What is PocketBase Cloud?
PocketBase Cloud is a full-stack hosting platform that lets you deploy your database, backend, and frontend — all in one place. No Dockerfiles, no Kubernetes, no DevOps.
If your app works on localhost, PocketBase Cloud gets it live in minutes.
The Three Pillars
Every project on PocketBase Cloud can include up to three deployment types:
- PocketBase — A managed PocketBase instance with a built-in SQLite database, REST API, auth, file storage, and realtime subscriptions. Your data layer, ready to go.
- Backend — Run custom server-side code with Deno. Upload your code, set environment variables, and deploy. Perfect for APIs, cron jobs, or webhooks.
- Frontend — Host static sites built with React, Vue, Astro, or any framework that outputs HTML/CSS/JS. Upload a zip of your build output and you’re live.
Who is it for?
PocketBase Cloud is built for developers who want to ship — not manage infrastructure:
- Indie hackers launching MVPs and side projects
- Solo developers who need a production backend without the ops burden
- Small teams who want a simple, affordable alternative to Vercel + Supabase + Railway
- PocketBase users who want managed hosting with zero config
How it works
- Sign up and subscribe to the starter plan ($5/mo, 3-day free trial)
- Create a project — your organizational container
- Deploy a PocketBase instance, backend, or frontend (or all three)
- Get a URL — every deployment gets a subdomain on
pocketbasecloud.com, or bring your own custom domain
That’s it. No servers to provision, no CI/CD to configure. Push your code and it’s live.
What’s included
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| PocketBase hosting | Managed instances with automatic HTTPS |
| Backend hosting | Deno runtime, env var management |
| Frontend hosting | Static site hosting with custom domains |
| Custom domains | Bring your own domain with free SSL |
| Environment variables | Encrypted at rest, managed through the dashboard |
| PocketBase hooks | Extend PocketBase with custom JavaScript hooks |
| Real-time logs | Stream logs from any deployment in the dashboard |
Next steps
Ready to get started? Head to Creating a Project to set up your first deployment.