The Privacy-First Pastebin Alternative

Share code securely without ads, tracking, or permanent storage

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Why Developers Are Leaving Pastebin

Ad Overload

Pastebin's ad-heavy interface causes 2.5-second load times and cluttered user experience

Security Concerns

Over 80% of web application breaches involve stolen credentials - often shared through pastebins with no expiry

Public by Default

Your "unlisted" paste can still be discovered through search engines and indexing bots

Permanent Storage

Content lives forever unless manually deleted - creating long-term security liabilities

Pastebin vs ZeroHost: Feature Comparison

Feature Pastebin ZeroHost
Advertisements Heavy ads on free tier Zero ads, ever
Automatic Expiry Optional, requires manual setup Default behavior, guaranteed deletion
Privacy Model Public by default, SEO indexed Private by default, not indexed
Data Retention Permanent unless manually deleted Zero retention after expiry
Password Protection Limited (10 private pastes max) Unlimited password-protected shares
Paste Size Limit 500 KB (10 MB for PRO) 1 MB (5 MB for Pro)
API Access Basic API (Scraping API is PRO) Full API with rate limits
Mobile Experience Desktop-focused Mobile-first responsive design
Search Engine Indexing Public pastes indexed by Google Never indexed, truly ephemeral
User Tracking & Analytics Analytics and tracking scripts Zero tracking, no analytics
Compliance Ready Manual compliance processes GDPR/SOC2 compliant by design

Perfect For Developers Who Need

Credential Sharing

Share API keys, database passwords, or access tokens that automatically expire after use

Debug Sessions

Share stack traces and error logs that disappear after your teammate reviews them

Code Reviews

Quick code snippet sharing without cluttering your Git history or GitHub Gists

Client Handoffs

Share configuration files or credentials with clients that self-destruct after access

Quick Collaboration

Share code snippets in meetings or pair programming sessions without permanent records

Compliance Requirements

Ensure sensitive data doesn't violate GDPR, SOX, or HIPAA retention policies

Why Developers Choose ZeroHost

Automatic Cleanup

No need to remember to delete sensitive shares. Content expires automatically, eliminating the risk of forgotten credentials living forever in search engines.

Security by Default

Unlike Pastebin's public-by-default model, every ZeroHost share is private with optional password protection, preventing accidental exposure of sensitive data.

Developer Workflow Integration

CLI tools and API access make sharing part of your existing workflow. No more context-switching to a cluttered web interface filled with ads.

Zero Data Collection

No tracking scripts, no analytics, no permanent storage. Your shared content truly disappears when you say it should—no backups, no archives.

How ZeroHost Works

1

Paste Your Content

Share code, text, or credentials - up to 1MB per share

2

Set Expiry Time

Choose from 1 hour to 30 days, or burn-after-reading

3

Share Securely

Get a unique link - content auto-deletes after expiry

Enterprise-Grade Security

AES-256 Encryption

Content encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption

TLS 1.3

Secure transmission for all data in transit

Zero Server Logging

We don't log or retain your content

Password Protection

Add an extra layer with optional passwords

Automatic Deletion

Content permanently destroyed after expiry

No Tracking

Zero ads, analytics, or tracking pixels

Switching From Pastebin to ZeroHost

For Individual Developers:

  1. Bookmark zerohost.net in place of pastebin.com
  2. Install ZeroHost CLI: npm install -g zerohost-cli
  3. Use zerohost --file config.json for quick sharing

For Teams:

  1. Each team member can sign up for ZeroHost Pro ($7/month)
  2. Use API keys for automated workflows and CI/CD integration
  3. Share the ZeroHost bookmark and CLI with your team
  4. Team management features coming in 2026

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more

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$0/month

Perfect for trying out ZeroHost

  • ✓ 10 shares per day
  • ✓ 24-hour maximum expiry
  • ✓ Password protection
  • ✓ Web interface access
  • ✓ Syntax highlighting
  • ✗ No burn after reading
  • ✗ No API access
  • ✗ No active share management
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Individual Power User

$7/month

For developers & professional teams

  • ✓ Unlimited shares
  • ✓ Custom expiry (1h - 30 days)
  • ✓ Password protection
  • ✓ Burn after reading
  • ✓ Active share management
  • ✓ API access (5,000 requests/day)
  • ✓ CLI tool access
  • ✓ Priority email support
Upgrade to Pro
Coming Q2 2026

Team

$25/month

For 5 users

  • ✓ Everything in Pro
  • ✓ Team dashboard
  • ✓ 25,000 API requests/day
  • ✓ Audit logs (GDPR compliant)
  • ✓ Team member management
  • ✓ Role-based access control
  • ✓ Priority support
  • ✓ Invoicing & team billing

Compare: Pastebin PRO costs $99/year ($8.25/month) and charges extra for features like password protection that ZeroHost includes free

Learn More About Secure Sharing

Why Your API Keys Are Still Sitting in Slack

Learn about the hidden dangers of permanent credential storage

The True Cost of Permanent Text Sharing

Security analysis of traditional pastebin risks

Developer's Guide to Secure Credential Sharing

Best practices for sharing sensitive data securely

Ready to Upgrade Your Sharing Workflow?

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Free tier includes 10 shares per day, zero ads, zero tracking