Pocketbase
An open-source, realtime backend system condensed into a single file. It provides instant APIs and a stylish admin UI for managing your apps effortlessly.
Pocketbase is built in Go, distributed under the MIT License, 57.5k GitHub stars, latest release v0.36.9.
When to use Pocketbase
Pocketbase is listed here as a Development project. The directory calls out Single-file setup, Built-in database, Real-time capabilities as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Pocketbase include Instant APIs and Admin UI, User authentication.
Besides Development, this page also files Pocketbase under API, Database.
Pocketbase compared with
Records in this directory name Firebase, Supabase, Parse, Hasura as products people compare with Pocketbase. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Pocketbase replaces each of them.
What the Pocketbase stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 57.5k GitHub stars, 3.3k forks, 23 open issues, latest tracked release v0.36.9. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- Go
- Latest Release
- v0.36.9
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Pocketbase
- Single-file setup
- Built-in database
- Real-time capabilities
- Instant APIs and Admin UI
- User authentication
Pocketbase resources
Pocketbase on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Pocketbase?
An open-source, realtime backend system condensed into a single file. It provides instant APIs and a stylish admin UI for managing your apps effortlessly. This directory highlights Single-file setup, Built-in database, Real-time capabilities.
Is Pocketbase free to use?
Pocketbase is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists Single-file setup, Built-in database, Real-time capabilities among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Pocketbase written in, and what is the latest release?
Pocketbase is written primarily in Go. The latest release tracked on this page is v0.36.9.
How widely is Pocketbase used on GitHub?
Pocketbase has about 57.5k GitHub stars. It also has about 3.3k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Pocketbase with?
This directory records Firebase, Supabase, Parse, Hasura as comparison points for Pocketbase.
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