Cryptgeon vs Hemmelig
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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Cryptgeon
Encrypted note and file sharing with self-destruct
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Hemmelig
Encrypted secret and text sharing service
| Feature | Cryptgeon | Hemmelig |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Svelte | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,497 | ★ 1,229 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | PrivateBin, One-Time Secret | PrivateBin, One-Time Secret |
Why pick each one
Choose Cryptgeon if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
Choose Hemmelig if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryptgeon or Hemmelig better?
Neither is universally better. Cryptgeon has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Cryptgeon and Hemmelig free and open-source?
Yes. Cryptgeon is licensed under MIT and Hemmelig under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cryptgeon and Hemmelig with Docker?
Cryptgeon: yes. Hemmelig: yes.