UI Kits
Open-source backend in a single executable file with realtime database, auth, file storage, and built-in admin dashboard UI.
Components
A set of beautifully designed components that you can customize, extend, and build on. Start here then make it your own. Open Source. Open Code.
How to choose between PocketBase and Shadcn
Both PocketBase and Shadcn sit in UI Kits, so running both usually means paying twice for the same job. The better question isn't which tool wins in the abstract — it's which one fits the stack you already run. Newtools keeps a live picture of your stack, spend, and decisions, then recommends the tool that fits and flags the spend you could cut.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PocketBase or Shadcn better?
- Neither is universally better — it depends on your stage and what you're building. PocketBase (UI Kits) and Shadcn solve overlapping problems, so the right pick comes down to fit, budget, and the rest of your stack. Run a free Stack Audit and your AI CTO will recommend one based on what you already use.
- What's the difference between PocketBase and Shadcn?
- PocketBase: Open-source backend in a single executable file with realtime database, auth, file storage, and built-in admin dashboard UI.. Shadcn: A set of beautifully designed components that you can customize, extend, and build on. Start here then make it your own. Open Source. Open Code..
- Can I use both PocketBase and Shadcn?
- You can, but if they cover the same category you may be paying twice for the same job. Newtools flags this kind of overlapping spend automatically so you only keep what you need.
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