PocketBase alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave PocketBase: scales only on a single server, and SQLite only, with no plans for other databases. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PocketBase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Supabase currently ranks first.
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Best PocketBase alternative for most people
SupabaseManaged Postgres with the same feature set when you outgrow a single SQLite server.
Best PocketBase alternative for a free option
AppwriteSelf-hosted backend with more services and a company behind it, at the cost of a heavier stack.
Best PocketBase alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FirebaseFully managed and globally scaled if you no longer want to run your own server.
Best PocketBase alternative for open source
Parse PlatformMature open-source backend server that runs on MongoDB or Postgres and scales horizontally.
Best PocketBase alternative for self-hosting
SupabaseManaged Postgres with the same feature set when you outgrow a single SQLite server.
Best PocketBase alternative for iPhone and Android
FirebaseFully managed and globally scaled if you no longer want to run your own server.
Best PocketBase alternative for working in the browser
TursoHosted SQLite-compatible database if you like SQLite but want a managed service.
PocketBase alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to PocketBase?
Supabase ranks first right now. Managed Postgres with the same feature set when you outgrow a single SQLite server. Appwrite and Firebase follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to PocketBase?
Yes. Supabase (free plan + paid), Appwrite (open source), Firebase (free plan + paid) and Parse Platform (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to PocketBase?
Yes: Supabase, Appwrite, Parse Platform and Turso. Supabase, Appwrite and Parse Platform can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from PocketBase?
The complaints we hear most: scales only on a single server; SQLite only, with no plans for other databases; no company, hosted cloud or paid support behind it.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces PocketBase, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.