BinPastes 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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BinPastes
Minimal pastebin supporting client-side encryption, fulltext search,
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ByteStash
Pastebin and file storage service with a simple web interface
| Feature | BinPastes | ByteStash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18 | ★ 2,514 |
| First released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose BinPastes if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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 BinPastes or ByteStash better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are BinPastes and ByteStash free and open-source?
Yes. BinPastes is licensed under Apache-2.0 and ByteStash under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BinPastes and ByteStash with Docker?
BinPastes: check the project docs for container support. ByteStash: yes.