Pocketbase

Pocketbase is a single executable that combines a SQLite database, admin dashboard, REST API, and file storage in one Go binary. Deploy it anywhere (your server, Docker, railway.app) and you immediately have a complete backend with built-in user authentication, file uploads, email verification, and real-time subscriptions. The admin UI lets you manage your data and users without touching the database directly.

It appeals to developers and small teams who want to avoid the operational overhead of separate services. Unlike Firebase or Supabase, Pocketbase stays entirely in your control with no vendor lock-in. The single-file deployment model means minimal infrastructure complexity; bootstrapping a new internal project or prototype takes minutes instead of hours.