textdrop.sh
vs
Rentry.co

A private paste tool for Markdown you should not publish.

Use textdrop.sh for encrypted notes, secrets, and snippets that need expiry or burn-after-read. Keep Markdown readable without turning it into a public page.

Why developers switch

Encrypted by default

AES-256-GCM in your browser. Password pastes are zero-knowledge.

No ads. No captchas.

Just paste and share. No accounts, no walls.

No paywalled features

Markdown, burn-after-read, syntax highlighting, expiry — all free.

Feature-by-feature comparison
textdrop.sh
textdrop.sh
Rentry.co
Rentry.co
Security & Privacy
Client-side encryption
Encryption standardAES-256-GCMNo client-side/E2E encryption documented
Zero-knowledge modeWith password
Password protectionEdit code only
Content visible to operatorOnly non-password pastesServer processes page text
Features
Markdown rendering
Custom URLs
Syntax highlighting22+ languagesMany languages
Burn after read
Paste expiry1 hour – 30 daysKept indefinitely by default
CLI support
Usability
Account required
Ads
Pricing & Limits
Free to use
Honest take
textdrop.sh advantages
AES-256-GCM encryption before upload. Rentry does not document client-side or end-to-end encryption
Password-protected pastes are zero-knowledge. The server never sees the raw encryption key or password
Burn-after-read for sensitive one-time sharing. Rentry does not document an equivalent feature
Configurable expiry from 1 hour to 30 days. Rentry entries are kept indefinitely by default unless deleted or removed for rule violations
Strong syntax highlighting for 22+ languages with server-side Shiki rendering. Rentry also supports fenced code blocks and many highlighting languages
Genuinely private pastes. Rentry uses edit codes for page management, but does not document viewer password protection or end-to-end encryption
Rentry.co disadvantages
No documented client-side or end-to-end encryption for page content
Entries are kept indefinitely by default unless deleted by the user or removed for rule violations
No burn-after-read for one-time secret sharing
Edit codes protect page management, not a documented private encrypted viewing mode
Rentry is optimized for Markdown publishing rather than encrypted secret sharing
Rentry may show ads
The bottom line

Rentry.co is the right tool for shareable Markdown documents: wikis, guides, formatted notes, custom URLs, and CLI/API workflows. textdrop.sh is the right tool when you care about encrypted sharing. Rentry does not document client-side or end-to-end encryption, burn-after-read, or time-limited expiry. If your paste contains anything sensitive like API keys, credentials, or private notes, use an encrypted paste tool instead.

How it works
Plain Text
Markdown
Code
DB_HOST=db-01.prod.internal
DB_USER=api_svc
DB_PASS=xK9$mP2!qR7nLw2
REDIS_URL=redis://:abc@cache:6379
delete after setup — expires 1hr
7 days
Share
textdrop.sh/
7 days · plain text
Frequently asked questions
Is Rentry.co private or encrypted?+

Rentry.co does not document client-side or end-to-end encryption for page content. Its docs describe edit codes for page management and an API/raw access model, not a zero-knowledge encrypted viewing mode. textdrop.sh password-protected pastes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM in your browser, so the server only ever stores ciphertext.

Does Rentry.co have paste expiry?+

Rentry.co says entries are kept indefinitely by default unless deleted by the user or removed for rule violations. I did not find a documented paste-expiry selector. textdrop.sh supports 1 hour to 30 days with a simple selector.

Can Rentry.co be used for code sharing?+

Rentry supports Markdown code fences and many syntax-highlighting languages, and it also offers CLI/API workflows. It's primarily a Markdown publishing tool rather than an encrypted paste service. textdrop.sh provides server-side Shiki syntax highlighting for 22+ languages with encrypted paste sharing.

Is textdrop.sh a good Rentry alternative?+

textdrop.sh is a better alternative when privacy or security matter. For public Markdown publishing with custom URLs, Rentry has unique features textdrop.sh doesn't offer. For encrypted, expiring, or burn-after-read pastes, textdrop.sh is the clear choice.

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