Appwrite vs PocketBase
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A complete backend, self-hosted in minutes. | Your backend in a single file. |
| GitHub stars | 47K | 45K |
| License | BSD 3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Firebase, Auth0 | Firebase |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Appwrite features
- Authentication with many providers
- Databases and file storage
- Serverless functions in many languages
- Realtime and messaging
- SDKs for web, mobile, and server
PocketBase features
- Single executable, no dependencies
- Embedded SQLite database
- Built-in auth and file storage
- Realtime subscriptions
- Admin dashboard and JS/Go SDKs