Compare

KaneshvsPocketBase

Two small, self-hosted backends. PocketBase is mature and realtime; Kanesh adds multiple workspaces, SQL databases of your choice and MCP for agents.

• Multi-workspace (many projects in one install)
• Bring your own PostgreSQL
• GraphQL API

KaneshvsDirectus

Directus is a full data platform under a source-available license. Kanesh is a small backend, free for one workspace and $9 per month per install for unlimited workspaces and an AI assistant.

• One binary, no Node runtime
• Multi-workspace (many projects in one install)
• GraphQL API

KaneshvsStrapi

Strapi is a content framework with an MIT community edition and paid enterprise features. Kanesh is a small data backend with MCP and many workspaces.

• One binary, no Node runtime
• Multi-workspace (many projects in one install)

KaneshvsAppwrite

Appwrite is a full backend cloud with many services. Kanesh is one small container focused on data, APIs and MCP.

• One binary, no Node runtime
• Bring your own PostgreSQL