Bacillaceae-derived peptide antibiotics since 2000

•The family Bacillaceaeis an important source of peptide products.•Peptides exhibit potent and rapid killing activity against various pathogens.•Lipopeptides, DKPs, thiopeptides, typical cyclic and linear peptides are reported.•Peptides represent attractive alternatives to current antibiotics.•Structures, antimicrobial activity, and potential applications are discussed.