free, gamified pentest-learning platform. ad-supported. no paywall.
free forevermost pentest training is locked behind certifications, expensive courses, or lab subscriptions.
h4t.online is different: free, browser-based, gamified challenges. learn by doing. no paywall.
ad-supported, so it stays free forever. no upsells. no "freemium" bait-and-switch.
currently live at https://hackathongame.dev, moving to https://h4t.online soon.
vulnerabilities you'll actually see in the wild. not textbook theory.
no VM setup. no docker. just open your browser and start.
levels, achievements, leaderboards. make it fun to learn.
ads keep the lights on. you keep your money. no premium tier.
i want people to actually use it. ads cover hosting. if it grows, sponsorships might too. no premium upsells.
it's already live at https://hackathongame.dev. still rough around the edges. moving to https://h4t.online when it's polished.
just me (rafe). pentester based in melbourne. this is a side project to teach pentesting in a way that's actually accessible.
not yet, but eventually. for now, the best help is feedback. try it, tell me what breaks or confuses you.