Firebase
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What it is
Firebase is Google's app backend with auth, the Firestore document database, hosting and functions.
Best for
#3 of 3Backend / DB for Ship a SaaS MVP in a weekend
Total 6.5 / 10
- Fit for the job (40%)7 / 10Auth, Firestore and hosting; NoSQL document model.
Evidence:0091 (source: Google)
- Cost (20%)7 / 10Spark no-cost, no card; Blaze pay as you go.
Evidence:0091 (source: Google)
- Ease of use (30%)7 / 10Editorial read of docs; no own test yet.
Evidence:0091 (source: Google)
- Openness (10%)2 / 10Proprietary Google service; no self-host.
Evidence:0091 (source: Google)
Strengths
- No-cost Spark plan with no payment method.0091 (source: Google)
- Auth free up to 50K MAU.0091 (source: Google)
Limits
- Bolt's Stripe integration doesn't work with Firebase.0075 (source: Bolt (StackBlitz))
Pricing
Freemium
| Plan | USD / month | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spark | $0 | no-cost limits |
| Blaze | Custom | pay as you go |
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License
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Disclosures
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