PocketBase

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

Cost

Free

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use PocketBase to run a complete backend for your applications using just one executable file. It provides a realtime database, user authentication, file storage, and an admin dashboard. You can create, read, update and delete records, subscribe to real-time changes, and manage user accounts. The tool works with JavaScript and Dart SDKs and integrates with any frontend framework. It includes built-in user management, collections for organizing data, and real-time subscriptions for live updates.

What PocketBase does

Set up complete backend in minutesCreate database collections and recordsImplement user registration and loginUpload and store files securelySubscribe to real-time data changesFilter and sort database queriesManage users through admin interfaceDeploy single file to production serverSingle executable file contains entire backendReal-time database with live subscriptionsBuilt-in user authentication and managementFile storage with upload handlingAdmin dashboard for data managementJavaScript and Dart SDK supportREST API with filtering and sortingNo external dependencies required

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JavaScript, Dart

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