ByteStash 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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ByteStash
Pastebin and file storage service with a simple web interface
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fiche
Terminal pastebin server powered by netcat
| Feature | ByteStash | fiche |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | C |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,514 | ★ 1,547 |
| First released | 2026 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Pastebin.com, termbin |
Why pick each one
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
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 ByteStash or fiche better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community, while fiche is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ByteStash and fiche free and open-source?
Yes. ByteStash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and fiche under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ByteStash and fiche with Docker?
ByteStash: yes. fiche: check the project docs for container support.