Paaster

Self-Hosted

Open-source, end-to-end encrypted self-hosted pastebin

Overview

Paaster is a privacy-first, self-hosted pastebin solution with end-to-end encryption to protect your content. It supports multiple content types (text, code snippets, small files) and lets users set custom expiration times or self-destruct options for pastes. Deploy easily using Docker Compose with minimal configuration, and choose between local storage or S3-compatible services for data. Ideal for individuals and teams seeking control over their paste data without relying on third-party SaaS platforms.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  paaster:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: paaster
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

End-to-end encryption for secure, private pastes
Support for text, code, and small file attachments
Customizable paste expiration and self-destruct settings

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Paaster hard to install?

Paaster is designed for easy deployment using Docker Compose. The official documentation provides clear, step-by-step instructions, so basic familiarity with Docker is sufficient to get it running quickly.

? Is Paaster a good alternative to Pastebin.com?

Yes—Paaster offers end-to-end encryption (not available in Pastebin's free tier), full data ownership via self-hosting, and no ads. It's a better choice if privacy and control are your top priorities.

? Is Paaster completely free?

Absolutely. Paaster is open-source under the MIT License, so all features are available for free. There are no paid tiers or subscription costs—you just need to host it on your own server or cloud instance.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Pastebins

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused with client-side encryption
⊕ Full control over data via self-hosting
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge for deployment
⊖ No official hosted version (must self-host)
⊖ Limited integrations compared to mainstream pastebins