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HackerOne vs Synack comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

HackerOne
Ranking in Penetration Testing Services
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (18th), Vulnerability Management (30th), Bug Bounty Platforms (2nd), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (8th), AI Observability (12th)
Synack
Ranking in Penetration Testing Services
8th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Penetration Testing Services category, the mindshare of HackerOne is 12.7%, down from 21.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Synack is 5.9%, down from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Penetration Testing Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HackerOne12.7%
Synack5.9%
Other81.4%
Penetration Testing Services
 

Featured Reviews

Brian Wesley - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Specialist at Shell
Bug bounty platform has streamlined issue tracking and has improved daily security workflows
The best features HackerOne offers are that it is easy to use and provides multiple ways to categorize an issue, which gives an easy way to track issues and reopen issues if they are not resolved promptly. The categorization and tracking features help my team day-to-day by allowing us to filter for spammy bug reports. The payment and reward system is also beneficial. HackerOne has positively impacted my organization by creating more time for my team to address concerns and filter through several issues. It has been a great tool because it streamlines our workflow. Since using HackerOne, it is very easy to use, and we have been able to save one to two hours every day.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Performing Arts
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HackerOne?
I have not experienced any costs since I use HackerOne independently, just logging into the site, hunting bugs, and submitting them without any expenses.
What needs improvement with HackerOne?
HackerOne has trust from companies such as Shopify, PayPal, and Uber, which provides a stronger brand perception and competitive market positioning. However, I reduced my rating by one mark because...
What is your primary use case for HackerOne?
I use HackerOne for the bug bounty platform to find security issues. When we discover vulnerabilities, we receive awards for them. Before testing any new payment API for public release, we can have...
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

HackerOne Assets, HackerOne Pentesting Services, HackerOne Security Assessments, HackerOne Vulnerability Management
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Sample Customers

Anthropic, Crypto.com, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Uber, and the U.S. Department of Defense
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