Pastebin alternatives, compared
There is no single best paste site. A tool that is perfect for a 40-line stack trace is annoying for a formatted note, and a git-backed snippet service is overkill for a one-time link. This hub compares the main options by what they are actually good at, then links to a detailed guide for each.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Account | Ephemeral options | Raw / CLI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pastesite.com | Quick text, code, logs, and one-time links | No | Expiry, burn-after-read, password | Yes — raw text and API keys |
| Pastebin.com | Public paste archive and long-lived snippets | Optional | Expiry and privacy settings | Yes, with an account |
| GitHub Gist | Versioned code, multi-file snippets, comments | Yes | No (gists persist) | Git and GitHub API |
| JustPaste.it | Formatted notes and simple text sharing | No | Limited | Browser-focused |
| Pastes.io | Text plus screenshots/files and annotations | Optional | Expiry, password | API keys |
| Mozilla Pastebin | Retired — no longer available | — | — | — |
Why people leave Pastebin and what a cleaner, no-signup alternative looks like.
When a plain text/code paste beats a rich-text note, and when it doesn't.
Anonymous, expiring paste links versus git-backed snippets.
Mozilla retired its pastebin in 2025. Here are the practical replacements.
A short, honest list of paste sites by use case, not by affiliate payout.
The design choices behind a fast, ad-free, no-account paste site.
How to choose in one minute
- You need a link in 10 seconds and no account: pastesite.com.
- The snippet will be edited and discussed for weeks: GitHub Gist or a repository.
- You need formatting, images, or a rich document: JustPaste.it or a document tool.
- You need a one-time secret or an expiring link: pastesite with burn-after-read, expiry, and a password.
- You need to paste from a terminal: pastesite API keys with
/raw/<id>for piping.
Frequently asked questions
Which pastebin alternative is best?
It depends on the job. pastesite.com is built for fast, anonymous text and code sharing with expiry and passwords. GitHub Gist is better for versioned snippets. JustPaste.it is better for formatted notes. Use the comparison table above as a starting point.
Is pastesite.com free?
Yes. Creating and reading pastes is free, with no ads and no account required. A free account adds a dashboard, folders, editing, and API keys.
Can I move my old pastes from another site?
There is no automatic import. Paste the text into pastesite.com and create a new link. Old links belong to the previous service and cannot be redirected.
Do paste links expire?
Only if you choose an expiry or burn-after-read. A normal paste stays until it is deleted or the service removes it. Use expiry for anything temporary.