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Bugcrowd vs Open Bug Bounty
Bugcrowd and Open Bug Bounty are both bug bounty platforms. Fees — Bugcrowd: Bounties set by each program. Open Bug Bounty: Voluntary rewards from site owners, free non-profit.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Bugcrowd: Bounties set by each program. Open Bug Bounty: Voluntary rewards from site owners, free non-profit.
- Only Bugcrowd offers PayPal and Bank transfer. Only Open Bug Bounty offers Direct from site owner.
- Bugcrowd is the older platform — founded in 2012, 2 years before Open Bug Bounty (2014).
Which should you choose?
Choose Bugcrowd if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer.
Choose Open Bug Bounty if…
- You want to withdraw via Direct from site owner.
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Bugcrowd
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| Type | Bug bounty platforms like HackerOne | Bug bounty platforms like HackerOne |
| Category | Development & IT | Development & IT |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Bounties set by each program | Voluntary rewards from site owners, free non-profit |
| Withdraw via | PayPal, Bank transfer | Direct from site owner |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | — |
| Popularity | 42 views · 0 likes | 43 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Bugcrowd or Open Bug Bounty?
Bugcrowd: Bounties set by each program. Open Bug Bounty: Voluntary rewards from site owners, free non-profit.
Where are Bugcrowd and Open Bug Bounty available?
Bugcrowd: Worldwide. Open Bug Bounty: Worldwide.