At a glance
- PocketBase is listed under Databases, alongside Aiven, Appwrite and CockroachDB.
- PocketBase is available on Linux, Windows and macOS.
- PocketBase works with Google, GitHub, Facebook and GitLab.
- PocketBase's main features: Realtime database, File storage, Admin dashboard, Extendable with Go and JavaScript.
- PocketBase has a public API.
- We haven't confirmed whether PocketBase has a free plan.
Facts from pocketbase.io, checked October 28, 2026.
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