pocketbase

Open Source realtime backend in 1 file

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EDITOR'S TAKE

Single-file Go backend with SQLite, auth, file storage, realtime. ~40k stars. Pocket-sized Supabase alternative. Great for indie projects, prototypes, and self-hosted internal tools.

Use this if

You want a single binary you can drop on a VPS for an indie project, prototype, or internal tool.

Skip if

You are scaling past ~10k users or need Postgres-specific features.