HackerOne Pricing Explorer
HackerOne Pricing Explorer
Compare pentest & bug bounty plans, estimate annual spend, and benchmark vs Cobalt, Bugcrowd, and Synack.
Annual Spend Estimator
Plan:
Pentest Credits / yr:
Bug Bounty Budget / yr:
Estimated annual spend: —
Key Takeaways
- Hybrid model: Pentest credits + bug bounty
- Pentest credits: ~$380–$520 per credit (volume discounts)
- Bug bounty: Pay-per-valid-bug (avg $800–$3,500)
- Enterprise: Unlimited retests, dedicated triage
- Most expensive but largest researcher community
- Best for Fortune 500 & high-compliance orgs
Plans & Pricing (2025)
| Plan | Pentest Credits | Price per Credit | Bug Bounty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | 100–400 | $450–$520 | Pay-per-bug | Mid-market |
| Enterprise | 400+ | $380–$450 | Pay-per-bug + bonuses | High-maturity programs |
Competitor Comparison (400 credits + $120K bounty)
Credits:
Bounty Budget:
| Platform | Est. Annual Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HackerOne | — | Largest community, highest cost |
| Cobalt | — | Fastest, credit-based only |
| Bugcrowd | — | Strong managed bounty |
| Synack | — | Elite vetted researchers |
Gotchas
- Most expensive platform overall
- Platform fees on top of bounties (15–20%)
- Longer triage times during peak seasons
- Minimum annual commitments common
Average Ratings
G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,100+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (320+ reviews)
Based on verified reviews as of Dec 2025.
Common Complaints
- High cost & platform fees
- Slower response times than Cobalt
- Overwhelming volume of low-quality reports
Common Praises
- Largest ethical hacker community
- Best brand recognition & trust
- Excellent compliance & legal support
HackerOne Plans (2025)
| Plan | Credits Included | Price per Credit | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | 100–400 | $450–$520 | Standard pentesting, basic triage |
| Enterprise | 400+ | $380–$450 | Unlimited retests, dedicated team, SLA |
Volume discounts applied automatically. Bug bounty is separate pay-per-finding.