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Cryptgeon vs Sup3rS3cretMes5age

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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CR Cryptgeon Encrypted note and file sharing with self-destruct VS SU Sup3rS3cretMes5age Very simple (to deploy and to use) secret message service using
FeatureCryptgeonSup3rS3cretMes5age
CategoryPastebins & SnippetsPastebins & Snippets
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageSvelteGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarybare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,497★ 568
First released20212025
ReplacesPrivateBin, 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)
Cryptgeon details

Choose Sup3rS3cretMes5age if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Sup3rS3cretMes5age details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cryptgeon or Sup3rS3cretMes5age better?

Cryptgeon is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Sup3rS3cretMes5age if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Cryptgeon and Sup3rS3cretMes5age free and open-source?

Yes. Cryptgeon is licensed under MIT and Sup3rS3cretMes5age under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cryptgeon and Sup3rS3cretMes5age with Docker?

Cryptgeon: yes. Sup3rS3cretMes5age: check the project docs for container support.

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