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PocketBase

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One lightweight file: SQLite backend, auth, and admin UI.

4.2Editorial scoreFree (open source)
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Best for
Solo devs and small projects wanting a single binary
Pricing
Free (open source)
Category
Developer Tools
Free plan
Yes

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Dead-simple to run
  • Single binary
  • Free and open source

Cons

  • Not for huge scale
  • Smaller community

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The score above is our editorial assessment, not an average of user reviews. Pricing and features change often — always confirm current details on PocketBase's official site.