PocketBase
A whole backend in one file.
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What it is
An open-source backend in a single executable: a database, authentication, file storage and an admin screen.
Good for
Small apps and prototypes that need a backend fast.
The catch
It is aimed at small to medium apps and is still pre-1.0, so expect changes between versions. Plan your backups.
Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.
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