# Hack The Box Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Hack The Box the right Training solution for you? Explore 71 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10004639/Hack-the-Box/reviews --- Hack The Box 4.9 (71) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004639/Hack-the-Box/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Hack The Box Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SK Sokheng K Offensive Security SupervisorBanking, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The platform offers a diverse range of machines and challenges that simulate real-world scenarios, which helped me strengthen my penetration testing and problem-solving skills.“ June 24, 2025 JB Jeremy B Offensive Security ConsultantComputer & Network Security, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “One VPN session per user combined with no internet access for lab machines and no ACLs allowing traffic between VPN-connected users makes the environment unsuitable for red teams practicing use of C2 frameworks.“ May 5, 2025 Jeremy C HelpdeskInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It’s interactive, engaging, and addicting in the best way possible. If you’re serious about breaking into cybersecurity — especially red team, penetration testing, or SOC work — Hack The Box is worth every minute.“ October 28, 2025 R® RudiKarus ® HackerInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The CPTS certification lacks something between the path and the exam (like Ippsec's unofficial CPTSPrep and/or a pro lab like Dante).“ July 16, 2025 rS rifat S Security Profeesional ConsultantInformation Technology and Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I personally developed my technical skills by working through the HTB labs, especially Dante labs which is inprogress already includes some really advances tasks which is helping me in Network pentesting and other skills.“ July 12, 2024 SK Sunny K Cyber Security AnalystAccounting, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Some of the advanced labs can be challenging if you don’t have prior experience, and you won’t get direct walkthroughs of HTB, so you need to figure things out on your own.“ October 8, 2025 Maria Eduarda D estagiariaInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I like the Hack The Box platform because it allows me to study subjects that usually don't have enough material for online studies, and the practical teaching method is the best“ October 7, 2024 ST Sebin T Cyber Security ConsultantAccounting, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Mhm, the only con I felt was the cost, because when converting from USD to my currency it becomes more than I can afford.“ September 14, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 71 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Maria Eduarda D. estagiaria Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "On the path to becoming an HTB Hacker" October 7, 2024 5.0 I have been studying at Hack The Box for a year and a half since I started studying cybersecurity and it is very good for those who do not have much knowledge in the area Pros I like the Hack The Box platform because it allows me to study subjects that usually don't have enough material for online studies, and the practical teaching method is the best Cons some modules are a bit complicated to understand and some are very extensive Review Source GS Goh S. Penetration Tester Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Try out HackTheBox!" August 1, 2025 5.0 Pros When it comes to anything cybersecurity, HackTheBox is my favorite training platform for learning and improving my skills. Their academy platform has a ton of great modules covering every topic of interest at an affordable and worth-it price. I am currently doing the penetration tester job role path and I can confidently say that I am able to learn new things in each one of them as they go so in depth in the topics. The best thing is that these modules are not purely just text, they are also accompanied by some challenging practices that force you to always think outside of the box, which is very important in this field. Besides academy, their main platform is also the perfect place for practicing cyber. Even for free users like myself, I am still able to play machines and challenges that are very important when it comes to upskilling and putting our knowledge to test. They have challenges that ranges from beginner to advanced level so that everyone with different skill level is able to upskill. I will 100% recommend anyone whether they are just starting or looking to up their cybersecurity skills to try out HackTheBox, it has truly helped me a ton in my career. Cons I don't have any big complains about Hack The Box and I seriously mean this. It is the perfect platform for cybersecurity training and I couldn't thank it enough Review Source JB Jeremy B. Offensive Security Consultant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid labs for pentesting, but not for red teams" May 5, 2025 4.0 Pros VPN network stability is top notch. Pro labs have a larger number of systems and servers which are more realistic than typical boot-to-root labs. Cons Data mining makes the environment hostile to the use of custom tooling. One VPN session per user combined with no internet access for lab machines and no ACLs allowing traffic between VPN-connected users makes the environment unsuitable for red teams practicing use of C2 frameworks. