Overview
Firebase is Google's backend-as-a-service platform bundling a NoSQL real-time database (and Firestore), authentication, hosting, cloud functions, and analytics, historically the default choice for mobile app backends needing fast setup.
Available On
WebIosAndroidMobile AppAPI
Key Features
Firestore & Realtime Database
Firebase Authentication
Cloud Functions
Hosting & App Distribution
Crashlytics & Analytics
Pros
- Extremely fast to get a mobile/web backend running
- Real-time data sync works well out of the box
- Deep integration with Google Cloud and Gemini
Cons
- NoSQL querying limitations can complicate relational data
- Costs can escalate unpredictably at scale
- Vendor lock-in to Google's ecosystem
Pricing Plans
SparkFREE
Free
- 1GB Firestore storage
- 10GB hosting
- Authentication included
BlazeFREE
Free
- Pay-as-you-go beyond free tier
- Cloud Functions
- Scales automatically
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Quick Info
Websitefirebase.google.com
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2011
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits70.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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