Deploy PocketBase Stack to Your VPS
PocketBase - the single-file backend with embedded SQLite database, real-time subscriptions, auth, and file storage.
Stack Components
Why Self-Host PocketBase?
Save 80-90% on hosting costs
Pay $5-20/mo for VPS instead of $50-500/mo for managed platforms
Complete data ownership
Your code, your data, your server - no vendor lock-in
Full control & customization
Install any package, configure any setting, scale as needed
Production-ready infrastructure
Docker, SSL, domains, CI/CD - all managed from one app
Perfect For
PocketBase Benefits
- Single binary
- No dependencies
- Built-in auth
- Real-time subscriptions
- File storage
- Admin UI included
Frequently Asked Questions
PocketBase is a complete backend in a single ~15MB binary. No dependencies, no Docker required (though Server Compass uses it for consistency). Perfect for small projects, MVPs, and hobby apps.
PocketBase uses SQLite, which handles most small-to-medium apps well. For high-traffic apps, consider Supabase or Appwrite. PocketBase is perfect for apps with under 100k daily users.
PocketBase stores everything in a SQLite file and uploads folder. Server Compass configures automated backups of these files. Easy to restore and migrate between servers.
Use PocketBase for simple apps, prototypes, and personal projects. Use Supabase for complex apps needing PostgreSQL, edge functions, or team collaboration. PocketBase is simpler; Supabase is more powerful.
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