What Are the Top Bug Bounty Platforms?

Introduction

Bug bounty platforms let ethical hackers legally find vulnerabilities in real company systems and get paid $100 to $1 million per bug. In 2025, over 500 Indian students are earning $10K to $100K yearly on these platforms while studying at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies, Pune. Our 8,000+ placed students started with zero knowledge, solved 200+ machines in lab, then transitioned to bug bounty earning $5K to $1M before getting full-time ₹15 to 70 LPA jobs at Deloitte, EY, Paytm, Indian banks, and global firms.

Top 10 Bug Bounty Platforms in 2025 (Ranked by Indian Students)

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Our Students' Exact Bug Bounty Success Path

• Month 1: 50 easy TryHackMe/HackTheBox boxes
• Month 2: 100 medium retired boxes + report writing
• Month 3: PortSwigger Academy + SQLMap mastery
• Month 4: Real HackerOne/Bugcrowd programs (easy ones)
• Month 5: $100 to $5K bugs on Intigriti/YesWeHack
• Month 6: Full-time job + continue bug bounty part-time

Our students earn $5K to $100K in first year while studying.

Platform Comparison for Indian Students

HackerOne: Largest program list, but high competition. Bugcrowd: More private programs, faster payouts. Intigriti: European companies, less competition. YesWeHack: Good for beginners, French firms. Synack: Invite-only, highest payouts. Our students start with Bugcrowd and Intigriti for easier entry.

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Career After Bug Bounty Success

Students earning $10K+ on bounties get direct interview calls from Deloitte, EY, PwC, Paytm, PhonePe. Many become full-time pentesters while continuing bounty part-time (extra ₹1 to 5 crore yearly). Top earners from our institute now work at Google, Microsoft, and Facebook security teams with $250K+ global packages.

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Conclusion

Bug bounty is the fastest way to prove skills and earn money legally. Our students start with zero and reach $100K+ yearly within months. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies, India’s only institute with proven bug bounty lab and 8,000+ placements. New batches every Monday in classroom Pune plus 100% live online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bug bounty platform pays the highest?

Synack pays up to $1 million for critical bugs.

Can Indian students join HackerOne?

Yes. Hundreds of our students are active and earning $50K+ yearly.

How much can a beginner earn from bug bounty?

₹5 to 50 lakh in first year with proper training.

Which platform is easiest for beginners?

Bugcrowd and Intigriti have many public programs.

Is bug bounty legal in India?

Yes. 100% legal if you follow program rules.

How many bugs needed to earn $10K?

5 to 10 high or critical severity bugs.

Do girls earn from bug bounty in India?

Yes. Many top female hunters are from our institute.

Which institute teaches real bug bounty hunting?

Only Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies.

Can I do bug bounty without OSCP?

Yes. Many students earn $50K+ before OSCP.

Is report writing taught?

Yes. Professional report format used by HackerOne.

Do you provide private program invites?

Yes. After students find first 5 bugs.

Salary after bug bounty experience?

₹25 to 70 LPA full-time + extra bounty income.

Next batch starting?

Every Monday in Pune + 100% live online.

100% placement guarantee?

Yes. Written guarantee.

Free demo available?

Yes. Every Saturday 11 AM.