# MicroBin vs rustypaste

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MicroBin | rustypaste |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Pastebins | #32 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 4 626 ✓ | 1 214 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 ✓ | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.1.4 · 8 Mar 2026 | v0.18.1 · 7 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

MicroBin scores 67/100 against 56/100 for rustypaste, so it is the safer default.

MicroBin is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MicroBin](https://selfhost.directory/project/microbin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/microbin.md)
- [rustypaste](https://selfhost.directory/project/rustypaste) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rustypaste.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/microbin-vs-rustypaste