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Should I use Opengist?

Self-hosted pastebin powered by Git - opengist.io

Depends. Buy it if you already run a server and want private, Git-backed snippets without depending on GitHub. Skip it if you want zero-maintenance hosting or vendor support.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; mostly deploy guides and community threads, few in-depth reviews.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence either way
  • Security postureNo findings, but no audits either

Pricing

Free

Self-hosted

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Developers wanting a private Gist alternative
  • Existing self-hosters
  • Teams sharing snippets and configs
  • GitHub Gist refugees

Not for

  • Anyone unwilling to run and patch a server
  • Teams needing full repo hosting — use a forge
  • Buyers wanting a vendor SLA or support contract
  • Non-technical users

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Self-hosting shifts security, patching, and backups entirely onto you

low

Hidden cost is the VPS bill, not the app itself

low

AGPL-3.0 obligations apply if you modify and serve it over a network

low

Admin privileges require config or OAuth plumbing, not a click

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free and open source under AGPL-3.0
  • Every snippet is a real Git repository
  • One-click deploys across many hosting platforms
  • Users report smooth, simple installation
  • OAuth login and admin controls supported

Cons

  • You maintain the server, updates, and backups
  • Some users note missing features versus GitHub Gist
  • Effectively a one-developer open-source project
  • No vendor support; community and docs only

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/26/2026 - 8 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. Self-hosting means patching is your job.

official x4review x3security x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 8

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free app; you pay only hosting
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Install reported smooth; docs exist
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Gist basics; parity gaps noted
  • Support quality. No evidence either way
  • Security posture. No findings, but no audits either
  • Free Price Open source, self-hosted
  • AGPL-3.0 License Copy-left open source
  • 8+ hosts 1-click deploys Hostinger, Easypanel, Zeabur, Dokploy, more
  • Go Built with Runs on a single VPS

Pricing

Self-hosted

Free

  • Full application, AGPL-3.0
  • Your only cost is hosting

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

Self-hosting means patching is your job.

What users say

Self-hosters praise its simplicity and smooth install; some note incomplete Gist feature parity.

“I love OpenGist.”
Fabio Manganiello blog
“The installation of Opengist went very smooth.”
x-log blog
“Opengist is an option though it doesn't have full ...”
Reddit, r/selfhosted

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Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; mostly deploy guides and community threads, few in-depth reviews.

Free self-hosted GitHub Gist alternative — great if you'll run a server, pointless if you won't.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; mostly deploy guides and community threads, few in-depth reviews.

Sources

  1. Opengist — official siteopengist.io
    official
  2. thomiceli/opengist on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  3. Opengist product security pageopengist.io
    security
  4. Switching to self-hosted Opengist — x-logblog.x-way.org
    review
  5. Opengist — LinuxLinks reviewlinuxlinks.com
    review
  6. Reddit r/selfhosted threads on Opengistreddit.com
    review
  7. Hostinger Opengist VPS listinghostinger.com
    official
  8. Microsoft Azure Marketplace — Opengist on Ubuntumarketplace.microsoft.com
    official

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