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Why Tartan

Tartan vs CyberHoot

A K-12-first alternative to CyberHoot for districts that want faster rollout, simpler workflows, and stronger school-focused outcomes.

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Free onboarding. Same-day support via email, phone, or Zoom.

Average savings

Based on published CyberHoot tier pricing, Tartan is typically 72%-96% lower depending on user count and package. Contact us for a side-by-side quote.

Transparent pricing and no expensive onboarding fees.

Built for schools

Automated phishing simulations tailored to district services.
Adaptive difficulty and instant micro-training on every click.
A growing library of school-friendly training content for staff and students. New videos are added regularly based on customer requests.
Trusted by
Millington Community SchoolsMillington Community Schools
Rockport Public SchoolsRockport Public Schools
Evant Independent School DistrictEvant Independent School District

Why Tartan wins

Why K-12 teams choose Tartan

CyberHoot offers modular awareness products, but many K-12 teams still need less administrative overhead and more turnkey execution. Tartan is built to deliver that from day one.

  • Benefit

    Automation built for small K-12 teams

    Launch quickly and run recurring campaigns with minimal manual effort.

  • Benefit

    Immediate learning on every click

    Tartan delivers instant micro-training in under 30 seconds to reinforce behavior in the moment.

  • Benefit

    School-first relevance

    Simulations are tailored to school services, roles, and common education attack patterns.

  • Benefit

    Board-ready reporting

    Get clear district dashboards, weekly summaries, and exports without heavy report setup.

Comparison

Side-by-side comparison

A clear view of where Tartan fits K-12 needs compared with CyberHoot.

Category
Tartan
CyberHoot
K-12 Focus
Built exclusively for K-12 schools and districts
Education solution available; platform also serves MSPs and other organizations
Pricing
Flat, transparent pricing
Modular, 'pay-for-what-you-need' pricing with multiple power-up options
Average Savings
Based on published CyberHoot tier pricing, Tartan is typically 72%-96% lower depending on user count and package. Contact us for a side-by-side quote.
N/A
Onboarding
Free 1:1 onboarding, implementation, and training
Setup resources and automation are available; dedicated onboarding scope is not publicly listed
Technical Support
Same-day support via email, phone, or Zoom and dedicated customer success manager
Support channels and response SLAs are not publicly listed
Phishing Simulations
Fully automated campaigns tailored to the services your school uses. The templates are generated via AI to be hyper relevant to your school and the recipient.
HootPhish and AttackPhish simulation modules are available
Adaptive Difficulty
Campaigns automatically adjust the difficulty based on the recipients previous performance.
HootPhish states adaptive difficulty that automatically increases challenge over time
Micro-Training
When a recipient clicks on a phishing simulation email they receive <30 second micro training that shows them how to avoid clicking in the future.
Interactive training and real-time feedback are available; remediation length is not publicly listed
Training Content Fit
A growing library of school-friendly training content for staff and students. New videos are added regularly based on customer requests.
Education-focused training is available, alongside broader awareness content
Student Training
Phishing simulations designed specifically for students, plus video training created for students with new content added regularly.
Education solution states training for staff and students
Delivery Methods
Domain whitelist, Google DMI, Microsoft ADP
Integration-based delivery including Google Workspace and Entra ID
Campaign Cadence
Automatically send phishing simulation emails every 15, 30, 60, or 90 days without any manual intervention.
Automated scheduling is available, including recurring assignments and phishing cadence
Recipient Sync
Google Workspace OUs, groups, departments, or CSV
Automated user sync via Google Workspace, Entra ID, and other integrations
Reporting
See your overall phish risk score, click logs, sent-email log, scheduled email logs, export reports, view completion rates of video training by recipient and in aggregate, and receive weekly or monthly email summaries.
Dashboard and automated reporting are available; district reporting depth is not publicly listed
Threat Manager / Reported Threats
Coming soon
Dark Web Monitoring alerts are available; reported-threat manager workflow is not publicly listed
Phish Report Button
Coming soon
Not publicly listed
Gamification & Leaderboards
Coming soon
HootPhish includes badges, leaderboards, and challenge mode

Comparison details can vary based on plan and configuration. Contact us for a tailored assessment.

K-12 proof

Real outcomes from districts like yours

Measured result

Evant ISD reached 0% repeat clickers with Tartan.

From Evant ISD

"Tartan gave us affordable, continuous training without adding complexity for our team."

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FAQs

Common questions

Can we migrate from CyberHoot quickly?

Yes. Most districts can launch Tartan in minutes with guided onboarding and automated campaign setup.

Does Tartan support staff and student programs together?

Yes. Tartan supports both staff and student training in one K-12-focused platform.

How much admin time does Tartan require?

Very little. Campaign cadence, training triggers, and reporting workflows can run automatically.

How should we compare pricing to CyberHoot?

Contact us for a side-by-side quote based on your school size, products, and rollout goals.