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PrivateBin vs Secure QR Share: catalog facts
PrivateBin	Secure QR Share
Free Free and open source; you run it on your own server.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Web, Self-hosted	Android
Pastes are encrypted in the browser with AES-256-GCM Server operator cannot read stored pastes	AES-256 encryption protected by a shared PIN No cloud service or network transfer involved
Users must trust the administrator not to serve malicious code Requires HTTPS, and ideally HSTS, to be safe	Both people must be physically close to scan the code Small project with few contributors
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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