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PocketBase
by pocketbase
Open Source realtime backend in 1 file
This project appears archived and may no longer be maintained.
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About PocketBase
Open Source realtime backend in 1 file
Best for
Developers and small teams needing a quick, self-contained backend for web apps and prototypes.
Use cases
- Rapidly prototype a full-stack app with a local backend
- Serve as a lightweight backend for small to medium web projects
- Manage user authentication and file uploads in a single deployment
Notes
61,627 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-26. Licensed MIT.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Single-file deployment simplifies setup and hosting
- Realtime subscriptions and built-in admin UI reduce boilerplate
- Active open-source project with a large community (61k+ stars)
Cons
- Less suitable for complex, high-scale enterprise workloads
- Limited ecosystem compared to larger backend platforms
- Requires self-hosting and maintenance for production use
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.40.6 (released 23 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 4
- GitHub forks
- 3,753
- GitHub stars
- 61,623
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0
- Open issues
- 1
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 14
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Health and security
Is PocketBase looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
0 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Archived | 0 | Repository is archived |
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Changelog
What changed
Shut down
Released 0.40.6
Released 0.22.57
Released 0.40.5
Released 0.22.56
Released 0.40.4
Released 0.40.3
Released 0.22.55
Released 0.40.2
Released 0.22.54
Released 0.40.1
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