Top 6 alternatives to payloadhub.com in 2026

If you used PayloadHub, you know the model: one place with ready-made DuckyScript scripts, payloads for USB Rubber Ducky, Bash Bunny and other HID devices, plus the ability to copy, modify and flash them onto hardware quickly. When such a platform disappears, slows down or stops fitting your workflow, you need an alternative with a comparable payload catalogue and a decent editor. Below is a roundup of six options that pentesters and Red Team specialists actually use in 2026 - from cloud IDEs to the largest community payload repositories on GitHub.

Table of contents

• SAPSAN Terminal - cloud IDE for DuckyScript
• Hak5 PayloadStudio
• hak5/usbrubberducky-payloads (GitHub)
• PayloadsAllTheThings
• Atomic Red Team
• SecLists

SAPSAN Terminal - cloud IDE for DuckyScript

At a glance

SAPSAN Terminal is a web-based IDE for writing, validating and managing HID payloads in DuckyScript. In one place you get a syntax-highlighting editor, script compilation, a library of ready-made payloads and support for different keyboard layouts - the full workshop you used to expect from PayloadHub, available in your browser.

Main features

The platform offers a DuckyScript editor with syntax highlighting and on-the-fly validation, payload compilation to formats accepted by popular HID devices, a built-in payload library for a quick start, and support for various keyboard languages, which reduces the risk of errors when testing outside the US layout.

Pros

• Cloud-based, no installation: You work in the browser, so the same workflow runs on a laptop, workstation and during fieldwork.

• Syntax validation before flashing: The editor catches DuckyScript errors before you flash the device, shortening the debug loop.

• Starter payload library: Templates for typical scenarios let you assemble your own payload quickly instead of writing from scratch.

• Support for multiple keyboard layouts: Non-US layout support eliminates typical special-character errors during local tests.

• European project, EU support: For EU teams, communication, invoicing and jurisdiction are simpler than with US-based tools.

Cons

• Requires an internet connection: Offline work is not the core scenario - in air-gapped audits you will need an additional local tool.

• Focus on DuckyScript: If you mostly work with web or AD payloads, you need to complement your toolbox with software outside SAPSAN Terminal's scope.

Who it is for

The tool is aimed at Red Team pentesters, HID researchers, physical-security audit teams and cybersecurity educators who need a fast, repeatable way to write and test BadUSB payloads. It also works well for people learning DuckyScript - syntax highlighting and validation lower the barrier to entry.

Unique value proposition

SAPSAN Terminal combines an IDE editor and a payload library in a single web workspace - exactly the model that PayloadHub users got used to - with active development, syntax validation and keyboard layout support that many free alternatives lacked.

Real-world use case

A pentester preparing for an authorised physical audit logs into SAPSAN Terminal, picks a payload template from the library, adapts it to the client's keyboard layout (e.g. PL), validates the syntax, compiles and flashes the result onto a USB Rubber Ducky - the entire workflow from idea to ready-to-test payload closes in a few minutes without switching between editor, compiler and a forum full of snippets.

Pricing

Check access details directly on the product page - the offering is actively developed, and the access model may include a free plan and team variants.

Website: https://sapsan-terminal.com

Hak5 PayloadStudio

At a glance

Hak5 PayloadStudio is the official web-based DuckyScript editor from Hak5 - the makers of USB Rubber Ducky, Bash Bunny and the entire BadUSB tool line. If you work on Hak5 hardware, this is the environment most tightly synchronised with the latest DuckyScript version.

Main features

Studio provides a DuckyScript 3.0 editor, compilation to inject.bin, a debugger and integration with formats accepted by all Hak5 HID devices. Built-in examples and syntax documentation speed up payload writing for those switching to DuckyScript 3.0.

Pros

• Hardware vendor support: PayloadStudio is developed by the same team that writes Hak5 device firmware, so compatibility with the latest DuckyScript features is a priority.

• Online compilation to inject.bin: You flash the resulting file directly onto Rubber Ducky without installing local encoders.

• Built-in examples and docs: DuckyScript 3.0 ships several new constructs - PayloadStudio shows them in context, so you learn them faster.

• No installation: Runs in a browser, so you do not configure any local dependencies.

