# Install PocketBase – Backend & SQLite API in One Binary

PocketBase on VPS: realtime API, auth, admin UI, SQLite – lightweight Firebase alternative for apps and MVPs without a heavy stack.

**Quick answer:** **PocketBase** ships auth, admin UI and realtime API as **one binary** – ideal Firebase alternative on a VPS for MVPs.

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