# temp.cool vs Password Pusher

> Both share passwords through links that expire after a number of views or days. temp.cool encrypts in your browser, stores everything in the EU and needs no account; Password Pusher is open source, can be self-hosted, and its paid plans add teams, custom domains and more.

1. **Encrypted before it leaves you** temp.cool's server only ever receives scrambled text. The key stays in the link.
2. **Self-hosting** Password Pusher has a free open-source edition you can run yourself. temp.cool is hosted only.
3. **Teams** Password Pusher's hosted Pro plan is built for teams. temp.cool's business plans add your own branding and domain.

## At a glance

| | temp.cool | Password Pusher |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use, no account | Yes | Yes, hosted free tier |
| Encrypted in your browser before sending | Yes | See their docs |
| Data location | EU only | Choice of hosted regions |
| Expire after views or days | 1 to 10 views, 5 min to 30 days | Yes |
| Password on the link | Yes, destroyed after 4 wrong tries | Yes |
| Open source, self-hostable | No | Yes, since 2011 |
| Team accounts | Business plans | Pro plan |
| Your own domain and logo | Business plans | Pro plan |

We checked Password Pusher's public documentation in October 2026. Features change, so check their site for the latest.

## Pick temp.cool if

- You want zero-knowledge sharing: the service cannot read what you send.
- You want EU storage by default, in English or Dutch.
- You send links through chat apps, where temp.cool's tap-to-reveal stops previews from burning them.
- You just want to send one secret now, without signing up.

## Pick Password Pusher if

- You want to self-host on your own servers.
- You need a large team with central policies today.

## Learn more

Read [how temp.cool encrypts](/security/), or the guide on [sending a password securely](/guides/send-a-password-securely/).