PrivateBinThis page
- Focus
- Minimalist zero-knowledge pastebin with client-side AES encryption.
- Hosting
- Self-hostable
- License
- Zlib
PrivateBin
- Type
- Hosting
- Self-hostable
- License
- Zlib
- Replaces
Quick verdict
Use when
Default Pastebin replacement when the server must never see plaintext pastes.
Skip when
Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.
Try instead
- MicroBin — Tiny Rust pastebin with file uploads, URL shortening, and optional encryption.
PrivateBin vs common alternatives
Stable selection factors from this listing—focus, hosting, license, and access. Confirm live details on each official site.
Pastebin
- Focus
- Hosted paste service for sharing text and code snippets.
- Hosting
- Commercial SaaS
- License
- Proprietary (typical SaaS)
| Dimension | PrivateBin | Pastebin |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Minimalist zero-knowledge pastebin with client-side AES encryption. | Hosted paste service for sharing text and code snippets. |
| Hosting | Self-hostable | Commercial SaaS |
| License | Zlib | Proprietary (typical SaaS) |
| Access | Website + GitHub | pastebin.com |
What is PrivateBin?
PrivateBin is an open-source Pastebins project. Minimalist zero-knowledge pastebin with client-side AES encryption. OpenElse lists it as an alternative to Pastebin, with self-hostable deployment and Zlib licensing. Confirm live features, hosting options, and terms on the official site and repository.
What PrivateBin provides
Core signals from this OpenElse listing—verify depth on the official site.
Open-source codebase
Source is published on GitHub at github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin.
Self-hostable
You can run it on your own infrastructure.
Zlib license
Distributed under Zlib. Read the license text before production use.
Workflow tags
OpenElse tags this listing for paste, e2ee, zero-knowledge.
SaaS replacement mapping
Mapped as an open-source option when evaluating replacements for that commercial product.
How to evaluate PrivateBin
A practical path from this directory page to a decision.
Scan this listing
Review the one-liner, self-host status, license, and “when to pick it” note for PrivateBin.
Open the official site
Visit privatebin.info for product docs, demos, and current feature scope.
Check the repository
Use GitHub for release cadence, issues, stars, and deployment docs before you commit.
Compare siblings
Open other OpenElse tools in the same category or mapped to the same SaaS to see trade-offs.
Who PrivateBin is for
Teams leaving Pastebin
Default Pastebin replacement when the server must never see plaintext pastes.
Operators who want data control
PrivateBin is listed as self-hostable on OpenElse.
Pastebins buyers
Self-hostable paste and snippet sharing instead of Pastebin.com.
When PrivateBin is the right pick
Default Pastebin replacement when the server must never see plaintext pastes. Skip when you need a fully managed SaaS with zero operations work.
Licensing and platform notes
Facts to verify on the official site before you depend on a workflow.
- Self-host status
- Self-hostable on this listing. Verify install paths and supported environments in the project docs.
- License
- Zlib. Confirm obligations for SaaS, embedding, and redistribution before shipping.
- Source of truth
- Features and terms are defined on privatebin.info and the GitHub repository—not on this page.
- Affiliation
- This route is a curated OpenElse listing at /tools/privatebin. It is not the official PrivateBin product site.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this listing—open a question to read more.
Is PrivateBin open source?
Yes. OpenElse lists PrivateBin as an open-source project under Zlib. Review the license file in the repository for exact terms.
Can I self-host PrivateBin?
Yes. OpenElse marks PrivateBin as self-hostable. Follow the official docs for install and operations.
What does PrivateBin replace?
PrivateBin is mapped on OpenElse as an open-source alternative to Pastebin. Default Pastebin replacement when the server must never see plaintext pastes.
Is this the official PrivateBin website?
No. This is a OpenElse directory page. The official site is https://privatebin.info, and the source repository is https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin.
Where can I find PrivateBin source code?
The public repository linked from this listing is https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin.