Snippet Box 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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Snippet Box
Self-hosted app for organizing your code snippets
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Ghostbin
Feature-rich pastebin engine behind the Ghostbin service
| Feature | Snippet Box | Ghostbin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,091 | ★ 189 |
| First released | 2021 | 2014 |
| Replaces | GitHub Gist, Pastebin.com | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
Why pick each one
Choose Snippet Box if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
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 Snippet Box or Ghostbin better?
Snippet Box 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 Snippet Box and Ghostbin free and open-source?
Yes. Snippet Box is licensed under MIT and Ghostbin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Snippet Box and Ghostbin with Docker?
Snippet Box: yes. Ghostbin: yes.