Pastefy vs Encrypted Pastebin
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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Pastefy
Modern pastebin with folders, encryption, and an API
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Encrypted Pastebin
Zero-knowledge encrypted text and code sharing
| Feature | Pastefy | Encrypted Pastebin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Zlib |
| Language | Vue | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 447 | ★ 83 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
Choose Pastefy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Vue
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Encrypted Pastebin if…
- Released under the Zlib license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Pastefy or Encrypted Pastebin better?
Neither is universally better. Pastefy has the larger community, while Encrypted Pastebin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pastefy and Encrypted Pastebin free and open-source?
Yes. Pastefy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Encrypted Pastebin under Zlib. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pastefy and Encrypted Pastebin with Docker?
Pastefy: yes. Encrypted Pastebin: yes.