Databases and backends · Rank 4 / 10 in Databases and backends · 27 overall
PocketBase
7.0
out of 10
An open-source backend that ships as a single file you host yourself.
ProOpen source
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Why this score
The free-tier score is the highest in this category because the whole backend is an open-source file. Ease is lower: you host it. Power is enough for a small app and not a global platform. Community is loyal and smaller.
Score breakdown
- Ease of use6
- Power6
- Free tier10
- Community6
- Best for
- Pro
- Pricing model
- Open source
- Updated
- 16 Oct 2026