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PocketBase vs Hexabot
PocketBase has 61,103 GitHub stars, 3,694 forks, 19 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. Hexabot has 1,232 stars, 240 forks, 26 open issues and last shipped 27 days ago. PocketBase leads on adoption by 4,860% (61,103 vs 1,232 stars). PocketBase is written in Go under MIT; Hexabot is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. PocketBase has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Hexabot 19%. PocketBase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| PocketBase | Hexabot | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 61K | ★ 1.2K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Go | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-08-24 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.7K | ⑂ 240 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick PocketBase if
- You weight community size — 61K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Go
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Hexabot if
- You want the Hexabot feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Hexabot fits your workflow better
About PocketBase
PocketBase is an open source backend framework written in Go that bundles a SQLite database, authentication, file storage, admin dashboard, and REST API into a single executable file. It lives in the Go ecosystem and targets developers who want a lightweight, self contained backend without managing separate services like PostgreSQL, Redis, or a separate auth server.
read the full PocketBase overview →
About Hexabot
Hexabot is a self hosted TypeScript automation platform that builds and runs AI agents and agentic workflows across conversational channels, aimed at developers and teams who want agentic automation running on their own infrastructure rather than on a vendor hosted service.
read the full Hexabot overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is PocketBase or Hexabot more popular?
PocketBase has 61,103 GitHub stars and Hexabot has 1,232. PocketBase has the larger community by that measure.
Are PocketBase and Hexabot free?
Both are open source. PocketBase is licensed under MIT, and Hexabot has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between PocketBase and Hexabot?
PocketBase is written in Go and Hexabot in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, PocketBase or Hexabot?
Choose PocketBase if you want the larger community (61,103 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Hexabot if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.