Best Backend As A Service · pricing · Updated June 2026
PocketBase pricing (2026)
PocketBase starts at $0/mo (Open Source (Self-Hosted)), across 1 plans. Best for solo developers. Every figure links to PocketBase's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Open Source (Self-Hosted))
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: solo developers; lightweight self-hosted backends; edge deployments; prototypes
PocketBase plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source (Self-Hosted) | $0 | — | flat | Free, open-source, self-hosted. Single binary bundles an embedded SQLite database, realtime subscriptions, auth (email/password + OAuth2), file storage (local or S3), and an admin dashboard. No official managed cloud — users pay only for their own hosting (typically $5-$10/mo VPS). | pocketbase.io |
Last verified 2026-06-19. Fetched pocketbase.io directly — PocketBase is open-source software distributed as a single binary; the project offers no commercial managed cloud SaaS. Self-host on any VPS. No published compliance certifications.
Capabilities
Integrations: SQLite (embedded), S3-compatible storage (local or remote), OAuth2 (Google, GitHub, Facebook, GitLab), SMTP email, Go/JavaScript hooks for extensibility.
Key features: Single binary deployment — no Docker or external DB required; Extensible via Go or JavaScript hooks; Built-in admin dashboard included; Fully open source — no vendor lock-in.
Plan limits: No official limits — bounded only by the server you self-host on; SQLite single-writer concurrency model (vertical scale only); No official managed cloud hosting from the PocketBase project.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PocketBase cost?
PocketBase starts at $0/mo (Open Source (Self-Hosted)); it has 1 published plans. Verified 2026-06-19.
Does PocketBase support HIPAA?
PocketBase HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does PocketBase have a free plan?
PocketBase free tier: Yes.