not-th.re vs Opengist
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted pastebins & snippets options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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not-th.re
Simple paste sharing platform, with client side encryption, featuring
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Opengist
Self-hosted pastebin powered by Git
| Feature | not-th.re | Opengist |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16 | ★ 3,285 |
| First released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
Choose not-th.re if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Shell
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Opengist if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is not-th.re or Opengist better?
Opengist is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider not-th.re if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are not-th.re and Opengist free and open-source?
Yes. not-th.re is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Opengist under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run not-th.re and Opengist with Docker?
not-th.re: yes. Opengist: yes.