Which is cheaper, Aiven or PocketBase?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Aiven have a free tier?

Yes, Aiven offers a free tier with storageMB: 1024, nodes: 1, ramGB: 1.

Aiven has moderate switching cost. PocketBase has drop-in switching cost. PocketBase is easier to switch away from.

Database

Aiven

Managed open source data infrastructure (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, etc.)

Switching Cost: moderate

PocketBase

Open-source backend in a single Go binary with SQLite, auth, and realtime subscriptions

Switching Cost: drop-in

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Switching Costs

PocketBase

Lower switching costs for easier migration