Encrypted Pastebin vs Ghostbin
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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Encrypted Pastebin
Zero-knowledge encrypted text and code sharing
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Ghostbin
Feature-rich pastebin engine behind the Ghostbin service
| Feature | Encrypted Pastebin | Ghostbin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Zlib | MIT |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 83 | ★ 189 |
| First released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Ghostbin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Encrypted Pastebin or Ghostbin better?
Neither is universally better. Ghostbin 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 Encrypted Pastebin and Ghostbin free and open-source?
Yes. Encrypted Pastebin is licensed under Zlib and Ghostbin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Encrypted Pastebin and Ghostbin with Docker?
Encrypted Pastebin: yes. Ghostbin: yes.