Opengist 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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Opengist
Self-hosted pastebin powered by Git
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Pastefy
Modern pastebin with folders, encryption, and an API
| Feature | Opengist | Pastefy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,285 | ★ 447 |
| First released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Replaces | GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
Choose Opengist if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k 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 Opengist or Pastefy better?
Opengist 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 Opengist and Pastefy free and open-source?
Yes. Opengist is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Pastefy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Opengist and Pastefy with Docker?
Opengist: yes. Pastefy: yes.