0bin vs Drift
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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Drift
Self-hostable Gist alternative with a clean editor
| Feature | 0bin | Drift |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | WTFPL | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,405 | ★ 1,363 |
| First released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | GitHub Gist |
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 Drift if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is 0bin or Drift better?
0bin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Drift if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are 0bin and Drift free and open-source?
Yes. 0bin is licensed under WTFPL and Drift under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 0bin and Drift with Docker?
0bin: yes. Drift: yes.