BinPastes vs Opengist
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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Opengist
Self-hosted pastebin powered by Git
| Feature | BinPastes | Opengist |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18 | ★ 3,285 |
| First released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
Choose BinPastes if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Opengist if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is BinPastes or Opengist better?
Opengist 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 Opengist free and open-source?
Yes. BinPastes is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Opengist under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BinPastes and Opengist with Docker?
BinPastes: check the project docs for container support. Opengist: yes.