Ghostbin vs paste
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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paste
Minimalist self-hosted pastebin written in Go
| Feature | Ghostbin | paste |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pastebins & Snippets | Pastebins & Snippets |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 189 | ★ 578 |
| First released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist | Pastebin.com, GitHub Gist |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghostbin or paste better?
paste 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 paste free and open-source?
Yes. Ghostbin is licensed under MIT and paste under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ghostbin and paste with Docker?
Ghostbin: yes. paste: yes.