PocketBase

Backend As A Service Open source

An open-source backend in a single file with realtime database, auth, file storage, and admin dashboard.

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What is PocketBase?

PocketBase is a revolutionary open-source backend packed into a single executable file. Built on SQLite and Go, it provides a real-time subscriptions database, file and media storage, built-in authentication, and a fully functional admin dashboard — all with zero external dependencies. Simply download a binary and run it. PocketBase is extensible via Go or JavaScript hooks, making it ideal for small-to-medium applications that need a powerful backend without infrastructure complexity. It has become a viral favorite in the developer community for its simplicity and raw performance.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Single binary — zero installation dependencies or Docker required
  • Built on SQLite with real-time subscriptions
  • Built-in admin dashboard for data management
  • Authentication with OAuth2 (Google, GitHub, etc.)
  • Extensible via Go or JavaScript/TypeScript hooks
  • Extremely fast — Go-based performance on minimal resources
  • Free forever — no cloud vendor pricing

Cons

  • SQLite limits scalability for very high-traffic or large-data applications
  • Not suitable for multi-server horizontal scaling out of the box
  • Smaller community than Supabase or Firebase
  • No managed cloud option — self-hosting required
  • Some advanced relational features require Go extension

Use Cases

Backend for personal projects, side projects, and indie apps Rapid MVP backend for web and mobile apps Internal tools with simple database and auth needs Self-hosted backend for privacy-first applications Serverless-style backend for JAMstack and SvelteKit apps
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