bin 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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bin
Minimal, paste-only server written in Rust
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Pastefy
Modern pastebin with folders, encryption, and an API
| Feature | bin | Pastefy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 308 | ★ 447 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
Choose bin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Rust
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 bin or Pastefy better?
Neither is universally better. Pastefy has the larger community, while bin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are bin and Pastefy free and open-source?
Yes. bin is licensed under MIT and Pastefy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run bin and Pastefy with Docker?
bin: yes. Pastefy: yes.