Pastefy offers an open-source pastebin that can be hosted on a user-managed server.
Private Bin
PrivateBin is an open-source pastebin that encrypts and decrypts pasted data in the browser.
About Private Bin
PrivateBin is a minimalist, open source online pastebin. Data is encrypted and decrypted in the browser, and the server has zero knowledge of stored data. People can use it to store text documents and code samples. Server administrators can host it for their users.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Optional password required to read a paste
- Expiration times, including forever and burn after reading
- Markdown support with preview for HTML pastes
- Syntax highlighting for source code
- File upload with image, media and PDF preview, disabled by default
- QR codes for paste URLs
Best for: Server administrators who want to host a pastebin for their users, and people who need to store text or code.
Good for
- Administrators can remove any paste if requested or enforced
Watch out for
- Users must trust the server administrator not to inject malicious code
- Pastes need to be used over HTTPS for security
- Anyone with the URL can read a paste that has no password
- Access logs may show who accessed a paste
Private Bin at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › Pastebins
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Private Bin FAQ
Should I host my own PrivateBin instance?
The project recommends hosting your own instance. If you use someone else's, check the technical protection measures first to decide whether you trust that setup.
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