Honeyd
6.0#6 in honeypot softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitHoneyd vs KFSensor
What both publish
| Fact | Honeyd | KFSensor |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Honeyd is a daemon for creating virtual hosts and honeypots on a network for threat detection, assessment, and network simulation. | KFSensor is a Windows honeypot system that detects intrusions by simulating vulnerable system services and trojans. |
| Support | The FAQ invites users whose questions are unanswered to contact the maintainer by email. | License purchases include email support and upgrades for one year, after which an optional subscription extends support and maintenance for another year. |
Honeyd plans
- HoneydFree
KFSensor plans
- KFSensor Professional One Year Subscription$120 a year
- KFSensor Professional Edition$599, paid once
- KFSensor Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- KFSensor Enterprise One Year SubscriptionPriced on request
Pick Honeyd if…
Honeyd suits network security practitioners who need virtual honeypots, honeynets, or network simulation in a self-hosted environment. Users must be prepared to direct traffic to the daemon and sandbox it as recommended.
Pick KFSensor if…
KFSensor suits Windows security teams that need a self-hosted honeypot and service emulation. Enterprise features are intended for deployments using multiple sensors and central management.