Ghostbin vs Stikked
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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Ghostbin
Feature-rich pastebin engine behind the Ghostbin service
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Stikked
Feature-rich PHP pastebin with API and themes
| Feature | Ghostbin | Stikked |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 189 | ★ 992 |
| First released | 2014 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com |
Why pick each one
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
Choose Stikked if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghostbin or Stikked better?
Stikked 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 Ghostbin and Stikked free and open-source?
Yes. Ghostbin is licensed under MIT and Stikked under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ghostbin and Stikked with Docker?
Ghostbin: yes. Stikked: yes.