Bugcrowd
Crowdsourced cybersecurity platform for bug bounty, pen testing, and vulnerability disclosure
Founded
2012
Starting Price
Custom
Category
Security & IT
Last updated June 8, 2026
About Bugcrowd
Bugcrowd is a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform that connects organizations with a global community of vetted ethical hackers to find vulnerabilities before attackers do. It offers managed bug bounty programs, pen testing as a service, vulnerability disclosure programs, red teaming, and attack surface management, all backed by AI-powered researcher matching (CrowdMatch) and a managed triage service that validates and prioritizes findings at scale.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Managed triage team validates and deduplicates findings, keeping signal-to-noise high for internal security teams
- Crowdsourced model surfaces critical vulnerabilities that scanners and traditional pen tests miss
- Broad service portfolio (bug bounty, PTaaS, VDP, red teaming, ASM, AI testing) on a single platform
- CrowdMatch AI matches researchers to programs by skill and track record for better coverage
- Often cited as more cost-effective than HackerOne for comparable programs
Key Features
Managed Bug Bounty
Continuous, incentivized vulnerability hunting by trusted hackers matched to your scope, with managed program operations and triage
Pen Test as a Service
Rapidly configured pen tests that launch in days, with specialized variants for web apps, mobile, networks, APIs, IoT, cloud, and social engineering
Vulnerability Disclosure Programs
Structured intake for vulnerability reports from the public, demonstrating responsible security posture to stakeholders and regulators
CrowdMatch AI Matching
AI-driven technology that matches security researchers to programs based on skills, track record, and program scope
Managed Triage
Industry-leading triage service that validates, deduplicates, and prioritizes incoming findings quickly and at scale for high signal-to-noise
Red Team as a Service
Continuous red teaming engagements for advanced, realistic threat simulation against your defenses
Attack Surface Management
Pricing
Vulnerability Disclosure
Custom
- Public vulnerability report intake
- Managed triage available
- Platform workflow and integrations
- Quote-based pricing
Pen Test as a Service
Custom
Best For
Continuous Bug Bounty Program
Run a public or private managed bounty program where vetted hackers continuously probe your applications, with Bugcrowd handling triage, payouts, and researcher communications.
Compliance-Driven Pen Testing
Launch methodology-based pen tests in days for SOC 2, PCI DSS, or customer security requirements, with real-time findings instead of a static end-of-engagement PDF.
Vulnerability Disclosure Compliance
Stand up a VDP so external researchers and the public have a safe, structured channel to report vulnerabilities, meeting regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
AI System Security Testing
Assess LLM-based products with specialized AI pen tests and bias assessments performed by researchers experienced in adversarial AI techniques.
