What Are the Top Free Platforms for Practicing Ethical Hacking?
Top 15 FREE platforms to practice ethical hacking in 2025 — TryHackMe, HackTheBox, PG Practice, VulnHub, OverTheWire, PortSwigger Academy. Exact platforms our 8,000+ students at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies use daily before clearing OSCP & earning ₹20–80 LPA.
Introduction
Our 8,000+ placed students never paid ₹50,000–1 lakh for labs. They started with these 100% FREE platforms and cleared OSCP, got bug bounty money, and now earn ₹20–80 LPA. These are the exact platforms they practiced on daily before joining Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies — and continue using even after placement.
Top 15 FREE Ethical Hacking Practice Platforms (2025 Ranking)
| Rank | Platform | Best For | Free Machines/Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TryHackMe | Beginners → OSCP path | 800+ rooms |
| 2 | HackTheBox (Free Tier) | Realistic machines | 50+ active |
| 3 | PortSwigger Web Security Academy | Web exploitation (Burp) | 200+ labs |
| 4 | PentesterLab (Free Exercises) | Web & ISO boot labs | 50+ free |
| 5 | VulnHub | Downloadable VMs | 300+ machines |
| 6 | OverTheWire (Bandit, Leviathan, Natas) | Linux & wargames | 100+ levels |
| 7 | PG Practice (Proving Grounds Free) | OSCP-style machines | 30+ free |
| 8 | Root-Me | CTF-style challenges | 500+ challenges |
| 9 | pwnable.kr / pwnable.tw | Binary exploitation | 100+ challenges |
| 10 | CTFtime (free CTFs) | Live competitions | Thousands |
| 11 | Google Gruyere | Web app bugs | Full lab |
| 12 | Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA) | Local web practice | Full app |
| 13 | WebGoat | Java web security | Full app |
| 14 | bWAPP | PHP/MySQL bugs | Full app |
| 15 | Our Institute’s Free Weekend Lab | Guided practice every Saturday | Live mentoring |
Our Students’ Daily Free Practice Routine (Used by 8,000+ Placed Students)
- Morning: TryHackMe learning path
- Afternoon: HackTheBox retired or PG Practice
- Evening: PortSwigger Academy lab
- Saturday 11 AM: Our FREE guided lab session
Only institute in India that runs FREE live practice every Saturday for non-students too.
Start practicing FREE today. Join our free Saturday lab
Career After Practicing on These Platforms
- Clear CEH Practical → OSCP
- Get ₹15–80 LPA job offers
- Earn ₹1–50 lakh from bug bounty
- Placed at Deloitte, EY, PwC, red teams
See the ultimate free-to-₹80 LPA path
Step-by-Step: Start Practicing Today (Zero Cost)
- Sign up on TryHackMe → complete first 10 free rooms
- Download VulnHub machines → solve 1 per week
- Join PortSwigger Academy → finish SQLi & XSS labs
- Come to our FREE Saturday live session
- After 3 months → join our course → get placed
Conclusion
You don’t need money to become a world-class ethical hacker in 2025 — just these free platforms + daily practice. Our 8,000+ students started exactly here. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies — India’s only institute that gives FREE live practice every Saturday + 100% job guarantee after course. New batches every Monday in Pune + 100% live online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these platforms really 100% free?
Yes. All listed have strong free tiers forever.
Which platform is best for beginners?
TryHackMe — used by 90% of our students.
Can I clear OSCP using only free labs?
Yes. Many of our OSCP holders did.
Which institute gives free live practice?
Only Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha.
Salary after practicing free labs?
₹20–80 LPA after joining our course.
When is the next FREE Saturday session?
Every Saturday 11 AM — open to all.
When is the next batch starting?
Every Monday — Pune + 100% live online.
100% job placement?
Yes. Written guarantee.
Free demo available?
Yes. Every Saturday 11 AM (FREE lab included).
Weekend batches?
Yes. Full weekend option.
Job abroad possible?
Yes. Many placed globally.
How to join FREE Saturday lab?
Register here → Free Lab Registration
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