Hasura vs PocketBase: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Firebase. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| Hasura | PocketBase | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dev Tools | Dev Tools |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| GitHub stars | ~31k | ~40k |
| Tech stack | Haskell, PostgreSQL | Go, SQLite |
| Replaces | Firebase, AWS AppSync | Firebase |
PocketBase has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
Hasura
Instant GraphQL API over PostgreSQL, an alternative to Firebase/AppSync.
Pros
- No need to write resolvers by hand
Things to consider
- Mainly built for PostgreSQL/a few other databases, not NoSQL
PocketBase
Backend-as-a-service in a single binary, a minimal alternative to Firebase.
Pros
- Auth, storage and database in a single binary, no separate pieces to coordinate
Things to consider
- SQLite limits horizontal scalability at high volume
Key features
Hasura
- Instant GraphQL and REST over PostgreSQL
- Realtime subscriptions
- Row-level permissions
PocketBase
- Auth, storage and database in one binary
- Realtime API over WebSockets
- Admin panel included
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