Firebase
Google's platform to build and run apps
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Firebase is Google’s platform of services for building, running and scaling mobile and web apps.
- for
- Mobile and web developers building modern applications.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- Authentication — Provides user sign-in, phone auth and identity platform with generous free limits.
- Realtime Database & Firestore — Scalable NoSQL databases with real-time sync and offline support.
- Hosting & Cloud Functions — Static web hosting with SSL and serverless functions for backend logic.
- Crashlytics & Performance Monitoring — Live crash reporting and performance metrics to improve app quality.
- Remote Config & A/B Testing — Feature flagging and experiments to personalize user experiences.
- Firebase AI Logic — Generative AI integration powered by Gemini and Google Cloud pricing.
Use cases
- Add real-time chat with Firestore for a mobile game
- Implement secure user login with phone authentication
- Deploy a static web app with custom domain via Firebase Hosting
- Monitor app crashes and performance across Android and iOS
- Run A/B tests on UI changes using Remote Config
Firebase vs alternatives
 Firebase |  Appwrite |  Supabase |  PocketBase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Integrated backend services for apps | Self-hosted backend for web/mobile apps | Open-source Postgres development platform | Simple, file-based backend for small apps |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- Firebase vs Appwrite: Open-source backend offering similar auth, database and storage without Google lock-in
- Firebase vs Supabase: Postgres-based open-source platform with realtime features, similar to Firestore
- Firebase vs PocketBase: Single-file open-source backend, lighter weight than Firebase’s suite
Firebase FAQ
What is the free tier called?+
The free tier is the Spark plan, which offers generous no-cost usage limits and requires no payment method.
How can I get credit for paid services?+
When you create a billing account you receive $300 in free credit to spend on any Firebase or Google Cloud services.
Is there a limit on authentication users?+
The Spark plan includes up to 50 K monthly active users for free; beyond that you pay Google Cloud pricing.
Can I host a custom domain?+
Yes, Firebase Hosting supports custom domains with SSL on both Spark and Blaze plans.
How is Firebase AI Logic billed?+
It is billed according to current Google Cloud or Gemini Developer API pricing.
Do I need to set up a Google Cloud project?+
Firebase is deeply integrated with Google Cloud, and you can use Cloud services like BigQuery directly from your Firebase project.
Summarized by DevHunt from firebase.google.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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