ByteStash vs Stikked
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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Stikked
Feature-rich PHP pastebin with API and themes
| Feature | ByteStash | Stikked |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,514 | ★ 992 |
| First released | 2026 | 2011 |
| 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 Stikked if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is ByteStash or Stikked better?
Neither is universally better. ByteStash has the larger community, while Stikked is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ByteStash and Stikked free and open-source?
Yes. ByteStash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stikked under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ByteStash and Stikked with Docker?
ByteStash: yes. Stikked: yes.