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PocketBase vs i-have-adhd
PocketBase has 61,103 GitHub stars, 3,694 forks, 19 open issues and last shipped 3 days ago. i-have-adhd has 48,794 stars, 2,838 forks, 73 open issues and last shipped yesterday. PocketBase leads on adoption by 25% (61,103 vs 48,794 stars). PocketBase is written in Go under MIT; i-have-adhd is written in Python under MIT. PocketBase has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, i-have-adhd 6%. i-have-adhd 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 | i-have-adhd | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 61K | ★ 49K |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | Go | Python |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-19 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.7K | ⑂ 2.8K |
| 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 i-have-adhd if
- You want the i-have-adhd feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You evaluated both and i-have-adhd 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 i-have-adhd
i have adhd is a skill for coding agents, distributed as a Claude Code plugin, that stops the assistant from burying the answer inside preamble, recap, and closers.
read the full i-have-adhd overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is PocketBase or i-have-adhd more popular?
PocketBase has 61,103 GitHub stars and i-have-adhd has 48,794. PocketBase has the larger community by that measure.
Are PocketBase and i-have-adhd free?
Both are open source. PocketBase is licensed under MIT and i-have-adhd under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between PocketBase and i-have-adhd?
PocketBase is written in Go and i-have-adhd in Python. 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 i-have-adhd?
Choose PocketBase if you want the larger community (61,103 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose i-have-adhd if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.