bookwyrmvsWastebin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | Wastebin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 19 in Pastebins |
| GitHub stars | 2 807 | 880 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | 3.9.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
bookwyrm scores 58/100 against 56/100 for Wastebin, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Wastebin is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm details →Wastebin details →