ByteStash vs bin
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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bin
Minimal, paste-only server written in Rust
| Feature | ByteStash | bin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,514 | ★ 308 |
| First released | 2026 | 2020 |
| 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 bin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Rust
Frequently asked questions
Is ByteStash or bin better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community, while bin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ByteStash and bin free and open-source?
Yes. ByteStash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and bin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ByteStash and bin with Docker?
ByteStash: yes. bin: yes.