishmake includes unlimited campaigns.

Works everywhere — with full reporting.

AST supports on-prem mailboxes but loses read / forward / delete and report data for those users. Phishmake tracks every user fully, on any environment.

Richer templates and real support.

AST offers fixed payloads and Microsoft's general support, with no PowerShell and only limited Graph API creation. Phishmake adds paste-a-real-email, on-demand custom templates, full branding control, and 24×7×365 live chat.

Built for Indian teams.

India-hosted infrastructure with six months of event logging — useful when auditors or regulators need to see the raw data.
Honest counter

Is Microsoft AST the better fit for you?

If you already own Microsoft 365 E5 with all users licensed, your mail is entirely on Exchange Online, and you only need simple, no-extra-cost phishing tests inside the Microsoft portal, AST is a fair place to start. The moment you need unlimited campaigns, non-Microsoft / hybrid coverage, richer templates, or dedicated support, Phishmake is the better program.
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It's designed for Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online, and on-prem mailboxes get reduced reporting. Phishmake works fully across any environment and domain.

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