0bin vs BinPastes
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted pastebins & snippets options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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0bin
Client-side encrypted pastebin requiring no user accounts
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BinPastes
Minimal pastebin supporting client-side encryption, fulltext search,
| Feature | 0bin | BinPastes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | WTFPL | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,405 | ★ 18 |
| First released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | — |
Why pick each one
Choose 0bin if…
- Released under the WTFPL license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
Choose BinPastes if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is 0bin or BinPastes better?
0bin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider BinPastes if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are 0bin and BinPastes free and open-source?
Yes. 0bin is licensed under WTFPL and BinPastes under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 0bin and BinPastes with Docker?
0bin: yes. BinPastes: check the project docs for container support.