PrivateBin vs SnyPy
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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PrivateBin
Minimalist pastebin with zero-knowledge encryption
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SnyPy
Open source on-prem code snippet manager
| Feature | PrivateBin | SnyPy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Zlib | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Docker |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,509 | — |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | — |
Why pick each one
Choose PrivateBin if…
- Released under the Zlib license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8.5k GitHub stars
Choose SnyPy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PrivateBin or SnyPy better?
PrivateBin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SnyPy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are PrivateBin and SnyPy free and open-source?
Yes. PrivateBin is licensed under Zlib and SnyPy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PrivateBin and SnyPy with Docker?
PrivateBin: yes. SnyPy: yes.