Checked 12 Sep 2026
Synack 3.8Bronze 30 pts
A vetted security testing platform whose Red Team accepts researchers only after skills assessment and background checks. Members get steady, well-paid engagements.
Good for Security researchers
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2013 13 yrs
- Web rank
- #162,824 worldwide
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Synack is a vetted security platform where providers are screened before they can join, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Vetted researchers earn per vulnerability and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2013, Synack is based in Redwood City, California, United States. It is available worldwide.
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Getting paid
What the platform takes, when you get your money and how
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What people actually earn on Synack
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Figures published by Synack or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on proof of earnings and access. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.5
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Achievements
30 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Synack 1,500+ researchers (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Synack Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Synack free
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Synack Founded 2013
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Synack Vetted researchers earn per vulnerability
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Synack Vetted researchers earn per vulnerability
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Synack.
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Synack #162,824 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Synack Founded 2013
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
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Can I join Synack?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application.
You need a computer, reliable internet, a skills test and a background check. You have to verify your ID.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Synack accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
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- A computer
- Reliable internet
- A skills test
- A background check
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Five-step vetting: resume review, technical test, background and ID check, interview, then onboarding.
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How Synack compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Founded in 2013, Synack has been running for about 13 years — longer than 6 of the 10 bug bounty platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the bug bounty platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Synack legit?
What we could verify about the company
Synack is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2013 (13 years)
- Headquartered in Redwood City, California, United States
- Screens providers before they can join
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain synack.com was registered in 1997 (registry record)
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Synack in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #162,824 worldwideAmong the top million sites (synack.com)
- Domain registered
- Sep 1997synack.com, 29 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Synack timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Synack founded
Headquarters today: Redwood City, California, United States
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Milestone
$600-$900 per vuln
Synack says its average payment per accepted vulnerability was in the $600 to $900 range in 2020, with regular missions paying $25 to $50.
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Milestone
1,500+ researchers
The Synack Red Team is made up of over 1,500 vetted security researchers who pick from about 52,000 tests executed per year.
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On FreelanceSites
Added to the FreelanceSites.net directory
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Synack
How much does Synack charge?
Synack fees: Vetted researchers earn per vulnerability.
How do you get paid on Synack?
Synack pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is Synack available in?
Worldwide.
How much do people earn on Synack?
Synack says its average payment per accepted vulnerability was in the $600 to $900 range in 2020, with regular missions paying $25 to $50. The Synack Red Team is made up of over 1,500 vetted security researchers who pick from about 52,000 tests executed per year. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Synack legit?
Yes, Synack is a real, operating platform: operating since 2013 (13 years), headquartered in Redwood City, California, United States and screens providers before they can join. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Synack alternatives?
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