Cons

• Ecosystem locked to Hak5: PayloadStudio makes the most sense when you work on Hak5 hardware - for generic BadUSB clones, generic tools work better.

• No community library in one place: Studio is an IDE, not a payload hub - for snippets you go to a separate community repo.

Who it is for

PayloadStudio fits pentesters and Red Teams that use USB Rubber Ducky, Bash Bunny or other Hak5 devices as their primary HID stack. It is also a natural choice for people writing in DuckyScript 3.0 who want a tool synchronised with the manufacturer.

Unique value proposition

PayloadStudio's strongest point is its official DuckyScript 3.0 support and direct compilation to the format accepted by Hak5 devices. When a new syntax version drops, PayloadStudio gets support fastest.

Real-world use case

A Red Team preparing a payload for a social-engineering test writes the script in PayloadStudio using new DuckyScript 3.0 constructs (variables, conditionals, loops), compiles it in the browser to inject.bin and flashes it onto a Rubber Ducky without installing a local encoder.

Pricing

PayloadStudio is available free of charge in its web version. Hak5 also offers paid related services (Cloud C2), but the IDE itself is free.

Website: https://payloadstudio.hak5.org

hak5/usbrubberducky-payloads (GitHub)

At a glance

The official USB Rubber Ducky payload repository maintained by Hak5 and the community on GitHub. It is one of the closest matches to the PayloadHub model - a large, categorised database of ready-made payloads where anyone can submit a pull request.

Main features

The repo contains payloads grouped by operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android) and attack type (recon, exfiltration, persistence, prank), each with a description of the goal, requirements and author. Standard GitHub workflow - issue, PR, code review - means community contributions go through minimal verification before being merged into master.

Pros

• Official status: The repo is run by Hak5 itself, so payloads stay consistent with the current DuckyScript and firmware.

• Community scale: Hundreds of payloads from dozens of authors - coverage of typical scenarios is realistic.

• Full change history: Git shows who, when and why modified every payload, which makes it easier to audit before use.

• Contribution path: You can publish your own payloads to the community and get feedback.

Cons

• No built-in editor: The repo is just a script database - to write new payloads you need an IDE (e.g. SAPSAN Terminal or PayloadStudio).

• Variable quality: Community payloads vary in polish - read them before use, do not just copy.

• Requires GitHub knowledge: For users unfamiliar with git/PRs the entry barrier is higher than in a classic payload hub.

Who it is for

The repo fits pentesters who want ready-made payloads as a starting point, and engineers writing their own scripts who want to share them with the community. For audit teams it is also a source of inspiration for typical attack scenarios on different systems.

Unique value proposition

The combination of official status and open contribution gives you a library that grows every week but is well-organised enough to search through. Git versioning adds a layer of trust missing from typical "hubs" with snippets.

Real-world use case

A pentester planning a Windows workstation test in a corporate environment opens the repo, filters payloads by the windows directory, picks several recon and exfiltration scripts, reads the code, adapts them to the client's specific environment and compiles the result in SAPSAN Terminal or PayloadStudio.

Pricing

The repository is public and completely free. It only requires a GitHub account for contributions.

Website: https://github.com/hak5/usbrubberducky-payloads

PayloadsAllTheThings

At a glance

PayloadsAllTheThings (author: swisskyrepo) is one of the largest payload and bypass repositories in the pentesting world - from web to HID. If payloadhub.com mainly covered BadUSB, PayloadsAllTheThings extends the scope to virtually every layer of penetration testing.

Main features

The repo groups payloads by attack class: web (XSS, SQLi, SSRF, XXE, RCE), AD, LDAP, NoSQL, file upload, plus separate sections for USB and HID. Each category has a readme with theory, ready-to-paste text payloads and links to helper tools.

Pros

• Unmatched scope: Covers most attack vectors you will meet in a typical engagement.

• Active community: The repo gets regular commits, so payloads are updated for new framework and WAF versions.

• Excellent readme structure: Each folder has a theory section, so the repo doubles as educational material.

• Fully open source: MIT licence, you can fork, modify and use it in commercial engagements.

Cons

• HID is not the core: In the payloadhub.com context the USB section is smaller than the dedicated Hak5 repo - PayloadsAllTheThings is more of a complement than a replacement.

