Pinnwand vs Ghostbin
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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Pinnwand
Python pastebin with a command-line companion
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Ghostbin
Feature-rich pastebin engine behind the Ghostbin service
| Feature | Pinnwand | Ghostbin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 226 | ★ 189 |
| First released | 2018 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Ghostbin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Pinnwand or Ghostbin better?
Pinnwand is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ghostbin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Pinnwand and Ghostbin free and open-source?
Yes. Pinnwand is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Ghostbin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pinnwand and Ghostbin with Docker?
Pinnwand: yes. Ghostbin: yes.