— comparison
How FastPaste compares
FastPaste is built for one-time 6-digit retrieval, burn-after-read behavior, and optional API automation. Zero-knowledge tools like Yopass and Ghostbit optimize for encrypted links — FastPaste adds short codes and file sharing without giving up burn-after-read.
| Feature | FastPaste | Ghostbit | 1time.io | passwd.page | Yopass | Pastebin | WeTransfer | AirDrop | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieval method | One-time 6-digit code | Encrypted URL | One-time URL | Encrypted URL | URL + key in fragment | Reusable URL | Reusable link + email | Device proximity | Reusable link |
| Burn-after-read | Yes — atomic delete on pull | Yes — deleted on open | Yes — single view | Yes — single view | Yes — deleted on open | Manual expiry only | Expires, may be re-downloaded | No server copy | Configurable expiry |
| End-to-end encryption | Optional passphrase (client-side) | Yes — zero-knowledge default | Yes — zero-knowledge default | Yes — zero-knowledge default | Yes — zero-knowledge default | No (server sees content) | No | Encrypted in transit (Apple) | No |
| Cross-platform (web) | Any browser | Any browser | Any browser | Any browser | Any browser | Any browser | Any browser | Apple only | Any browser |
| Say code over phone | Yes — 6 digits | No — long URL | No — long URL | No — long URL | No — long URL + key | No — long URL | No — long URL | N/A | No — long URL |
| File attachments | Yes — images, PDF, Office, archives | Text / secrets focus | Text / secrets focus | Passwords & secrets | Text / secrets focus | Text only | Yes — large files | Yes — any file | Yes — terminal workflows |
| API / automation | REST API + MCP (Cursor/agents) | No public API | No public API | Agent-oriented sharing | CLI + API | Limited / Pro | Enterprise only | None | CLI + API |
| Self-hostable | Docker image | No | No | No | Docker / self-host | No | No | No | No |
| Account for casual use | Optional magic link | No signup | No signup | No signup | No signup (hosted) | Often required for private | Often required | Apple ID ecosystem | Account required |
Ghostbit, 1time.io, passwd.page, and Yopass are strong for zero-knowledge text secrets over links. FastPaste targets a different workflow: share a 6-digit code by voice or chat, attach real files, and optionally encrypt with a passphrase. API Starter and Pro include an MCP server for Cursor — agents pull secrets by code instead of reading them from chat. Firefox Send (discontinued 2021) remains a useful reference for expiring file links with burn-after-read — closer to FastPaste than a permanent Pastebin URL, but still URL-based rather than a short code.