Appwrite vs PocketBase
Both Appwrite and PocketBase are self-hosted alternatives to Firebase and Supabase Cloud. Both are filed under Software Development - Low Code.
Side by side
| Field | Appwrite | PocketBase |
|---|---|---|
| Description | End to end backend server for web, native, and mobile developers 🚀. | Backend for your next SaaS and Mobile app in one file. |
| GitHub stars | 57,855 | Not tracked — proprietary, no public repository |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Platforms | Docker | Go, Docker |
| Latest release | 2.6.2, 24 October 2026 | No stable release |
| Repository activity | 3 November 2026 | Not tracked — proprietary, no public repository |
| Health | Active | No activity date recorded |
| Categories | Software Development - Low Code | Software Development - Low Code |
| Website | https://appwrite.io | https://pocketbase.io/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite | https://ganigeorgiev.com/pocketbase/pocketbase |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Health labels differ: Appwrite is filed as Active, PocketBase as No activity date recorded.
- Licenses differ: Appwrite is listed under BSD-3-Clause; PocketBase under MIT.
- Platforms differ: Appwrite lists Docker; PocketBase lists Go, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Software Development - Low Code.