ByteStash vs Pinnwand
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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Pinnwand
Python pastebin with a command-line companion
| Feature | ByteStash | Pinnwand |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,514 | ★ 226 |
| First released | 2026 | 2018 |
| 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 Pinnwand if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is ByteStash or Pinnwand better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community, while Pinnwand is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ByteStash and Pinnwand free and open-source?
Yes. ByteStash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Pinnwand under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ByteStash and Pinnwand with Docker?
ByteStash: yes. Pinnwand: yes.