Appwrite vs PocketBase
Pricing
Appwrite: Free tier, paid from $25/mo
PocketBase: Free and open source
Description
Appwrite: Open-source backend-as-a-service platform with auth, database, storage, and serverless functions
PocketBase: Open source backend in a single file
Pros
- Self-hostable with no limits on the free self-hosted version
- Built-in auth, database, storage, and functions in one platform
- SDKs for 10+ languages and frameworks
- 100% free
- Single binary deployment
- Auth, DB, storage included
Cons
- Cloud free tier has limited resources
- Smaller ecosystem and community compared to Firebase or Supabase
- Not production-proven at scale
- Still pre-1.0
Details
Appwrite is an open-source backend platform that provides authentication, databases, file storage, cloud functions, and messaging as a unified service. It can be self-hosted for free or used via Appwrite Cloud starting at $25/mo per project. A good fit for solo founders who want a Firebase-like experience with the option to own their infrastructure.
PocketBase is a complete backend in one executable file. SQLite database, auth, file storage, real-time subscriptions, admin dashboard: all included. Perfect for indie hackers who want to ship fast without managing infrastructure. Open source (MIT license).
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