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Pocketbase

PocketBase provides backend in a single file.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Open-source backend in a single file

Who should look elsewhere

Single file limits scale

Pros

  • +Simple backend in a file
  • +SQLite based
  • +Real-time subscriptions
  • +Auth built-in
  • +Open source

Cons

  • −Single file limits scale
  • −Go knowledge helpful
  • −Limited ecosystem
  • −Not for large apps
  • −Documentation basic

Key features

  • ✓Backend platform
  • ✓SQLite database
  • ✓Authentication
  • ✓File storage
  • ✓Single file
  • ✓Open source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Open Source$0monthSelf-hosted; Realtime database; Authentication

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