Must have
Hard prerequisites
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.
Application hosting
Hosting PocketBase
A compact backend for applications that need a database, authentication, file uploads and realtime subscriptions. PocketBase packages these features into one executable, with SQLite as its embedded database.
- Min vCPU
- Depends on workload
- Min memory
- Depends on workload
- Min storage
- Depends on workload
Recommended
Documented guidance
No further general recommendations are published for this version.
Capacity depends on your workload
The documentation does not establish universal CPU, RAM or disk minimums. Size the host around records, uploads and concurrent connections. The project cautions against production-critical use before 1.0 unless you can manage breaking changes.
We only compare what providers publish. A RAM figure alone can't confirm compatibility or production capacity.
Deploy with
Supported paths
The host must provide
Runtime
- SQLite
- Embedded by PocketBase; no separate database service required
Storage
Persistent data
Persist pb_data, including the database and local uploads. Keep migrations in version control. Back up application data and uploaded files; external object-store files need their own backup strategy.
Step by step
Plan a PocketBase deployment
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Choose the binary
Use the release matching your host architecture and read upgrade notes before changing versions.
Official instructions -
Prepare persistent storage
Keep pb_data outside disposable container layers and test restoring a backup.
Official instructions -
Configure public access
Place the service behind HTTPS, configure trusted proxy headers and enable authentication rate limits.
Official instructions
Security
Before you go public
- Restrict superuser access and consider MFA.
- Use production SMTP and protect settings and backup credentials.
Cost
Beyond the server price
- Budget for persistent storage, backups and email delivery as well as the host.
Matching plans
Plans with published evidence
DigitalOcean
CPU-Optimized Regular Droplet · 2 vCPU / 4 GiB
2vCPU
4 GiBRAM
25 GiBStorage
4 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
DigitalOcean
General Purpose Droplet · 2 Dedicated vCPU / 8 GB
2vCPU
8 GBRAM
25 GBStorage
4 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Hetzner Cloud
Hetzner Cloud CCX53 (Germany and Finland)
32vCPU
128 GBRAM
600 GBStorage
50 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Hetzner Cloud
Hetzner Cloud CCX63 (Germany and Finland)
48vCPU
192 GBRAM
960 GBStorage
60 TBTransfer
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
Compatibility unclear from published plan data
Meeting documented runtime prerequisites does not prove production capacity. Traffic, workloads, software configuration, and shared host limits are not measured here.
- An executable matching the operating system and CPU architecture.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
- Persistent writable storage for the pb_data directory.This prerequisite has no comparable published plan field.
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