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PasteOkay vs Yopass: one-time secrets and encrypted pastes
Yopass is built for a secret that must be read exactly once. PasteOkay is built for a paste that should exist for a chosen window. The difference is the shape of the lifetime.
Updated · 4 min read · PasteOkay is our own product, so read this as a vendor comparison. Features were checked in October 2026.
In short
- Choose PasteOkay when the recipient may need to open the text more than once during a short window, or when you want a manage link.
- Choose Yopass when the requirement is strict: one read, then the secret is gone.
- Features and prices were checked in October 2026; verify the current details with each provider.
PasteOkay
Choose PasteOkay when the recipient may need to open the text more than once during a short window, or when you want a manage link.
- Choose expiry and optionally burn on first read
- A readable paste page with syntax highlighting
- Manage link for edits and deletion
Yopass
Choose Yopass when the requirement is strict: one read, then the secret is gone.
- One-time secret model by default
- Client-side encryption and open-source code
- Simple interface and self-hosting option
Side by side
| Capability | PasteOkay | Yopass |
|---|---|---|
| Account required | No | No |
| Client-side encryption | Yes | Yes |
| One-time read | Optional burn after reading | Default model |
| Expiry control | 10 minutes to 30 days | Preset choices |
| Password protection | Yes | Optional passphrase |
| Manage later | Manage link | No |
| Rich text | Plain text and code | Plain text |
| Price | Free, PRO $5 once | Free, self-hosting available |
A dash means the feature is not offered in the standard flow. Plans and limits change; verify the current details with each provider before relying on them.
One read changes the workflow
Yopass is designed around a single retrieval. That is the right model for a password that should be consumed once, because it minimises the window in which the secret can be copied or replayed.
The trade-off is practical. A recipient who opens the link in the wrong browser, loses the tab or needs to check a detail cannot read it again. PasteOkay makes burn after reading optional, so the sender can choose between a strict one-read handoff and a short window with a few opens.
Presentation and follow-up
PasteOkay is a paste page: code is highlighted, the expiry is visible and the text can be copied with one button. Yopass is more of a secret-delivery form. Both are encrypted, but they serve different moments.
PasteOkay also returns a manage link. If the wrong text was sent, the author can replace it without creating a second secret and re-explaining the whole flow.
Which lifetime model fits
Use Yopass for a single credential with a strict one-read requirement. Use PasteOkay when the content is a note or a config that one person may need to revisit before it expires.
Which one should you choose?
Choose PasteOkay if
- The recipient may need a second look before expiry
- You want syntax highlighting and a readable page
- You need a manage link to fix or delete the paste
Choose Yopass if
- The secret must be read exactly once
- You want a minimal one-purpose interface
- You prefer a self-hostable open-source tool
Frequently asked questions
Does Yopass delete the secret after one read?
Yopass is built around one-time secrets, so the intended flow is a single retrieval. The exact behaviour depends on the instance and its configuration.
Does PasteOkay support one-time reads?
Yes, with burn after reading. The paste row is deleted on the first successful open, so a second request receives a not-found response.
Are both services zero-knowledge?
Both encrypt in the browser and keep the key out of the server request. PasteOkay additionally encrypts the stored blob at rest. Yopass can be self-hosted for full control.
Which is better for a password manager recovery code?
Yopass is a strong fit if one read is enough. PasteOkay is better if the recipient may need to copy several values from the same paste over a short period.
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No account. Choose a lifetime, add a password if you need one, and encrypt in your browser when the text should never reach the server in readable form.