• Scale can be overwhelming: Hundreds of files in one structure require disciplined navigation.

• No built-in editor/IDE: The repo is pure text - to run DuckyScript you need a separate tool.

Who it is for

This is a must-have for any pentester testing web apps, infrastructure and AD - and a good supplementary source for BadUSB testing. It also works as educational material for teams entering pentesting.

Unique value proposition

The widest cross-vector payload catalogue available publicly. Where payloadhub.com focused on BadUSB, PayloadsAllTheThings gives you payloads for the entire stack - which real engagements usually require.

Real-world use case

During a web app test a pentester runs into suspicious input filtering, opens the XSS section in PayloadsAllTheThings, picks several variants for bypassing a specific WAF and tests them methodically - the whole workshop sits in one repo.

Pricing

The repo is free, MIT licence.

Website: https://github.com/swisskyrepo/PayloadsAllTheThings

Atomic Red Team

At a glance

Atomic Red Team (author: Red Canary) is a library of small, portable tests reproducing techniques from the MITRE ATT&CK framework - including many tests run via HID and local payloads. Here you do not buy a "ready-made payload", you get a reproducible detection test.

Main features

The repo provides atomic tests as YAML files, each mapped to a specific MITRE ATT&CK technique. The tests cover command execution, persistence, lateral movement, exfiltration - with concrete steps to run manually or via the executing framework (Invoke-AtomicRedTeam).

Pros

• Mapping to MITRE ATT&CK: Every test has a clear technique ID, so reporting is immediate.

• Reproducibility: Atoms are small and independent, so you can run them selectively and compare results between audits.

• Purple-team support: Ideal for testing detectability in SIEM/EDR, not just for "attacking".

• Active Red Canary backing: The repo is regularly updated by a professional team.

Cons

• Different model than a classic "payload hub": Atomic Red Team consists of technique tests, not ready-to-copy payloads - the workflow requires understanding the framework.

• HID as part of the scope: Most atoms cover post-execution inside the system, not initial access via BadUSB itself.

• Higher barrier for beginners: Requires knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and basic scripting.

Who it is for

A natural choice for Purple Teams, blue teams testing detection coverage and red teams reporting against MITRE ATT&CK. For an HID pentester it is a great complement - after delivering a BadUSB payload, Atomic Red Team helps verify whether the SOC notices the next steps.

Unique value proposition

The combination of a test library and clear mapping to MITRE ATT&CK makes Atomic Red Team an industry standard for simulation reporting. Where payloadhub was "a collection of snippets", Atomic Red Team gives you a structure that links execution with detection.

Real-world use case

After delivering a payload via Rubber Ducky, the pentester runs successive Atomic Red Team atoms on the compromised workstation, documents which techniques the client's SIEM detected and which it did not - the resulting report maps 1:1 to MITRE ATT&CK.

Pricing

The repo is open source, MIT licence, free.

Website: https://github.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team

SecLists

At a glance

SecLists (author: Daniel Miessler) is a "library of libraries" - wordlists, payloads, username dictionaries, fuzz lists and much more. As an alternative to payloadhub.com, it is a practical addition to your toolbox, since real payloads usually go hand in hand with dictionaries and fuzz lists.

Main features

The repo contains passwords (rockyou, leakdb), usernames, fuzzing payloads, web shells, discovery lists (URLs, parameters, subdomains) and payloads for various attack classes. Everything is categorised by use case and ready to plug into ffuf, hashcat, hydra, Burp Suite and similar tools.

Pros

• Industry standard: SecLists is the repo dozens of other pentesting tools link to.

• Huge data base: Covers virtually every type of dictionary needed in pentesting.

• Active updates: The community adds new lists regularly - new leaks, new naming patterns, new payloads.

• Thoughtful structure: Folders are intuitively named, so even within 30+ GB of data you find the right file quickly.

Cons

• HID payloads are peripheral: SecLists will not replace a dedicated Rubber Ducky repo - it is more of a base of all surrounding resources.

• Repo size: A full clone is many gigabytes - cumbersome on slow links.

• Requires tooling skills: SecLists provides "data", not "action" - you need to know how to use it in hashcat, ffuf, hydra or Burp.

