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HackerOne vs Rapid7 Exposure Command comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 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 Attack Surface Management (ASM)
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (18th), Vulnerability Management (32nd), Bug Bounty Platforms (2nd), Penetration Testing Services (2nd), AI Observability (16th)
Rapid7 Exposure Command
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
23rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category, the mindshare of HackerOne is 3.9%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 Exposure Command is 1.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Attack Surface Management (ASM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HackerOne3.9%
Rapid7 Exposure Command1.8%
Other94.3%
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

Featured Reviews

NitishKumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Crowdsourced security has strengthened our bug discovery and improved vulnerability response
HackerOne is already doing well, although I believe implementing stricter SLAs for the time to first response and time to bounty would help prevent researchers' burnout, especially regarding duplicate submissions. I suggest systematic bug rewards because currently, if a researcher finds one bug in multiple places, they often only get paid for one. Improving the handling of systemic vulnerabilities would encourage deeper research. Additionally, improving multi-currency and crypto payout options would help make the platform more accessible globally.
AK
Senior Project Manager at Infosys
Automation has improved vulnerability insights and supports timely reporting for remediation teams
Rapid7 Exposure Command is not as easy to deploy compared to Qualys, and the detection rates are lower than Qualys. Rapid7 Exposure Command is not exactly complex, but it is medium complex when I compare it to Qualys, where the deployment procedure is quite straightforward. Detection needs more depth in Rapid7 Exposure Command, and when I compare it with Qualys, the output of vulnerabilities can be improved at a depth level. That is one of the major pieces of feedback I have. The detection rate of vulnerabilities is not up to par, and that is one of the most important things that every firm looks for.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"HackerOne has been the right fit for our current situation from both a functionality and cost-effectiveness perspective."
"The fast verification process impacts my motivation significantly because a quick response keeps me motivated, and if I'm going to try and hunt bugs today, I would appreciate a response within the day or at least within a few days."
"Using HackerOne has definitely improved the security of my web application, identifying security gaps I didn't realize as a web developer."
"One of the biggest strengths is combining a large community of ethical hackers with a structured platform that helps organizations discover, manage, and remediate security vulnerabilities efficiently."
"The most valuable feature of HackerOne is its variety of programs. These programs provide depth into various areas, such as mobile, API, and websites."
"HackerOne is a very good platform with the trust of different companies including Shopify, PayPal, and Uber, which creates a stronger brand perception and competitive market positioning."
"I notice a return on investment through the group of researchers at HackerOne identifying vulnerabilities, saving us money, time, and manpower, with the efficiency of HackerOne allowing them to accomplish in three to four hours what would take two red teamers a whole day."
"Apart from getting all the bug bounty opportunities, we also get the chance to practice in a safe environment, like a demo setup. These features are great for beginners who want to explore bug bounties in the future."
"Compared to Tenable or Qualys, Rapid7 Exposure Command is definitely affordable for small-sized or mid-sized engagements, although there are some challenges with detection."
 

Cons

"One limitation is that if a finding has been reported on HackerOne and was also reported earlier by another user or outsider, the platform is not able to collate that information together."
"Response time can be improved. The HackerOne Trust team can be slow to respond sometimes. They're not using AI, which could help reduce the number of duplicate reports."
"HackerOne provides a "HackBot" which helps identify other relevant reports, including duplicates, public reports from other companies, etc. However, the functionality is limited and it would be nice to integrate it with broader services offered like auto responses, triggers, etc."
"Triage response time is a significant issue. The response time and triage speed are not fast enough, and this is causing many people to leave HackerOne."
"One issue I've experienced is traffic. Many people try to participate when an opportunity with a bounty of around 1,000-15,000 dollars comes up. In this case, the first person to report the vulnerability gets the bounty. If a second person reports the same vulnerability, they are marked as duplicated instead of receiving some recognition. The second person also invested time finding the issue, so I think this can be improved."
"Sometimes new users don't receive invites just because they are new, despite potentially being very skilled hackers, so I feel new users should get more chances and opportunities."
"The ability to view the conversation between the triagers and the programs will be really good."
"Everything has become slower on HackerOne. I have noticed that older researchers receive all the private invites while newer ones receive fewer."
"Rapid7 Exposure Command is not as easy to deploy compared to Qualys, and the detection rates are lower than Qualys."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is free."
"The tool is open-source and free for bug bounty hunters."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
11%
Construction Company
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HackerOne?
I'm not very sure about pricing, setup costs, and licensing, as those are managed by our management team.
What needs improvement with HackerOne?
HackerOne is already doing well, although I believe implementing stricter SLAs for the time to first response and time to bounty would help prevent researchers' burnout, especially regarding duplic...
What is your primary use case for HackerOne?
Our main use case for HackerOne is to create a bridge between the organization and a global community of ethical hackers where we ask them to find bugs in our environment, and based on that, they p...
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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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