0bin vs ByteStash
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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ByteStash
Pastebin and file storage service with a simple web interface
| Feature | 0bin | ByteStash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | WTFPL | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,405 | ★ 2,514 |
| First released | 2012 | 2026 |
| 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 ByteStash if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is 0bin or ByteStash better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community, while 0bin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are 0bin and ByteStash free and open-source?
Yes. 0bin is licensed under WTFPL and ByteStash under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 0bin and ByteStash with Docker?
0bin: yes. ByteStash: yes.