MicroBin vs Pastefy
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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MicroBin
Tiny, feature-rich pastebin and file-sharing service
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Pastefy
Modern pastebin with folders, encryption, and an API
| Feature | MicroBin | Pastefy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,500 | ★ 447 |
| First released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
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)
Choose Pastefy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Vue
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is MicroBin or Pastefy better?
MicroBin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Pastefy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MicroBin and Pastefy free and open-source?
Yes. MicroBin is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Pastefy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MicroBin and Pastefy with Docker?
MicroBin: yes. Pastefy: yes.