Firebase vs PocketBase:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Firebase had more branded searches than PocketBase among backend as a service platforms worldwide. Firebase had about 1.2 million branded searches, while PocketBase had 18,100. Firebase made up 34.5% of all backend as a service platform searches we track, and PocketBase accounted for 0.51%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about backend as a service platforms, Firebase appeared in all five answers and PocketBase in two. Firebase was mentioned before PocketBase in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Firebase, about 67 searches for every 1 for PocketBase
Who does AI mention more?
Firebase, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Firebase, named ahead of PocketBase in 4 of 5 answers
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Top backend as a service platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Firebase appeared in all five answers. PocketBase was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Firebase was listed before PocketBase in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Supabase1st- Firebase2nd
Appwrite3rd
Convex4th
PocketBase5th
AWS Amplify6th
Back4App–
Nhost–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Supabase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Firebase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Appwrite5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Convex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- PocketBase2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- AWS Amplify2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Back4App0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nhost0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about backend as a service platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which backend as a service platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Firebase alternatives?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best backend as a service for a small app?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“backend as a service”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“firebase alternative”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Firebase or PocketBase more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Firebase and PocketBase by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight backend as a service platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Firebase, PocketBase. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Supabase | Firebase | Appwrite | PocketBase | AWS Amplify | Convex | Back4App | Nhost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.9% | 56.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.36% | 0.25% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.6% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.7% | 52% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.95% | 0.29% | 0.19% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.53% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.8% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.5% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 43.5% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.13% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.3% | 43.7% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.43% | 0.21% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 53.3% | 43.7% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.35% | 0.22% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.3% | 38.8% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.58% | 0.19% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 38.9% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.39% | 0.17% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.3% | 38.9% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.3% | 34.5% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.34% | 0.15% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
How has the Firebase and PocketBase comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Firebase was ahead of PocketBase in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Firebase’s share of searches among backend as a service platforms worldwide moved from 56.2% to 34.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PocketBase’s share of searches among backend as a service platforms worldwide moved from 1% to 0.51%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for backend as a service platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Firebase lost share of searches among backend as a service platforms worldwide, from 38.9% to 34.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PocketBase worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Firebase’s and PocketBase’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Firebase
1 branded search term
- firebase
PocketBase
1 branded search term
- pocketbase
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