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Loox vs PocketBase

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Loox

Software

Photo reviews and referrals for Shopify stores

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PocketBase

Software

Open-source backend with REST API, real-time subscriptions and Admin UI

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PocketBase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Loox beyond plan review volume, overage billing adds $40 to $50 per extra 300 orders processed; PocketBase not recommended for production critical applications until reaching v1.0.0

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loox and PocketBase actually diverge.

Attributes where Loox and PocketBase differ
AttributeLooxPocketBase
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebLinux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD
FoundedUnknown2021

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Loox

Nothing recorded that PocketBase does not also cover.

Only in PocketBase

  • REST API
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Admin UI
  • SQLite
  • Webhooks
  • File storage
  • Go support
  • Docker support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Loox

No use cases recorded yet. See the Loox review.

PocketBase

  • Embedded realtime database with REST APInot Loox
  • Backend-as-a-service for single-file deploymentsnot Loox
  • Rapid application development with email/OAuth2 authenticationnot Loox
  • File storage and media attachment managementnot Loox
  • Lightweight alternative to Firebase or traditional backend infrastructurenot Loox
  • Go and JavaScript customisable application frameworknot Loox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Loox

  • Beyond plan review volume, overage billing adds $40 to $50 per extra 300 orders processed

PocketBase

  • Not recommended for production critical applications until reaching v1.0.0
  • Full backward compatibility not guaranteed before v1.0.0 (breaking changes possible with version updates)
  • Pull requests for new features are disabled due to spam concerns (feature contributions limited)

Pricing, plan by plan

Loox

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Loox review.

PocketBase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the PocketBase review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Loox if

Nothing in the data separates Loox from PocketBase on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Loox review

Choose PocketBase if

  • You need rest api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD.
  • You also want real-time subscriptions.
PocketBase review

Questions people ask

Is Loox or PocketBase better?
Neither clearly leads. Loox starts at On request and PocketBase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loox or PocketBase?
PocketBase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Loox and Free for PocketBase.
Does Loox or PocketBase run on more platforms?
Loox runs on Web. PocketBase runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD.
Can I use PocketBase for free?
Yes. PocketBase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loox starts at On request.
What can Loox do that PocketBase cannot?
PocketBase covers REST API, Real-time subscriptions, Admin UI, SQLite.
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