Pastefy vs pasty
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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Pastefy
Modern pastebin with folders, encryption, and an API
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pasty
Fast and lightweight code-pasting server
| Feature | Pastefy | pasty |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Vue | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 447 | ★ 222 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com |
Why pick each one
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
Choose pasty if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Pastefy or pasty better?
Neither is universally better. Pastefy has the larger community, while pasty is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pastefy and pasty free and open-source?
Yes. Pastefy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and pasty under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pastefy and pasty with Docker?
Pastefy: yes. pasty: yes.