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PocketBase

Open source backend in a single file

Open SourceFree TierAdded Jul 1, 2022

About

PocketBase is an open-source backend that runs as a single executable file. It includes a real-time database, authentication, file storage, and an admin dashboard — everything you need for a backend in one binary. Built with Go and SQLite, it's incredibly easy to deploy and perfect for side projects, MVPs, and small apps.

Tags

backendopen-sourcedatabaseauthgolangsqliteself-hosted

Origin Story

By Gani Georgiev

The Problem

Setting up a backend with database, auth, and file storage required too many services and too much configuration for simple projects.

Building It

Released in 2022. Quickly gained a passionate following among developers who loved the simplicity of a single-file backend.

What It Means

Radical simplicity in backend development — proving that you don't need a complex cloud setup for most small apps.

The Dream

To be the fastest path from idea to working backend for any developer.

Pricing

ModelOpen Source
Free tierAvailable

Completely free and open source. No paid plans — just download and run.

Category

Developer Tools

Problems Solved

  • Setting Up A Backend Quickly
  • Backend For Side Projects
  • Simple Database With Auth

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