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0bin vs Stikked

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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0B 0bin Client-side encrypted pastebin requiring no user accounts VS ST Stikked Feature-rich PHP pastebin with API and themes
Feature0binStikked
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score29 · At risk14 · At risk
CategoryPastebins & SnippetsPastebins & Snippets
LicenseWTFPLBSD-3-Clause
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,402★ 989
First released20122011
ReplacesPastebin.comPastebin.com

What are 0bin and Stikked?

0bin

0bin is a client-side encrypted pastebin that the server operator cannot read. It encrypts pastes in the browser and offers expiration and burn-after-reading without requiring registration.

  • Client-side encryption
  • No accounts required
  • Burn after reading
  • Expiration options

Stikked

Stikked is an open-source PHP pastebin with a wide range of features including syntax highlighting, an API, themes, and spam protection. It has long been a popular choice for self-hosted code sharing.

  • Syntax highlighting
  • Themes and customization
  • API access
  • Spam protection

0bin vs Stikked: key differences

Both projects are written in JavaScript. Licensing differs — WTFPL for 0bin versus BSD-3-Clause for Stikked.

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)
0bin details

Choose Stikked if…

  • Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
Stikked details

Frequently asked questions

Is 0bin or Stikked better?

Neither is universally better. 0bin has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are 0bin and Stikked free and open-source?

Yes. 0bin is licensed under WTFPL and Stikked under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run 0bin and Stikked with Docker?

0bin: yes. Stikked: yes.

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