ByteStash vs MicroBin
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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MicroBin
Tiny, feature-rich pastebin and file-sharing service
| Feature | ByteStash | MicroBin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,514 | ★ 4,500 |
| First released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Replaces | — | Pastebin.com |
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 MicroBin if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is ByteStash or MicroBin better?
MicroBin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ByteStash if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ByteStash and MicroBin free and open-source?
Yes. ByteStash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MicroBin under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ByteStash and MicroBin with Docker?
ByteStash: yes. MicroBin: yes.