Pastefy vs Pinnwand
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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Pinnwand
Python pastebin with a command-line companion
| Feature | Pastefy | Pinnwand |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Vue | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 447 | ★ 226 |
| First released | 2019 | 2018 |
| 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 Pinnwand if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Pastefy or Pinnwand better?
Neither is universally better. Pastefy has the larger community, while Pinnwand is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Pastefy and Pinnwand free and open-source?
Yes. Pastefy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Pinnwand under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pastefy and Pinnwand with Docker?
Pastefy: yes. Pinnwand: yes.