PocketBase free tier includes Open-source backend in a single Go binary — SQLite database, real-time subscriptions, built-in auth… Not verified — the page we cite for this offer states no terms we can read. Compare with 8 alternatives in Databases.

PocketBase Free Tier 2026

Subtypes in Databases: backend_platform — bundles a database with auth, functions or storage as one product. We read that on 2026-08-31 from https://pocketbase.io/, where it says: “Open Source backend in 1 file with realtime database, authentication, file storage and admin dashboard” How we use this.

Limits, pricing history, and 8 alternatives. Verified August 2026. Last updated 2026-08-11.

PocketBase's free tier offers Open-source backend in a single Go binary — SQLite database, real-time subscriptions, built-in auth (email, OAuth2)… The page we cite for this offer states no terms we can read, so we cannot confirm these terms today.

One of 44 Databases services we track. See our full Databases Free Tier Comparison
Tier
Free
Category
Pricing Page
Verified
2026-08-11

Free Tier Details

Open-source backend in a single Go binary — SQLite database, real-time subscriptions, built-in auth (email, OAuth2), file storage (S3-compatible), REST API. Completely free and self-hosted, no vendor lock-in. Single executable, no dependencies

How PocketBase Compares

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When You'll Outgrow PocketBase's Free Tier

Pricing Change History (0 recorded)

No recorded pricing changes for PocketBase — but the page we cite for this offer states no terms we can read, so nothing we have read describes these terms. Treat the empty history as a statement about our records, not about this vendor's pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PocketBase free?
We cannot confirm that today. The page we cite for PocketBase states no terms we can read. Our stored record says PocketBase offers a free tier: Free. Open-source backend in a single Go binary — SQLite database, real-time subscriptions, built-in auth (email, OAuth2), file storage (S3-compatible), REST API. Completely free and self-hosted, no vendor ... We have not confirmed these terms against the source we cite, so treat them as unverified.
What is PocketBase's free tier?
We cannot confirm that today. The page we cite for PocketBase states no terms we can read. Our stored record calls PocketBase's free tier "Free". Open-source backend in a single Go binary — SQLite database, real-time subscriptions, built-in auth (email, OAuth2), file storage (S3-compatible), REST API. Completely free and self-hosted, no vendor lock-in. Single executable, no dependencies. We have not confirmed these terms against the source we cite, so treat them as unverified.
Is PocketBase's free tier reliable?
We cannot say. The page we cite for PocketBase states no terms we can read. Nothing we have read describes these terms, so we are not publishing a stability judgement for this vendor until that is fixed.
Is PocketBase's free tier good for production?
The page we cite for PocketBase states no terms we can read. We cannot confirm what this offer provides today, so we are not recommending it for production or for anything else until we can.
What changed in PocketBase's pricing?
We hold no recorded pricing changes for PocketBase, but the page we cite for this offer states no terms we can read, so that is a statement about our records rather than a positive signal.
What are the best free alternatives to PocketBase?
We publish no ranking of these. Nothing we record measures popularity or generosity, so naming a best or a top few would be our preference rather than our data. We hold 8 free alternatives to PocketBase in Databases, each listed above with its tier and the date we last verified it. Of those, 7 carry no recorded demerit and are indistinguishable under every signal we hold, so their order rotates daily, 1 is demoted with the reason named. Our ranking rule is published at /criteria.
When will I outgrow PocketBase's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is PocketBase in?
PocketBase is categorized under Databases on AgentDeals. Other vendors in Databases include Convex, Supabase, codehooks.io, Neon, Nhost.

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