BinPastes vs massCode
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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massCode
Free and open-source code snippets manager
| Feature | BinPastes | massCode |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18 | ★ 6,945 |
| First released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | GitHub Gist, SnippetsLab |
Why pick each one
Choose BinPastes if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose massCode if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 6.9k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is BinPastes or massCode better?
massCode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider BinPastes if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are BinPastes and massCode free and open-source?
Yes. BinPastes is licensed under Apache-2.0 and massCode under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BinPastes and massCode with Docker?
BinPastes: check the project docs for container support. massCode: check the project docs for container support.