# mysql-honeypotd

mysql-honeypotd is a Honeypots & Deception product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Low interaction MySQL honeypot with various configuration options.

Checked October 2026.

## What is mysql-honeypotd?

Low interaction MySQL honeypot written in C. Dependencies: libev. Usage: mysql-honeypotd [options]... Mandatory arguments to long options are mandatory for short options too. -b, --address ADDRESS the IP address to bind to (default: 0.0.0.0). Can be specified several times. -p, --port PORT the port to bind to (default: 3306). -P, --pid FILE the PID file. -n, --name NAME the name of the daemon for syslog (default: mysql-honeypotd). -u, --user USER drop privileges and switch to this USER (default: daemon or nobody). -g, --group GROUP drop privileges and switch to this GROUP (default: daemon or nogroup). -c, --chroot DIR chroot() into the specified DIR. -s, --setver VER set MySQL server version to VER (default: 5.7.19). -d, --delay DELAY Add DELAY seconds after each login attempt. -f, --foreground do not daemonize (forced if no PID file specified). -x, --no-syslog log errors to stderr only; ignored if -f is not specified. -h, --help display this help and exit. -v, --version output version information and exit. Notes: --user, --group, and --chroot options are honored only if mysql-honeypotd is run as root. PID file can be outside of chroot. When using --name and/or --group, please make su

Tags: MySQL

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Honeypots & Deception](https://cybersectools.com/categories/honeypots)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 34
- 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).

## mysql-honeypotd FAQ

### What is mysql-honeypotd?

mysql-honeypotd is a product in the Honeypots & Deception category. It covers MySQL.

### What is the pricing for mysql-honeypotd?

mysql-honeypotd is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/sjinks/mysql-honeypotd/.

### What are alternatives to mysql-honeypotd?

Alternatives to mysql-honeypotd 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. [Acalvio ShadowPlex Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/acalvio-shadowplex-cloud-security) - AI-powered deception platform for cloud threat detection using honeytokens (Commercial)
4. [Cybermerc Aushield Detect](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cybermerc-aushield-detect) - Adversary engagement & deception platform for detecting advanced threats (Commercial)
5. [CyberTrap Engage Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cybertrap-engage-platform) - AI-driven deception platform using honeypots and decoys to detect threats. (Commercial)

Compare all mysql-honeypotd alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/mysql-honeypotd](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/mysql-honeypotd)

### What deployment and organization size does mysql-honeypotd fit?

mysql-honeypotd is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare mysql-honeypotd with similar solutions

- [mysql-honeypotd vs Tracebit](https://cybersectools.com/compare/mysql-honeypotd-vs-tracebit-dynamic-security-canaries)
- [mysql-honeypotd vs Guardpot AI-Powered Cyber Deception](https://cybersectools.com/compare/guardpot-ai-powered-cyber-deception-vs-mysql-honeypotd)
- [mysql-honeypotd vs Acalvio ShadowPlex Cloud Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/acalvio-shadowplex-cloud-security-vs-mysql-honeypotd)

All alternatives to mysql-honeypotd: [/alternatives/mysql-honeypotd](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/mysql-honeypotd)

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