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PocketBase vs Webiny
PocketBase has 61,070 GitHub stars, 3,688 forks, 19 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Webiny has 8,038 stars, 676 forks, 352 open issues and last shipped yesterday. PocketBase leads on adoption by 660% (61,070 vs 8,038 stars). PocketBase is written in Go under MIT; Webiny is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. PocketBase has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Webiny 8%. Webiny 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 | Webiny | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 61K | ★ 8.0K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Go | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.7K | ⑂ 676 |
| 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 Webiny if
- You want the Webiny feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Webiny 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 Webiny
Webiny is an open source, self hosted content platform that runs entirely on AWS serverless infrastructure inside your own account, and it is built for developers at large organizations who want to extend a CMS in TypeScript code rather than configure a closed product through a user interface.
read the full Webiny overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is PocketBase or Webiny more popular?
PocketBase has 61,070 GitHub stars and Webiny has 8,038. PocketBase has the larger community by that measure.
Are PocketBase and Webiny free?
Both are open source. PocketBase is licensed under MIT, and Webiny has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between PocketBase and Webiny?
PocketBase is written in Go and Webiny 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 Webiny?
Choose PocketBase if you want the larger community (61,070 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Webiny if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.