HackerOne Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and cost analysis
HackerOne costs $10000/month for Standard. Plans range from $10000 to $500000/month.
HackerOne costs $10K to $500K per month as of March 2026. Plan: Standard at $255000/month. The median contract is $40,000/year based on 273 verified purchases.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
HackerOne offers 1 pricing tiers: Standard. Paid plans include Standard at $255000/month. The Standard plan is general users.
Compared to other bug bounty & penetration testing software, HackerOne is positioned at the premium price point.
- Median contract: $40,000/yr from 273 purchases
- Average negotiated discount: 13%
- 1 documented hidden costs beyond list price
- Contracts auto-renew
How much does HackerOne cost?
HackerOne Pricing Overview
HackerOne has 1 pricing plans ranging from $10,000 to $500,000/month. The Standard plan costs $255,000/month, best for general users.
HackerOne contracts auto-renew, with a 1 year minimum commitment.
The median HackerOne customer pays $40,000/year based on 273 verified purchases, with an average 13% discount available through negotiation.
There are at least 1 documented hidden costs beyond HackerOne's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.
This pricing was last verified in January 29, 2026.
HackerOne pricing for the Standard tier is $255,000/month. The platform also offers a free tier for basic vulnerability disclosure and reporting. Pricing for bug bounty, penetration testing, and triage services is customized based on program scope, attack surface, and volume of security researchers engaged.
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All HackerOne Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $255000 /month | Custom | General users |
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What Companies Actually Pay for HackerOne
The median HackerOne buyer pays $40,000/year based on 273 verified purchase transactions, with an average 13% savings through negotiation.
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HackerOne Year 1 Total Cost by Company Size
Real deployment costs including licenses, implementation, training, and admin — not just the sticker price.
Annual subscription for HackerOne's managed triage service, where their team validates and triages incoming vulnerability reports before forwarding to your security team. Based on median customer contract value.
Comprehensive program including penetration testing services and ongoing bug bounty management. Typical entry point for larger programs with more extensive attack surface.
One-time or occasional penetration testing engagement through HackerOne's platform, rather than annual subscription. More expensive than competing platforms but still cheaper than traditional consulting firms.
Vendr marketplace data (median of 273 purchases)
How HackerOne Pricing Compares
HackerOne Contract Terms
HackerOne contracts auto-renew. Changes require advance notice. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.
How to Negotiate HackerOne Pricing
HackerOne contracts are negotiable — buyers save an average of 13% off list price. These 7 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.
Sign contracts at the end of HackerOne's fiscal quarter, month, or year to unlock additional discounts. Multiple buyers report 10-35% discounts for end-of-period signatures.
Vendr community insightsCommit to 2-3 year contracts to secure better discounts and avoid annual price uplifts. Discounts above 20% typically require multi-year terms.
Vendr community insightsLeverage competing quotes from Bugcrowd to negotiate better pricing. One buyer secured a 33% discount by presenting a Bugcrowd proposal.
Vendr community insightsIf your program usage is lower than projected during the initial term, use this data to negotiate flat renewals or resist uplift attempts.
Vendr community insightsCite specific budget limitations and reference prior contract pricing to push back on renewal increases. Emphasize evaluation of alternatives if pricing exceeds budget.
Vendr community insightsOffer to provide a case study or serve as a customer reference in exchange for additional discount points.
Vendr discount leversCommit to program expansion (more assets, higher bounty budget, additional services) in future years to unlock better initial pricing.
Vendr discount leversHackerOne Pricing FAQ
01 How much does HackerOne cost?
Pricing varies by plan. Check the official pricing page for current rates.
02 Does HackerOne have a free tier?
Check the pricing section above for free tier availability.
03 What are the main features of HackerOne?
Key features include the items listed in the pricing tiers above.
04 Is HackerOne worth the price?
Value depends on your specific needs and use case. Compare features across plans.
05 How does HackerOne pricing compare to Bugcrowd?
According to Vendr marketplace data, HackerOne and Bugcrowd have similar median contract values (HackerOne $40,000 vs. Bugcrowd $40,800 annually) and comparable average discount rates (HackerOne 12.54% vs. Bugcrowd 13.01%). Multiple buyers have successfully used Bugcrowd quotes to negotiate better HackerOne pricing, with one securing a 33% discount through competitive price matching.
06 Can I pay quarterly instead of annually?
HackerOne no longer offers quarterly or semi-annual payment terms for new customers as of 2026. However, some existing customers have successfully negotiated exceptions to maintain COVID-era quarterly payment terms by escalating to executive stakeholders.
07 Will my price increase at renewal?
Yes, HackerOne typically imposes annual price increases at renewal. An 8% uplift is standard for 1-year renewals, though some customers report increases as high as 19%. Multi-year contracts can lock in pricing and avoid these annual uplifts. Discounts above 20% typically require multi-year commitments.
08 What discounts are available?
HackerOne buyers save 13% on average. Common discount levers include: end-of-quarter signatures (10-35% discounts reported), multi-year commitments (required for >20% discounts), competitive price matching against Bugcrowd, low usage justification at renewal, and offering case studies or customer references. The best discounts combine multiple levers, especially multi-year terms with end-of-period timing.
09 How long does implementation take?
HackerOne's PenTest service typically takes 4-5 weeks to implement from initial setup to first engagement. One buyer secured a 10% discount in exchange for an end-of-quarter signature during their implementation period.
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