PocketBase vs TrailBase

Comparing two open source alternatives to Firebase. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

PocketBase

MIT

Open source realtime backend in a single file — SQLite, auth, file storage, and admin UI in one Go binary.

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TrailBase

OSL-3.0

An open-source, single-executable Firebase alternative with sub-millisecond REST and realtime APIs, built-in auth, a WebAssembly runtime, and an admin UI.

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Side-by-side comparison

	PocketBase	TrailBase
License	MIT	OSL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	61,140	5,617
Forks	3,702	196
Open Issues	19	33
Last Commit	Sep 21, 2026	Sep 22, 2026
First Released	Jul 5, 2022	Oct 29, 2024
Categories	Database Management	Database Management
Tags	#realtime #backend #database #authentication #websockets	#database #API #authentication #websockets

GitHub stars over time

PocketBase61,140

TrailBase

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