Encrypted Pastebin vs Stikked
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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Stikked
Feature-rich PHP pastebin with API and themes
| Feature | Encrypted Pastebin | Stikked |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Zlib | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 83 | ★ 992 |
| First released | 2016 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com |
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 Stikked if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Encrypted Pastebin or Stikked better?
Neither is universally better. Stikked has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Encrypted Pastebin and Stikked free and open-source?
Yes. Encrypted Pastebin is licensed under Zlib and Stikked under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Encrypted Pastebin and Stikked with Docker?
Encrypted Pastebin: yes. Stikked: yes.