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PocketBase vs Structr
PocketBase has 61,070 GitHub stars, 3,688 forks, 19 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Structr has 830 stars, 161 forks, 5 open issues and last shipped 8 days ago. PocketBase leads on adoption by 7,258% (61,070 vs 830 stars). PocketBase is written in Go under MIT; Structr is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. PocketBase has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Structr 19%. PocketBase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (backend), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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 | Structr | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 61K | ★ 830 |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Go | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-10 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.7K | ⑂ 161 |
| 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 Structr if
- You want the Structr feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and Structr 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.
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About Structr
Structr is an open source, generic low code development and runtime platform built on a graph database, aimed at developers and teams who need to model, build, and operate fully custom applications rather than configure a prebuilt product.
read the full Structr overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is PocketBase or Structr more popular?
PocketBase has 61,070 GitHub stars and Structr has 830. PocketBase has the larger community by that measure.
Are PocketBase and Structr free?
Both are open source. PocketBase is licensed under MIT, and Structr has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between PocketBase and Structr?
PocketBase is written in Go and Structr in Java. 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 Structr?
Choose PocketBase if you want the larger community (61,070 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Structr if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.