Who it is for

SecLists is a mandatory repo for every pentester - from beginners building their toolbox to senior red team operators. For BadUSB-focused users it complements the resources for scenarios where HID injection leads further (e.g. brute-forcing local hashes).

Unique value proposition

The widest collection of auxiliary data in pentesting in one place. SecLists does not compete with PayloadHub but complements it - any real BadUSB test will sooner or later touch dictionaries and wordlists.

Real-world use case

After running a Rubber Ducky payload that pulled local SAM/NTDS, the pentester uses SecLists (rockyou.txt, common-passwords) for offline cracking with hashcat - the whole attack chain has full tool coverage.

Pricing

The repo is free, MIT licence.

Website: https://github.com/danielmiessler/SecLists

Comparison of payloadhub.com alternatives

Use the table below to see what each platform stands out for and which of them complement your HID workshop, while others give you a wider scope of pentesting payloads.

Product	Main role	Pros	Cons	Pricing
SAPSAN Terminal	Cloud DuckyScript IDE + payload library	Syntax validation, keyboard layouts, EU-based project	Requires internet, HID scope	Check on the website
Hak5 PayloadStudio	Official Hak5 IDE for DuckyScript 3.0	Vendor support, online compilation to inject.bin	No own library, best with Hak5 hardware	Free
hak5/usbrubberducky-payloads	Official Hak5 community repo on GitHub	Hundreds of payloads, official status, git versioning	No editor, variable quality	Free (open source)
PayloadsAllTheThings	Cross-vector payload library (web, AD, HID)	Unmatched scope, great readmes, MIT	HID is a fragment, no IDE	Free (open source)
Atomic Red Team	MITRE ATT&CK tests for purple/red teaming	ATT&CK mapping, reproducibility, Red Canary backing	Different model than a "payload hub", entry barrier	Free (open source)
SecLists	Wordlists, fuzz lists and auxiliary payloads	Industry standard, huge data base	HID peripheral, repo size	Free (open source)

Get the BadUSB hardware at SAPSAN

The best DuckyScript editor and the largest payload repo will not replace the physical device that runs the payload. If you plan authorised security tests, you need proven HID hardware - and that is where SAPSAN comes in, the European distributor of cybersecurity hardware.

The catalogue includes USB Rubber Ducky, Bash Bunny, O.MG cables, Flipper Zero with BadUSB modules, WiFi Pineapple and accessories needed to run payloads from the platforms above. We ship worldwide, and our technical support helps you pick the right gear for your specific test scenario - from HID injection to Wi-Fi and SDR audits.

Combine SAPSAN Terminal as the payload-writing environment with hardware from the SAPSAN store and you get a full BadUSB workshop - from idea to payload to the physical device ready for an authorised test.

Frequently asked questions

What was payloadhub.com exactly and why am I looking for alternatives?

PayloadHub worked as a hub of DuckyScript payloads for USB Rubber Ducky and similar HID devices - one place with ready-made scripts, categories and descriptions. When such a platform disappears or slows down, pentesters look for alternatives with a comparable library and a decent editor - hence the roundup above.

Which alternative replaces payloadhub.com best?

Closest to the PayloadHub model are SAPSAN Terminal (cloud IDE plus payload library in one place) and hak5/usbrubberducky-payloads (the largest community repo). In practice teams combine both: SAPSAN Terminal for editing and validation, the Hak5 GitHub repo as a source of snippets.

Do I need specific hardware to run BadUSB payloads?

Yes - DuckyScript needs an HID device that presents itself as a keyboard. The most common ones are USB Rubber Ducky, Bash Bunny, O.MG cable or Flipper Zero with a BadUSB module. You will find all of them at SAPSAN.

Are these platforms legal?

The payload libraries and editors themselves are legal and have an educational / pentesting nature. Using a payload on a device you have no authorisation for is a crime. All the tools described above are intended for authorised security testing and education.

Where do I start if I am new to BadUSB?

A practical path: buy a USB Rubber Ducky or Flipper Zero with a BadUSB module at SAPSAN, log into SAPSAN Terminal, open a simple payload from the library (e.g. Windows recon), adapt it to your keyboard layout, compile and test it on your own machine. After mastering the basics move to hak5/usbrubberducky-payloads and PayloadsAllTheThings for more advanced scenarios.