PocketBase packages an entire backend into a single Go binary — database, auth, file storage, admin UI. No dependencies, no Docker, no configuration. Download and run.
Collection-based data modeling with field types, validation, and relations. REST API with filtering, sorting, pagination. Real-time subscriptions via SSE for live data updates.
Built-in OAuth2 authentication with email/password and social providers. File uploads with automatic thumbnail generation. Admin dashboard for visual data management.
Extends with custom Go routes or JavaScript hooks for business logic. Ideal for prototyping, MVPs, and applications that value simplicity over enterprise scale.