Firebase
About Firebase
Firebase, built on Google's cloud infrastructure, enables businesses to develop web and mobile applications with cloud storage, analytics, and messaging capabilities. Features include authentication, crash reporting, offline access, alerts, remote configuration, and prediction.
Cloud Firestore, the NoSQL document database, lets developers store, sync, and run queries while building apps. It automatically synchronizes app data between devices and sends update notifications to users. Developers can also create trigger functions to determine data changes, new user sign-ups, or conversion events. Using Cloud Messaging, project owners can create targeted messages using predefined segments based on the receiver’s demographics and behavior, set up message publishing schedules, and specify frequency limits for the number of views.
Firebase offers integration with various third-party applications such as Slack, PagerDuty, and Jira along with Google's native platforms including Google Ads, Play Store, and BigQuery. The application helps managers diagnose and view app performance through a Firebase console and run custom tests throughout the app development lifecycle.
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- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Agrxis Review on Firebase
Reviewed on 14/05/2023
I've had an amazing experience using Firebase. From the ease of integration with my apps to the...
I've had an amazing experience using Firebase. From the ease of integration with my apps to the array of powerful features available, Firebase has exceeded my expectations in every way. The real-time database, authentication, cloud functions, and hosting services have been particularly useful in simplifying and enhancing the development process. Additionally, the comprehensive documentation and excellent customer support have made using Firebase a seamless and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Firebase to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient backend solution for their apps.
Pros
I adore Firebase for a variety of reasons. Its simplicity of usage is one of the things I appreciate most. Building and managing a range of applications, whether they are for the web or mobile, is incredibly easy with Firebase. In particular, its real-time database, cloud features, and hosting capabilities are amazing and simplify development. Additionally, Firebase offers great analytics tools that enable me to watch app performance, understand user behavior, and make data-driven decisions to enhance my apps. Overall, Firebase is a fantastic app development platform that is simple to use, has a wide variety of functionality, and is a great option for both seasoned developers and newbies.
Cons
I have thoroughly enjoyed using Firebase and have not encountered any major issues or concerns. The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, and the documentation is clear and helpful.
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
THE backend for your web and mobile apps
Reviewed on 21/12/2021
Outstanding. One minor issue in 3 years of use (partial outage), resolved quickly
Outstanding. One minor issue in 3 years of use (partial outage), resolved quickly
Pros
they provide SDKs for so many products.
Their Angular/Javascript SDK is easy to use, it works INCREDIBLY well, and it facilitates your web apps/mobile apps development needs.
Cons
I wish there was an easy option for the NOSQL database.
I imagine a switch where you could use firebase NOsql or firebase SQL mode sort of thing.
Other than that wish, oh my this is a great cloud software.
Reasons for Choosing Firebase
User Authentication management (your customers/the users of your apps) is superior and WELL integrated in Firebase, and it's very hard to do in Azure.Switched From
Microsoft AzureReasons for Switching to Firebase
pricing and documentation!- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
It gives you a lot of tools, but be aware it's not easy nor cheap
Reviewed on 10/09/2018
Pros
it permits you to put a social login form completely managed by them, so you can have a login system that is completely dissociated from your actual app logic.
it gives you a lot of api to put up and interact with a non-relational database that can be extremely efficient.
Cons
you can find bugs here and there and the support is not that good.
also the most powerful options look to be kinda expensive.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Simple to create, administer, and send!
Reviewed on 10/07/2024
I like how easy it is to integrate applications with IOS, Android and websites. Testing across...
I like how easy it is to integrate applications with IOS, Android and websites. Testing across platforms is simple and the preview option makes a lot difference
Pros
amazing tools, incredibly fast online interface, allowing us to address difficulties head on, pretty nice UI, monitoring capabilities that are also quite slick, and it's probably the finest out there for straightforward push notifications without complexity and easy g-suite integration
Cons
File upload and hosting possibilities are relatively limited; dealing with client or internal assets can become a bit cumbersome.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Firebase as a Startup Oriented Cloud Service
Reviewed on 19/11/2019
I have successfully kickstarted a few of my businesses and projects thanks to Firebase. I love how...
I have successfully kickstarted a few of my businesses and projects thanks to Firebase. I love how easy it is to setup Hosting, Database and Cloud Functions. However, some further advanced setting more suitable for high traffic application is still not effective.
Pros
I love how easy to use Google Firebase is. My business managed to setup our application to production within a month thanks for the super detailed documentation. The price for a Blaze Pay-as-you-go option is also acceptable for startup and small business alike.
Cons
I think Firebase still lacking heavy-duty functions in their line of services. Compared to other competition like AWS and Azure, Firebase is a tone-down version of their Google Cloud Service with a lot less flexibility like Load Balancing, Server hardware configuration,... etc. Still enough for small scale business in my opinion.
Reasons for Switching to Firebase
Because it is easier to run for small scale business such as myself. I would switch to alternative products if Firebase no longer an option.Firebase FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Firebase.Q. What type of pricing plans does Firebase offer?
Firebase offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version
- Free Trial: Not Available
Firebase offers a free plan (Spark Plan) and a pay-as-you-go plan (Blaze Plan). The Free plan includes the following modules - A/B Testing, Analytics, App Distribution, App Indexing, Cloud Messaging (FCM), Crashlytics, Dynamic Links, Performance Monitoring, Predictions, and Remote Configuration. Limits are applied to all other features and storage options. Module pricing details for the Blaze Plan are outlined below: Authentication - starts at $0.01/verification Cloud Firestore - starts at $0.18/GiB Hosting - starts at $0.026/GB Realtime Database - $5/GB for storage, $1/GB for downloaded data Storage - $0.026/GB (stored), $0.12/GB (downloaded) Test Lab - $1/device/hour for virtual test, $5/device/hour for physical test
Q. Who are the typical users of Firebase?
Firebase has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Firebase support?
Firebase supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Firebase support mobile devices?
Firebase supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does Firebase integrate with?
Firebase integrates with the following applications:
Google Ads, Google Analytics 360, Google Data Studio, Jira, PagerDuty, Slack
Q. What level of support does Firebase offer?
Firebase offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software
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