PocketBase
Work on PocketBase? Verify this listing (free)Open-source backend in one file: SQLite, auth, files and realtime
A single Go binary with an embedded SQLite database (WAL mode), realtime subscriptions, auth with 15+ OAuth2 providers, file storage and an admin dashboard, plus JavaScript and Dart SDKs. Self-hosted only, scales vertically on one server, and can be extended as a Go or JavaScript framework instead of cloud functions. MIT-licensed (~61k GitHub stars); still pre-1.0, so full backward compatibility isn't guaranteed yet.
Best for: Small and mid-size apps that want a free, portable backend on one cheap VPS
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- Free and open source (MIT); you pay only for your own server. No official hosting.
- Free tier
- Yes: free to self-host (no hosted plan)
- Open source
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-10-25
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Sources (checked 2026-10-25): pocketbase.io · pocketbase.io/faq · github.com/pocketbase/pocketbase
Score breakdown
- Fit for the use case17 / 25
- Vibe-coder friendliness7 / 15
- Output quality & reliability12 / 15
- Pricing & free tier15 / 15
- Ecosystem & integrations7 / 10
- Momentum9 / 10
- Code ownership & lock-in10 / 10
Why this score: Unbeatable ownership and cost: one MIT-licensed file you run anywhere, with very strong momentum (~61k stars, regular releases). Fit for vibe coders is lower: self-host only, single-server scaling, no cloud functions, pre-1.0, and the FAQ explicitly warns people who plan to rely only on an AI tool not to use it.
Based on desk research of official pricing pages and docs; see methodology.
FAQ
- Is PocketBase free?
- PocketBase free tier: Yes: free to self-host (no hosted plan). Paid pricing: Free and open source (MIT); you pay only for your own server. No official hosting..
- What is PocketBase pricing in 2026?
- PocketBase pricing (as of our last verification on 2026-10-25): Free and open source (MIT); you pay only for your own server. No official hosting.. Always confirm on the official site — plans change.
- Is PocketBase open source?
- Yes. PocketBase is open source.
- What is PocketBase's PromptToProd score?
- PocketBase scores 77/100 on PromptToProd (fit, vibe-coder friendliness, quality, pricing, ecosystem, momentum, ownership). See the score breakdown on this page and our methodology.
- What is PocketBase best for?
- PocketBase is best for: Small and mid-size apps that want a free, portable backend on one cheap VPS.
- When was PocketBase last verified on PromptToProd?
- Pricing and details for PocketBase were last verified on 2026-10-25 from official docs and pricing pages.
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