Nhost vs PocketBase
Nhost
nhost.io
PocketBase
pocketbase.ioSide by side
| Figure | Nhost | PocketBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Backend as a Service (BaaS) Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.7 (#13) |
| Spec score · Databases And Backend | 8.2 (#11) | 7.7 (#24) |
| Deployment | Nhost describes Git-based deployments with built-in CI/CD, where pushing code deploys the backend automatically. | PocketBase is self-hosted only and can be deployed as a portable executable without external dependencies. |
| Support | The Starter plan includes community support, Pro includes email support, Team includes an email support SLA and dedicated Discord channel, and Enterprise includes SLAs. | PocketBase is a volunteer personal open source project with no paid team or promised maintenance or support; users can seek help in public Discussions, open an issue, or email support. |
Plans
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PocketBase
PocketBase has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.