Firebase

Google's app development platform for backend services.

Overview

Firebase provides databases, authentication, hosting, cloud functions, analytics and more for building web and mobile apps quickly.

Key features

Firestore

Realtime NoSQL database.

Authentication

Many sign-in providers.

Hosting

Fast static and dynamic hosting.

Pros & cons

What's great

Fast to start
Great mobile SDKs

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Keep in mind

NoSQL modeling trade-offs
Vendor lock-in

Pricing

Free

Core features with usage limits.

Paid plans

From a monthly fee

Higher limits, advanced features and team options.

Plans and prices change often — check the official website for current pricing.

At a glance

Pricing: Freemium
Category: Development
Subcategory: Backend Development
Website: firebase.google.com
Added: Oct 6, 2026

Supported platforms

Web
iOS
Android
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