PocketBase
Backend for your next SaaS and Mobile app in one file.
- GitHub stars
- 61,384
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v0.40.5
8 October 2026 - Last commit
- 8 October 2026
- Runs on
- Go, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
519 commits
Replaces
Paid products PocketBase can stand in for.
How to self-host PocketBase
PocketBase runs on Go and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is PocketBase free?
Yes. PocketBase is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host PocketBase?
Yes. PocketBase runs on Go and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does PocketBase replace?
People use PocketBase instead of Firebase.
Is PocketBase still maintained?
The last change to PocketBase's code was on 8 October 2026, with 519 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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