Firebase

by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2011

App development platform.

Cloud platforms & infrastructureFree planMobile app

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Firebase?

Firebase is cloud platforms & infrastructure from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2011. App development platform.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

+Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
+15 years in business — a mature, stable product
+Native mobile apps for work on the go

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Firebase features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Firebase adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Virtual machines and containers
Managed databases
Object storage and CDN
Serverless and functions
Kubernetes services
Indian regions and data residency
Identity and access control
Cost management
Mobile apps for Android and iOS
Free plan to start without a card

Firebase pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Firebase charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on firebase.google.com.

Specifications

Category: Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor: Google
Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Founded: 2011
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web, Android, iOS
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Firebase — frequently asked questions

What is Firebase?+

Firebase is cloud platforms & infrastructure by Google. App development platform.

How much does Firebase cost?+

Firebase has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Firebase offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Firebase offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Firebase made in India?+

No. Firebase is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Firebase best suited for?+

Firebase suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to Firebase?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include Amazon Web Services, ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Firebase deployed?+

Firebase is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.