Bugcrowd
Crowdsourced bug bounty, pen testing and vulnerability disclosure
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What is Bugcrowd?
Bugcrowd is a crowdsourced security platform. It connects organizations with outside security researchers and pentesters, plus AI tools, so they can find exploitable vulnerabilities in their attack surface. It runs bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure programs (VDPs), penetration testing as a service, red teaming and attack surface management.
Bugcrowd's team triages submissions before they reach the customer. Its CrowdMatch system pairs researchers with each engagement, and its Vulnerability Rating Taxonomy is used to rank findings. Pen tests cover web, mobile, network, API, IoT, cloud and AI systems. Results can go to Slack, Jira and other tools.
The platform suits security teams at mid-size and large organizations in finance, healthcare, retail, automotive, technology and government. Researchers can also join to hack on programs and earn rewards. Pricing is not published, and buyers contact sales for a quote.
Key features
- Managed bug bounty programs where you pay only for results
- Vulnerability disclosure program intake and coordination
- Pen testing as a service for web, mobile, API, IoT and cloud
- Red team as a service and social engineering tests
- AI pen testing and AI bias assessment
- Engineered triage of submissions, with 24/7 response for critical issues
- CrowdMatch pairing of researchers to engagements
- Integrations with Slack, Jira and other tools
Use cases
Who it's for
Continuous vulnerability hunting
Run an ongoing bug bounty so researchers find unknown flaws, and pay only for valid findings.
Compliance pen testing
Order pen tests of web apps, APIs or cloud setups to meet compliance goals.
Public vulnerability intake
Set up a VDP to receive, prioritize and fix reports from outside researchers.
AI system security
Test AI models and applications for safety, security and bias problems.
Bugcrowd pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 12, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Pricing is by quote: contact the vendor.
How Bugcrowd compares
- Bugcrowd has no free plan, and neither do the 2 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBugcrowd | Quote | — | — | — | — | |
H HackerOne | Quote | — | — | — | — | Bugcrowd vs HackerOne |
I Intigriti | Quote | — | — | — | — | Bugcrowd vs Intigriti |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Covers bug bounty, VDP, pen testing and red teaming on one platform
- Bugcrowd's team triages findings before they reach internal teams
- Integrates with Slack and Jira
- Customers include T-Mobile, Atlassian, HP and NASA
Limitations
- No public pricing; quotes come through sales
- No self-serve free plan or trial
Bugcrowd FAQ
What does Bugcrowd offer?
Bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure, pen testing as a service, red team as a service, attack surface management and AI security testing.
How much does Bugcrowd cost?
Prices are not published. You contact sales or request a demo to get a quote.
Can security researchers join?
Yes. Hackers can sign up, join engagements and learn through Bugcrowd University.
Does Bugcrowd triage reports?
Yes. Its team reviews and triages submissions before they reach your team, with 24/7 response for critical issues.
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