Cloud + application security
Cybr
121hosted cloud and AppSec labs
27courses
1,337structured lessons
5learning paths
2industry certification prep paths
Allpaid individual content in one membership
Cybersecurity training comparison
Cybr vs Hack The Box Academy
Cybr specializes in cloud and application security, including web exploitation. Hack The Box Academy covers pentesting, web security, SOC analysis, Active Directory, and other technical roles. Here is how their focus, hands-on practice, access models, pricing, and certifications differ.
Reviewed September 29, 2026 · Plans and catalogs can change
Training focus
Cybrcloud + AppSec trainingAWS, Azure, Cloudflare, and web exploitation
-vs- HTBbroad cybersec curriculumpentesting, SOC, web, and more
Hands-on
121hosted cloud labs33 are free
-vs- Interactivebrowser-based targetsinside Academy modules
Monthly entry
$20per monthall individual content included
-vs- $18Silver monthly200 Cubes per month
Annual access
$200per yearall individual content included
-vs- $490Silver AnnualTier II + listed role paths
Certification
2industry certification prep pathsAWS Security Specialty and Security+
-vs- 8HTB certification trackshands-on HTB exams
At a glance
What are the high-level differences?
Cybr focuses on cloud and application security, including web exploitation, in a conventional all-content membership. HTB Academy organizes training by cybersecurity domain and uses Cubes for monthly module ownership or tier-based access on annual and student plans.
| Category | Cybr | HTB Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Learners who want cloud security, application security, web exploitation, live labs, and preparation for widely recognized AWS and CompTIA certifications. | Learners who want training in pentesting, web security, SOC, Active Directory, and other technical tracks. |
| Primary focus | Cloud and application security across offensive, defensive, and certification-focused training. | Cybersecurity training organized into modules, skill paths, and job-role paths. |
| Hands-on environments | 121 hosted labs in provisioned cloud environments, including 33 free labs. | Interactive module targets with an in-browser Pwnbox or connections from your own virtual machine. |
| Cloud coverage | 93 AWS and 23 Azure hands-on labs, plus Cloudflare security training and Azure courses. | Cloud security appears within the general cybersecurity curriculum rather than as the platform's primary specialization. |
| Content structure | 27 courses, 1,337 lessons, 5 learning paths, hosted labs, ebooks, quizzes, and practice exams. | Modules grouped into skill paths and job-role paths, with questions, interactive targets, and skills assessments. |
| Access model | One membership unlocks the paid individual course, lab, path, ebook, and practice-exam catalog. | Monthly plans allocate Cubes that permanently unlock modules. Annual and student plans provide tier-based access while active; fully completed modules remain available for review afterward. |
| Certifications | Preparation for the AWS Certified Security Specialty and CompTIA Security+, plus Cybr course completion certificates. | Eight HTB certification tracks with hands-on exams. Annual plans currently advertise specified exam vouchers, some as a limited-time benefit; vouchers can also be purchased separately. |
| Individual price | $20 monthly or $200 yearly for the complete individual catalog. | Monthly Cube plans start at $18. Silver Annual costs $490 and includes Tier II modules plus listed job-role paths; Gold Annual costs $1,260 and includes Tier III modules plus listed paths. |
| Teams | Starts at $200 per seat yearly for 2–4 seats, with progress tracking, seat management, and quote-and-invoice support. | Custom business pricing for 10 or more seats, with seat assignment, reporting, job-role paths, skill paths, and custom paths. |
Learning model
Cloud and application security vs general cybersecurity coverage
Both combine instruction with hands-on work, but their catalogs are organized around different goals.
General cybersecurity platform
HTB Academy
Multi-domaincybersecurity curriculum
Interactivebrowser-based module targets
Skill + roleguided path types
8HTB certification tracks
Tieredmodule access and Cube pricing
Pwnboxin-browser pentesting virtual machine
Pricing
Simple catalog access vs Cubes and module tiers
Cybr's paid membership includes its individual catalog. HTB Academy's access changes by monthly Cube allocation, annual tier, or academic eligibility.
| Plan | Cybr | HTB Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free account with selected courses, labs, ebooks, and community access. | Tier 0 modules return their unlock cost on completion; free users receive one two-hour Pwnbox spawn per day. |
| Monthly individual | $20 per month for the complete individual catalog. | Silver is $18 for 200 Cubes, Gold is $38 for 500 Cubes, and Platinum is $68 for 1,000 Cubes each month. |
| Yearly individual | $200 per year for the complete individual catalog. | Silver Annual is $490 for Tier II modules plus listed job-role paths; Gold Annual is $1,260 for Tier III modules plus listed paths. |
| Student plan | Standard individual pricing applies. | $8 per month for eligible students and educators, with access through Tier II. |
| Certification exams | AWS and CompTIA exam fees are paid separately to those certification providers. | Annual plans currently advertise specified vouchers, some as a limited-time benefit; individual vouchers cost $105 to $350 before applicable tax. |
| Teams | Starts at $200 per seat yearly for 2–4 seats, with volume discounts for larger teams. | Custom annual quote for 10 or more seats through HTB Academy for Business. |
Common questions
What to know before choosing
Is Cybr or HTB Academy better for cloud security?
Cybr is the more focused choice for cloud security. Its catalog includes 93 AWS and 23 Azure hands-on labs, plus Cloudflare security training and Azure courses. HTB Academy includes cloud security within its general cybersecurity curriculum.
Is HTB Academy better for general cybersecurity training?
Cybr also offers web exploitation and application security courses and labs. HTB Academy organizes web exploitation, SOC analysis, Active Directory, and other topics within its general cybersecurity curriculum.
How do the subscription models differ?
Cybr uses a conventional membership that includes its individual paid catalog. HTB Academy monthly plans allocate Cubes used to unlock modules permanently. Annual and eligible student plans provide tier-based access while active; fully completed modules remain available for review afterward.
Does either platform provide hands-on environments?
Yes. Cybr provisions hosted environments for its cloud labs. HTB Academy provides interactive module targets and an in-browser Pwnbox, with the option to connect from your own virtual machine.
Which certifications does each platform support?
Cybr prepares learners for the AWS Certified Security Specialty and CompTIA Security+. HTB Academy has eight HTB certification tracks tied to its job-role paths and hands-on exams.
Does HTB Academy include access to HTB Labs?
No. Hack The Box states that HTB Academy and HTB Labs use separate subscriptions. Learners who want both products need separate plans.
Methodology
Sources and review notes
We reviewed each platform's public catalog, pricing, certification, FAQ, and business pages.
Try the cloud-focused option
Start with Cybr's free training
No credit card required. Explore selected courses, hosted labs, ebooks, and the community before deciding.
Create a free Cybr account