Appwrite vs PocketBase
On the evidence we track, Appwrite leads this comparison with a composite score of 71/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for backend as a service. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Appwrite
LeaderA backend-as-a-service platform that provides authentication, databases, file storage, serverless functions, messaging, real-time capabilities, and web hosting as integrated services under a single subscription model.
PocketBase
An open-source backend system that combines an embedded database, real-time data synchronization, user authentication, and an administrative interface in a lightweight, easy-to-deploy package.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Appwrite
LeaderFree tier with usage quotas, dedicated compute from $10/mo (Micro) to $960/mo (4XL), plus serverless usage-based pricing option.
- FreeFree
- Micro$10/mo
- Small$15/mo
- Medium$60/mo
- Large$110/mo
- XL$210/mo
- 2XL$410/mo
- 4XL$960/mo
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Appwrite
Leader- fal.ai
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- OAuth
- Stripe
- SendGrid
- Resend
- SMS.to
- MSG91
- Sentry
PocketBase
Not documented yet.
Appwrite or PocketBase: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.