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title: "PocketBase"
description: "A compact backend combining a database, authentication, storage, and an admin UI."
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<PurposeNote title="Good for">Small applications that benefit from a self-contained backend.</PurposeNote>

## What it does

A compact backend combining a database, authentication, storage, and an admin UI.

## When it fits

Small applications that benefit from a self-contained backend.

## Other options in this category

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- [Appwrite](/backend/appwrite) — Building application features from managed or self-hosted backend services.
- [Directus](/backend/directus) — Managing structured content while retaining an existing SQL data model.
- [Grafbase](/backend/grafbase) — Presenting multiple backend capabilities through a unified GraphQL interface.
- [Hasura](/backend/hasura) — Connecting applications to existing data sources with an API layer.
- [Prismic](/backend/prismic) — Letting content editors compose pages while developers own frontend components.

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## Source

[Project source for PocketBase ↗](https://pocketbase.io/)

Editorial overview reviewed on October 24, 2026. Follow the source for current setup, compatibility, and licensing.

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