Firebase

Google’s app backend

Free plan, with paid plansCloud and hosting

About Firebase

Firebase is a backend platform. Databases, sign-in, hosting and analytics for web and mobile apps.

Firebase is best for mobile and web developers who want Google’s app backend. Firebase has a free plan, and paid plans add more. It works on the web.

Features

  • Firestore

    A real-time NoSQL database.

  • Authentication

    Add sign-in with little code.

  • Hosting and functions

    Run your site and backend code.

Questions about Firebase

What is Firebase?

Firebase is a backend platform. Databases, sign-in, hosting and analytics for web and mobile apps.

Who is Firebase best for?

Firebase is best for mobile and web developers who want Google’s app backend.

What are the main features of Firebase?

Its main features include Firestore, Authentication and Hosting and functions.

Is Firebase free?

Firebase has a free plan, and paid plans add more. Check its website for current limits and prices.

What platforms does Firebase work on?

Firebase works on the web.

What are the best alternatives to Firebase?

Popular alternatives include Supabase, Appwrite and PocketBase. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose a backend platform?

Check its database, sign-in and storage features, whether you can host it yourself, and how you could move away later.

Alternatives to Firebase

Supabase

An open source backend on Postgres

Free plan · Web

Appwrite

Open source backend server

Open source · Web

PocketBase

A backend in one file

Open source · Windows, Mac, Linux

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