PocketBase replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseMIT
runsyour server
installDownload one platform binary and run `pocketbase serve`; build from Go source only for custom extensions
dataCollections, auth records, settings, and application data live in SQLite files under `pb_data`; uploaded files live under `pb_data/storage` by default or in configured S3-compatible storage, and schema migrations can be kept as JavaScript files in `pb_migrations`.
setupIt installs unusually cleanly, but a public deployment still needs process supervision, HTTPS/reverse proxying, backups of `pb_data`, and a deliberate upgrade routine.
facts verified 2026-08-10
For one modest app, a single local binary covers data, auth, files, realtime, and an admin UI; functions are the missing piece.
the catchPocketBase is excellent for one modest app, but a single SQLite server with no built-in functions runtime cannot match Firebase's offline SDKs, global scaling, messaging, analytics, or managed operations.
the verdict →all Firebase Blaze alternatives →
A drastically smaller substitute for one app: auth, files, realtime, API, and database in one binary, with no functions runtime.
the catchPocketBase's single SQLite binary gives up PostgreSQL compatibility, extensions, SQL tooling, row-level security semantics, edge functions, horizontal scale, and high availability.
the verdict →all Supabase Pro alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · no votes, no pay-to-list
