Compare software

PrivateBin vs not-th.re: catalog facts
PrivateBinnot-th.re
Free

Free and open source; you run it on your own server.

Free

Free to use and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Pastes are encrypted in the browser with AES-256-GCM
  • Server operator cannot read stored pastes
  • Client-side encryption of pastes
  • Monaco editor with syntax highlighting
  • Users must trust the administrator not to serve malicious code
  • Requires HTTPS, and ideally HSTS, to be safe
  • Small project with a small community
  • Self-hosted interface only works when served over HTTPS
Self-hosted Web application, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.