HackRate
Crowdsourced ethical hacking platform with managed bug bounty, PTaaS, and attack surface management
Founded
2018
Starting Price
€200
Category
Security & IT
Last updated April 6, 2026
About HackRate
HackRate is a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform that connects organizations with a global community of vetted ethical hackers to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. Featuring HackGATE™, the industry's first fully managed ethical hacker gateway, HackRate offers managed bug bounty programs, penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), managed vulnerability disclosure policies, and attack surface management. The platform provides centralized project management, report validation, retesting, and integrations with Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highest-rated crowdsourced security platform on G2 with an exceptional 96 NPS score
- HackGATE™ provides unique centralized control over all penetration testing activities
- Strong report validation by professional analysts ensures high-quality vulnerability reports
- Flexible engagement models from VDP to full managed bug bounty programs
- Excellent customer support with 100% quality of support rating and fast response times
Key Features
HackGATE™
Industry-first managed gateway for controlling and monitoring all security testing activities in a centralized dashboard
Managed Bug Bounty Program
Continuous crowdsourced security testing with report validation, payment management, and retesting capabilities
PenTest as a Service (PTaaS)
On-demand penetration testing with 5-20 invited verified hackers, report validation, and retesting included
Managed Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
ISO-compliant vulnerability disclosure program with consultancy services and customized VDP forms
Attack Surface Management
Continuously updated internet-facing asset inventory with automated vulnerability scanning and elite hacker testing
Tool Integrations
Native integrations with Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams for seamless vulnerability tracking and team collaboration
Report Validation & Retesting
All vulnerability reports are validated by professional analysts before delivery, with retesting to confirm fixes
Pricing
Managed VDP
€200/month
- ISO standards compliance
- VDP consultancy services
- Customized VDP form
- Limited report validation
- 365-day billing cycle
Best For
Continuous Security Testing
Run managed bug bounty programs to continuously discover vulnerabilities across your web applications and infrastructure
Compliance-Driven Vulnerability Disclosure
Implement ISO-compliant vulnerability disclosure policies with managed intake and validation
On-Demand Penetration Testing
Engage verified ethical hackers for time-boxed penetration tests with full report validation and retesting
Attack Surface Monitoring
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of internet-facing assets with automated scanning and expert-driven testing
