ByteStash vs sprunge
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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sprunge
Command-line oriented minimalist pastebin
| Feature | ByteStash | sprunge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,514 | ★ 721 |
| First released | 2026 | 2010 |
| 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 sprunge if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ByteStash or sprunge better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community, while sprunge is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ByteStash and sprunge free and open-source?
Yes. ByteStash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and sprunge under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ByteStash and sprunge with Docker?
ByteStash: yes. sprunge: check the project docs for container support.