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Hacker Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HackerDojo" July 16, 2025 5.0 Hack The Box is a platform that became my 2nd home, like a Dojo: it has an uplifting community and the challenging content keeps me growing. Pros \+ easy accessible, offers a lot of value even with free plan + different scalings (challenges, machines and ProLabs) + great community with a delight sense of humor + great support + the content is up-to-date (e.g. new CVE's in Dedicated Labs) Cons The CPTS certification lacks something between the path and the exam (like Ippsec's unofficial CPTSPrep and/or a pro lab like Dante). Review Source JG Joseph G. Cybersecurity Engineer Defense & Space Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HTB continues to improve" October 6, 2025 5.0 Overall good, the platform is a lot more mature then it was a few years ago and feels like its going in a positive direction. Pros The variety of content. There is so much different content in different subjects that allow someone to learn a lot of different content. Cons The start up time for boxes and academy modules. Depending on the academy module it feels like im spending more time spinning up than actually doing the module. Review Source SK Sokheng K. Offensive Security Supervisor Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Challenging and Rewarding Journey into Cybersecurity" June 24, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Hack The Box has been highly rewarding and educational. The platform offers a diverse range of machines and challenges that simulate real-world scenarios, which helped me strengthen my penetration testing and problem-solving skills. I appreciated the hands-on learning approach and the active community that shares insights and techniques. The gamified environment kept me motivated, and progressing through ranks gave a clear sense of achievement. While some challenges were difficult, they pushed me to learn and research deeper. Overall, Hack The Box has been a valuable tool in my cybersecurity journey and an excellent supplement to formal learning. Pros Their training and course help me gain my knowledge and help me confident on my cyber security jobs. Cons One of the things I liked least about Hack The Box is the inconsistent difficulty curve across some of the machines. Review Source JB Joshua B. CEO Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Happy Hacking" November 14, 2025 5.0 Got cyber security certified. Landed a part time position in offensive cyber tactics, with one of the worlds leading cyber security teams. Thanks to Hack The Box. Pros The available list of choices. like real life scenarios, industry certifications, Hands on upskilling. To cybersecurity fundamentals. Cons The tasks are very challenging. This is to be expected. Its just the technique used to train in your chosen field is a bit of a un-human like experience. Its quite confusing at times. Review Source M. Mathieu .. Red Team Member Public Policy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Top notch cyber security education!" January 27, 2025 5.0 The Pwnbox is super handy and deploys very quickly! The progress bar on each page on academy helps to keep me reading and the overall progress on job role path is nice to see too. The formatting and arrangement of lessons and subsections within lessons has really been thought about, you can tell it's not just random bits of knowledge put together but a more comprehensive piece. I like that the overall user experience and user learning experience has been thought through, this makes a big difference compared to other platform where subjects are just collated together, on Hack The Box there is a real sense of a learning journey. Pros I love the platform, the integration between theory & practice. I use it the platform almost everyday and can only recommend it. I contacted the customer support of couple of times and it has been very smooth, quick answer and resolution. Hack The Box is so much more than the platform, the community is amazing - weekly cube talks, discord and regular online events... I learn new things everyday and can see a direct application to my work. I find that in the overwhelming amount of online courses it's easy to get lost but HTB Academy has been the reference for me. Once I get the theory I can apply it straightaway to a box or a small exercise to reinforce that knowledge. I only hope that in a couple of years the certifications become the new industry standards, widely accepted by recruiters/HR and technical teams. Cons I wish the daily streak feature was implemented on the HTB Enterprise platform as well as the ability for certifications gained through the Enterprise subscription to sync to the HTB Account. Ideally anything that is gained and completed should show and be accessible on the user's account outside of the Enterprise platform. I would say there are still a few typos here and there in some Academy pages and it would be nice to have a simple way to report them so that the community can help the product improve. Some of the pages are really long so a way to break this up would be great but it's always a tight balance between a long page to read vs a lot of short pages to read, overall it's pretty good. One last thing, if HTB certifications could offer equivalency with industry standards like CREST CRT or The Cyber Scheme CSTM (like the OSCP equivalency with CREST) that would be even better! Review Source SS Souldream S. IT Offensive Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HTB, I love it so much." October 28, 2025 5.0 Pros The material is so comperhensive, robust, clear and easy to understand. And I hope the material is always up to date. Cons In the very rare moment the lab have a little glitch. I just follow the instruction but still nothing. Review Source AM Abdullah M. Service coordinator Insurance Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Impressive " September 24, 2025 5.0 Pros Comprehensive and extra detailed knowledge. It is so guided and informative. Focusing on making professional cybersecurity specialists Cons It might not be for all levels , specially the begginers, but they made a specific role path for beginners Review Source MW Matthew W. Solutions Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The only platform you need" October 13, 2024 5.0 I've come to appreciate the pace at which I study, and I'm proud to achieve the goals set by Hack The Box. The platform's material has helped me explore new areas while strengthening my knowledge. I also love the flexibility of picking up where I left off, even after taking a week or two off, allowing me to review and continue progressing seamlessly. The material has made it so easy to learn even when the subject is extremely complex and difficult to convey. The team really made a great platform Pros Hack The Box is an excellent platform for beginners looking to enhance their cybersecurity skills and for seasoned professionals wanting to stay sharp. Its standout feature is flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace. If you get stuck, the platform has a helpful forum that guides you without simply giving away the answers. Not only does Hack The Box provide a comprehensive set of learning resources, but it also allows you to apply what you've learned through practical exercises. The regularly updated environments offer new and exciting challenges, ensuring there's always something fresh to hack. Cons There is nothing that I feel I can put into this section. Review Source JL Jaden L. Student Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "HTB FEEDBACK" May 7, 2025 5.0 Pros I can learn a lot through this platform. Cons Maybe the arrangement of the modules, sometimes it's hidden and can be hard for new users to find past work. Review Source PD Pierre-Alexandre D. Student Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best cyber learning platform" July 14, 2025 5.0 Pros Really like how it is build and how convenient the learning process feels in whatever path you choose. Cons The fact that the student subscription is limited to Tier 2 with no reduction or annual membership that could be worth it for higher tier access. Review Source wG willy G. pen tester Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Progresser grâce à HTB" June 22, 2024 4.0 D'une manière globale je suis satisfait par HTB, par contre la hausse de tarif est assez soudaine! c'est un peu dommage de devoir repayer et se recréer un nouveau compte pour accéder à HTB Academy par exemple. A l'avenir il faudrait trouver un moyen de pouvoir transféré des point ou de l'expérience d'un compte perso vers un compte pro et vice versa car j'ai commencé HTB avec un compte perso puis mon entreprise m'a créé un compte pro mais je ne peux pas capitaliser d'un compte vers l'autre. Pros Le contenu technique est pertinent et très pointu. Rien n'est laissé au hasard, même sur les sujets connu et répandu il y a toujours un approfondissement du sujet traité au travers d'une vrais recherche didactique. On sent bien que les personnes qui ont fait le contenu ont pris soin de bien vérifier et validé les résultats. Cela reflète bien le niveau technique des experts qui travaille chez HTB, bravo ! Cons Je pense qu'il faudrait donner la possibilité de pouvoir télécharger d'une manière ou d'une autre le contenu des cours de manière à avoir un pense bête ou un memo au format PDF par exemple. Même si je comprends bien que le contenu est dynamique et doit être mis à jour assez régulièrement. Review Source MM Malik M. Pentester Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hackthebox review" June 29, 2024 5.0 Pros The courses are up to date and the labs work like expected. Cons The prices for tier 3 and 4 modules are expensive. Review Source Udumala N. Student Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Honest Review form an undergraduate" March 25, 2024 5.0 Overall it is a best place to build.ur experience and get ready for the OSCP exam. Pros I love the content or study material in terms of academy and Normal hack the box. I love the retired rooms feature which help me in starting the HTB. I also love the University CTF which are being conducted. Cons One of the big thing I have is individual domain for each thing like ctf, academy which they r joining now. It is hard for beginners who are starting with cybersecurity. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 We're happy to hear that Hack The Box is vital to your cybersecurity learning journey. We appreciate your feedback on the different accounts and difficulty levels and we already make improvements based on your suggestions. Gonzalo P. Bug Bounty Hunter Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hack The Box Academy" December 16, 2023 5.0 Hack The Box Academy is an amazing but challenging place to learn. The labs included in the modules are awesome! Pros The labs are complex and allow you to apply what you have just learned in the theoretical part. Cons The duration of the Labs is for a limited time. Probably to save resources but sometimes when you are in the middle of a practice you run out of time and you have to launch the lab again. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our platform. We understand your concern regarding the Labs' duration. We are committed to addressing these issues and enhancing the user experience. Your input is valuable to us. MO Michal O. Penetration Tester Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Learn or improve your hacking skills" March 11, 2024 5.0 Pros Hack the Box has very quality content. I learned a lot from this platform. It contains a lot gamified content. Also it is not too expensive and it worth the money. Cons Sometimes infrastructure is not 100% working, and the web contains several less severe bugs. I had several issues with the bugs in the web and infrastructure. All my issue was solved with HTB support. