OpenCanary
OpenCanary is a multi-protocol network honeypot with low resource requirements and alerting capabilities.
OpenCanary is a multi-protocol network honeypot with low resource requirements and alerting capabilities.
Checked October 2026.
OpenCanary is a multi-protocol network honeypot that runs as a daemon and implements multiple common network protocols. It has extremely low resource requirements and can be tweaked, modified, and extended. When attackers breach networks and interact with the honeypot, OpenCanary sends alerts via a variety of mechanisms.
It is implemented in Python and is cross-platform, with certain features requiring specific OSes. Running on Linux provides the most options, and it can be deployed on devices like a Raspberry Pi or a VM with minimal resources. OpenCanary is the Open Source version of the commercial Thinkst Canary honeypot.
No core features are listed for this product yet, so check the vendor's documentation for the full feature list.
No integrations are listed for this product yet. Check the vendor's documentation, or ask the vendor which integrations and APIs it supports.
Common questions about OpenCanary: features, pricing and alternatives.
OpenCanary is a product in the Honeypots & Deception category. It covers Linux and Raspberry Pi.
OpenCanary is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/thinkst/opencanary/.
Alternatives to OpenCanary listed on CybersecTools:
Compare all OpenCanary alternatives at https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/opencanary
OpenCanary is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses and mid-market companies. It is free.
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