Honeytrap
6.2#3 in honeypot softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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OpenCanary
6.5#2 in honeypot softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Honeytrap | OpenCanary |
|---|---|---|
| License | The code is released under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | The PyPI listing identifies OpenCanary as OSI Approved BSD licensed software. |
| Purpose | Honeytrap is an extensible open-source system for running, monitoring, and managing honeypots. | OpenCanary is a multi-protocol network honeypot intended to detect attackers interacting with services on non-public networks. |
Honeytrap plans
- Open-source softwareFree
OpenCanary plans
- OpenCanaryFree
Pick Honeytrap if…
Honeytrap suits security teams or operators building self-hosted honeypot deployments on Linux. Its centralized agent configuration and logging can support deployments across multiple agents.
Pick OpenCanary if…
It suits administrators who want a self-hosted decoy for detecting interactions with network services. Linux provides the widest module options; macOS lacks SMB monitoring, and portscan monitoring is limited to Linux and disabled in Docker.