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 We're happy to hear that you enjoy Hack The Box! Our team takes pride in creating challenging and engaging content for users like you. If you have any specific topics you'd like to see in the future or any other suggestions, we're all ears. Keep exploring, and we're here to assist you throughout your upskilling journey! Mahad A. NA Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great place to learn and experiment" January 29, 2024 5.0 Pros Everyone at different skill levels can use it. If you're brand new to computers, you can learn from HTB Academy and improve your skills. pwnboxes in academy will let you experiment and implement what you've learned right on the spot. HTB has different ranks which you can use to show off to potential employers as well. Cons It gets difficult at times, and any small mistakes in the answers by the author can result in hours of wasted time trying to figure out the "solution" Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for your positive feedback! We understand your frustration when trying to complete lab content and we're actively exploring ways to address these issues to ensure a better user experience for everyone. Srinivas A. Student Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HackTheBox:A Fantastic Platform for cyberians" March 25, 2024 5.0 Pros Structured way of learning Its ease of use Customer Support User Interface Cons Too technical words in Theory part and difficulty in navigating through different hackthebox sites Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for your positive feedback! We strive to provide a welcoming environment for learning experiences. AM Alessandro M. Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Apreciation of HTB" March 8, 2024 5.0 I have been using HTB for 5+ years and has been an amazing journey that helped me expand my CyberSecurity knowldege. Pros HTB is a FREE platform that allows ANYONE to get acquaintance of Cyber Security world up to expert level. Cons The ranking system makes it hard to level up. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our high-quality training material. We're committed to providing valuable resources for our users. AP Alvaro P. student Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best cybersecurity learning platform " January 3, 2024 5.0 Pros Tons of courses and labs. It makes It easy to learn dificult concepts. Cons None. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for sharing your positive experience with HTB! RA Roberto A. Senior Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Amazing platform" March 14, 2024 5.0 Pros Ease of use, realistic scenarios, different rates of challenges. The gamified approach keeps the users engaged while fostering collaboration and learning. Cons Some boxes can be quite challenging, especially for beginners. Review Source AR Avyash R. Cybersecurity Associate Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Perfect for learning in Real Labs" March 9, 2024 5.0 Pros The pro labs are the best. Its like the real patched machines which will challenge you about your skills. Cons Everything is hood except that it could get little cheaper for someone like students or beginners who wants to start their cyber journey. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the learning experience on Hack The Box! We appreciate your feedback about pricing and we will consider it for future offerings. NP Nikola P. Ethical Hacker Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pentester job Path - prepping for CPTS" September 15, 2025 5.0 I’m currently on the Pen Tester Path at Hack The Box, prepping for the CPTS certification, and I’m beyond thrilled with the experience—I’m absolutely blown away! HTB delivers an outstanding mix of in-depth lessons and hands-on practice that truly sets it apart. Both their Academy and Labs are packed with top-notch, practical content that dives deep into real-world scenarios. Before HTB, I was on TryHackMe, where I reached the top 1% of users, but I found it focused mainly on basic to medium-level challenges with less emphasis on hands-on learning. HTB takes things to a whole new level with its structured, real-world approach. I’m incredibly satisfied with the platform, and the subscription is absolutely worth every penny for anyone serious about advancing their cybersecurity skills. Huge props to the HTB team for building such an exceptional platform! Pros What I love most about Hack The Box is the hands-on approach and the way it dives into essential details. It’s not just a collection of random knowledge—there’s a clear structure that guides you toward your goal. Absolutely perfect. Cons I think Hack The Box can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming for beginners, as it occasionally assumes prior knowledge of certain concepts or terminology, which might be confusing if you’re just starting out. Switched from [HackerOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/165190/HackerOne/) Before HTB, I was on TryHackMe, where I reached the top 1% of users, but I found it focused mainly on basic to medium-level challenges with less emphasis on hands-on learning. While TryHackMe is a great platform, it felt too basic and mid-level for me after a while, and despite reaching a high level there, I started to feel stuck and missed the thrill of more challenging content. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.