0bin vs fiche
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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fiche
Terminal pastebin server powered by netcat
| Feature | 0bin | fiche |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | WTFPL | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,405 | ★ 1,547 |
| First released | 2012 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | Pastebin.com, termbin |
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 fiche if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
Frequently asked questions
Is 0bin or fiche better?
Neither is universally better. fiche has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are 0bin and fiche free and open-source?
Yes. 0bin is licensed under WTFPL and fiche under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 0bin and fiche with Docker?
0bin: yes. fiche: check the project docs for container support.