PocketBase

Founded 2022

Run an open source backend with database, auth, and file storage in one file

Pricing model

Free

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use PocketBase to set up and manage an embedded backend for web and mobile applications using a single executable file. It provides an embedded SQLite database with real-time subscriptions, user authentication and management, and local or cloud file storage out of the box. You can configure data collections, manage access rules, and inspect records directly through a built-in admin dashboard. PocketBase offers client SDKs for JavaScript and Dart, making it simple to connect your front-end apps without configuring complex server infrastructure.

What PocketBase does

Subscribe to real-time database record changesAuthenticate users with passwords or OAuth2 providersCreate and edit database collections via the admin dashboardUpload, delete, and serve user filesQuery and filter collection records via REST APIDefine access rules for public and private data collectionsInspect backend logs and request history directly in the browserSingle executable binary with no external database dependenciesEmbedded SQLite database with real-time subscriptionsBuilt-in user authentication and role managementFile storage with support for local disks and S3Web-based admin UI for managing schema and dataOfficial client SDKs for JavaScript and Dart