OpenCanary
6.5#2 in honeypot softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitOpenCanary vs T-Pot
What both publish
| Fact | OpenCanary | T-Pot |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The project documents installation on Ubuntu and macOS, plus Docker deployment on Linux hosts using host networking. | T-Pot supports standalone and distributed deployments, including hive and sensor installation types. |
| Purpose | OpenCanary is a multi-protocol network honeypot intended to detect attackers interacting with services on non-public networks. | T-Pot is an all-in-one, optionally distributed honeypot platform supporting multiple architectures and more than 20 honeypots. |
| Support | Bug reports are requested through GitHub, security vulnerabilities through the project security policy, and feature requests through the project tracker. | T-Pot is provided as-is without a support commitment; users can report issues and ask general questions through GitHub Issues and Discussions. |
OpenCanary plans
- OpenCanaryFree
T-Pot plans
- T-PotFree
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.
Pick T-Pot if…
T-Pot suits users able to deploy and manage a self-hosted honeypot environment. Its documented hardware recommendations and security cautions matter when choosing a hive or sensor setup.