Deploy and Host PocketBase on Railway

PocketBase is an open-source, self-hosted Firebase/Supabase alternative built as a single Go binary. Deploy a full backend with SQLite database, realtime subscriptions, file storage, and OAuth2 auth in under 60 seconds.

About Hosting PocketBase on Railway

Hosting PocketBase on Railway means you get a persistent, always-on backend without managing servers. Railway handles the infrastructure — you just deploy and build. PocketBase runs as a single Go binary, consuming minimal resources, making it ideal for Railway's Hobby or Pro plans. Your data is stored in a SQLite database, and you can attach a persistent volume to ensure data survives redeploys. The built-in Admin UI at /_/ lets you manage collections, users, and files directly from the browser.

Common Use Cases

MVP and side project backends
Flutter & React Native app backends
Self-hosted Firebase/Supabase replacement
Admin dashboards with built-in UI
Realtime apps and chat applications
File storage and media management

Dependencies for PocketBase Hosting

Railway account (Hobby plan or higher recommended)
Persistent volume (recommended for production data)
Custom domain (optional, Railway provides a default URL)

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

PocketBase exposes a REST API and realtime subscriptions out of the box. Access the Admin UI at https://your-app.railway.app/_/ after deployment. Create your admin account on first launch. Collections, rules, and API access are all managed through the UI — no code required.

Why Deploy PocketBase on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with the complexity of managing servers, scaling, and deployments. With Railway, you get automatic deployments, persistent volumes, custom domains, and environment variable management — all in one place. PocketBase on Railway is the fastest way to get a production-ready backend running for your next project.