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PocketBase

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Open Source backend in 1 file with realtime database, authentication, file storage and admin dashboard

  • Linux, Windows, macOS
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  • 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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Main features
Realtime database, File storage, Admin dashboard, Extendable with Go and JavaScript
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Platforms
Linux, Windows, macOS
Public API
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