ByteStash vs SafeScript

ByteStash is a code snippet manager for saving, searching, revising and sharing code. Each save creates a revision that can be named, compared with a diff or restored. A snippet can contain multiple files, each with its own language, syntax highlighting and diff. Full-text search covers titles, descriptions, tags and file contents, with filters for language, collection or tag. Users can make snippets public, share tokenised links with expiry and password options, or embed them with a script tag. ByteStash also provides an MCP server with nine tools and OAuth 2.1 workspace consent; named compatible clients include Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and Codex. Importers cover GitHub Gist, snippet-box and the original ByteStash. The Free plan allows 100 snippets per workspace and one member, with 120 API requests per minute. Pro costs £2.50 a month, billed annually at £30, and includes unlimited snippets, one member, 600 API requests per minute and the MCP server. Team costs £5 a month, billed annually at £60 per seat; it includes up to 500 members, 1,500 API requests per minute, an audit log, roles and permissions.

SafeScript stores and organizes source code snippets in a local SQLite database, without requiring a cloud account. Its syntax-aware editor has line numbers, instant search helps find saved snippets, and each snippet includes a notes field. The app is available for Linux and macOS, with version-specific features and pricing. On Linux, folders support drag-to-reorder organization, and users can choose dark or light mode. That version is free and open source under the MIT License and is distributed as a Flatpak through Flathub. The Mac version is built with Swift and SwiftUI and includes real-time search, syntax-aware editing, line numbers, and local SQLite storage. It costs $7.99, paid once through the Mac App Store and requires macOS 15.2 or later. The Mac App Store listing says the developer indicated that the app does not collect data. Thomas J. Allen is identified as the designer and programmer. SafeScript supports private snippets. Its local-storage approach and separate Linux and Mac terms make it useful to distinguish which release fits a reader's platform and requirements.