# hpfeeds

hpfeeds is a Honeypots & Deception product. It runs in the cloud or on-premises (hybrid). Pricing is free.

hpfeeds is a lightweight authenticated publish-subscribe protocol with Python 3 compatible broker and client.

Checked November 2026.

## What is hpfeeds?

hpfeeds is a lightweight authenticated publish-subscribe protocol with a simple wire-format allowing users to subscribe to feeds in their favorite language. Feeds are separated by channels supporting arbitrary binary payloads, commonly passing JSON. The project includes a modern Python 3 compatible broker and client, with the core client having no dependencies. Installation is easy with pip, and a command line tail of a channel or publishing events can be done effortlessly. The broker can be run with Docker, storing access keys in an SQLite database.

Tags: Protocol

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Honeypots & Deception](https://cybersectools.com/categories/honeypots)
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 218
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## hpfeeds FAQ

### What is hpfeeds?

hpfeeds is a product in the Honeypots & Deception category. It covers Protocol.

### What is the pricing for hpfeeds?

hpfeeds is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/hpfeeds/hpfeeds.

### What are alternatives to hpfeeds?

Alternatives to hpfeeds listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Tracebit](https://cybersectools.com/tools/tracebit-dynamic-security-canaries) - Deploys security canaries across cloud, endpoints, SaaS and CI/CD to catch attackers. (Commercial)
2. [Guardpot AI-Powered Cyber Deception](https://cybersectools.com/tools/guardpot-ai-powered-cyber-deception) - AI-powered deception platform using honeypots to detect & disrupt attacks (Commercial)
3. [CatchProbe SmartDeceptive](https://cybersectools.com/tools/catchprobe-smartdeceptive) - AI-based deception platform for collecting cyber threat intelligence (Commercial)
4. [MokN Bait](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mokn-bait) - Credential-based deception platform that lures attackers to capture stolen creds (Commercial)
5. [Acalvio ShadowPlex Advanced Threat Defense](https://cybersectools.com/tools/acalvio-shadowplex-advanced-threat-defense) - AI-powered deception platform for early APT and advanced threat detection (Commercial)

Compare all hpfeeds alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/hpfeeds](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/hpfeeds)

### What deployment and organization size does hpfeeds fit?

hpfeeds is available as cloud or on-premises (hybrid). It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare hpfeeds with similar solutions

- [hpfeeds vs Tracebit](https://cybersectools.com/compare/hpfeeds-vs-tracebit-dynamic-security-canaries)
- [hpfeeds vs Guardpot AI-Powered Cyber Deception](https://cybersectools.com/compare/guardpot-ai-powered-cyber-deception-vs-hpfeeds)
- [hpfeeds vs CatchProbe SmartDeceptive](https://cybersectools.com/compare/catchprobe-smartdeceptive-vs-hpfeeds)

All alternatives to hpfeeds: [/alternatives/hpfeeds](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/hpfeeds)

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