open sourceOpen SourceSelf-host★ 8.7kactive nov 2026
PrivateBin
Minimalist, open source, encrypted pastebin.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Pastebin Pro.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $5/mo ($60/yr) in subscriptions
PrivateBin FAQ
Common questions
Is PrivateBin free and open source?+
PrivateBin is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Minimalist, open source, encrypted pastebin.
What paid software does PrivateBin replace?+
PrivateBin serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Pastebin Pro, saving up to $5/month ($60/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up PrivateBin?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with PrivateBin?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Pastebin Pro.