# 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 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 SK Sunny K Cyber Security AnalystAccounting, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The content is very practical, the labs are hands-on, and everything is structured in a way that makes learning cybersecurity engaging and effective.“ October 8, 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 TC Tomasz C Security EngineerPackage/Freight Delivery, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The biggest issue is that sometimes machines stack in deploying mode, and you must wait or try to contact support“ April 12, 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 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 MW Maixmilian W. Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "If you want real skills, go here!" May 31, 2025 5.0 Hack the Box is my daily core task. Wake up in the morning and take some chapters in the accademy to build up my skills in this field. It helped me to grow in my carrer and make the world to a safer place. Pros I depth knowledge which they teach you in a understandable way. If you want to have skills in this field, go to hack the box, go to accademy, grind the paths and take an exam! Cons Sometimes the amount of infomrations is overwhelming. But this is not directly a cons, you have to find you way to take notes and handle informations. 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 MM Michelle M. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Starting Point" March 31, 2025 5.0 I've had a great time beginning my cybersecurity journey with Hack The Box! Pros Hack The Box provides a great way for beginners and professionals alike to expand their cybersecurity knowledge. I love the wide variety of topics available as I can pick what I want to learn at my own pace. Cons Not much to complain about! Sometimes it can be a bit more difficult than you expect, but all the more rewarding when you push through. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer security assessment engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Get hands-on experience for red team engagements and pentesting" October 15, 2024 4.0 Pros It creates box simulating the real time attack scenario in the wild across various difficulty levels and also modules to learn ethical hacking, penetration testing, defensive mechanisms, etc. I like to spin up some of the retired boxes to practice and get my way up to gain the root access. Cons Some boxes losts connectivity in the mid way and I happened to lost all the leads that I saved to my way to root. 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 GM Gowtham M. security consultant Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One stop solution for learning cybersecurity" February 20, 2024 5.0 Pros It is awesome platform which boosts one's learning curve by 10 fold. It contains many machines and challenges on varied topics like binary,web,cryptography etc.. I use their platform everyday and im addicted to learn lot of things from this platform. Since they have enterprise version my organization had subscribed, so i spend time at office when I'm free, They have integrated enterprise and public platform in such a way one doesnot loose their progress, which is very good for tracking user milestones etc.. HTB community is all about dedication. It is good to learn from the people aiding in sharing content and knowlege. Their web apps are so well designed for user experience without compromising on content. Spending time here will likely boost our career options, since the profile ranks and points shows an individual's time spent on the platform which is proportional to the user's skillset. I really like their weekly machines and challenges for which ranks are acheived creating a compitition among users. Their customer support are very prompt in solving technical/non technical issues. Cons They guided mode to aid beginners to solve challenges but it needs to be improved. Learning curve is steep compromising on the content. More academy related theoretical content mapping to practical labs needs to be developed to aid newbies. Review Source AM Alberto M. University Student Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HTB, a helpful tool to start and grow with cybersecurity skills" February 21, 2024 4.0 Pros I really appreciated the gamified approach, maintaining the experience graceful but at the same time useful for learning Cons At times, I've found that even with hints provided in guided mode, they aren't always as helpful as expected, particularly for very easy and easy machines. While I appreciate the necessity for challenges to enhance personal skills, there could be room for improvement in the clarity and usefulness of the hints. Perhaps implementing a rating system for hints could allow users, especially beginners, to highlight which hints they find most crucial for their learning experience Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for your positive feedback on our gamified content. We apologize for any inconvenience caused while using guided mode. We are actively working to address this issue and improve your experience on our platform. BM Belet M. Security Solution Engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A true cybersecurity training platform " November 29, 2023 5.0 Thanks to HackTheBox Academy I rediscovered my passion for hacking. Every module is wonderfully written. From my experience I could confidently say that HTB Academy is the first cybersecurity teaching platform that doesn't tell you the way to hacking, It shows you the way to hacking. Pros having experience with 3 other security training programs (ImmersiveLabs, INE, PentestAcademy) I could strongly say that HTB Academy has the most complete and easy-to-understand learning material. Cons Without being biased, I did not find something least satisfying about the platform. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 It's great to hear that Hack The Box is helping you develop skills for the cyber world. We're committed to providing a platform that supports your learning and growth in this field. MN Minh N. Red Team Security and Investigations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Big Fan of HTB" February 29, 2024 5.0 2+ year with HTB , it help me to earn many certificates Pros Have many course Have many course Have many course Have many course Cons High Price High Price High Price High Price Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoy the diversity of content on Hack The Box. We understand your concern about pricing and will take it into consideration for future improvements. GV Gergely V. Penetration Tester Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best hacking site ever \*.\*" December 16, 2023 5.0 Pros Exciting modules Useful learning materials Cool labs Cons All good. I gave no problems with the site. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Hack The Box! We're glad to hear that you enjoy the gamified approach and find the platform helpful. iE ilyas E. Lead Penetration Tester Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Cybersecurity Learning platform " February 25, 2024 5.0 My overall experience so far at HTB has been great. Pros The Hands on Lab and by far the most updated content. Cons There is nothing i dislike about HTB. i have the best experience Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for your positive review! We're committed to providing valuable content to enhance your learning experience. Alexander G. Incident Response Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great value for money with lots of options in training." February 20, 2024 5.0 Great, the academy is great and you get lost in there with the options of training. Pros Hack The Box offers a dynamic and engaging platform for cybersecurity enthusiasts to hone their skills. Cons Could do with more DFIR training options. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that Hack The Box is meeting your learning needs and providing a comprehensive coverage of topics. JD Joe D. Sr. Information Security Manager Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good value and relevant content" March 14, 2024 5.0 Pros Large number of modules, continuous development of both academy and labs. Relevant learning tracks and skills that are actionable almost immediately. Cons Some navigation between labs / assignment of labs or training material can be time consuming. Review Source Response from Hack The Box April 8, 2024 We're happy to hear that Hack The Box is helping you expand your cybersecurity knowledge. We understand the importance of customer support and will work on improving this aspect to provide a better user experience. 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. 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