sinkvsWastebin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| sink | Wastebin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 19 in Pastebins |
| GitHub stars | 7 241 | 880 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +86 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 | 3.9.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
sink scores 68/100 against 56/100 for Wastebin, so it is the safer default.
sink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wastebin.
If you want the quickest setup, Wastebin is easier to run; sink needs more configuration.
sink is growing faster right now (+86 stars in 30 days).
sink details →Wastebin details →