Firebase features: tier-by-tier list (2026)

Core capabilities (11)

Build and deploy static and dynamic web apps without hassle

Firebase helps you launch your web apps without requiring you to set up any complex infrastructure. NEW!

Store data and set up server-side logic

Firebase offers products built on top of Google Cloud that are reliable and ready for scale. Cloud Storage Store and serve user-generated content as your app grows from prototype to production.

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Firebase lets you connect your app to a

Firebase lets you connect your app to a PostgreSQL database or NoSQL databases, all backed by Google Cloud.

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Build responsive apps with a NoSQL document database

Build responsive apps with a NoSQL document database that lets you structure data the way you like and retrieve it with expressive queries.

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Ship dynamic, full stack apps with the security

Ship dynamic, full stack apps with the security and scalability of Google Cloud, streamlined deployments from GitHub, and support for modern web frameworks.

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Easily add user authentication for sign-in and onboarding

Easily add user authentication for sign-in and onboarding from a variety of providers.

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Store and serve user-generated content as your app

Store and serve user-generated content as your app grows from prototype to production.

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Composes and sends an email based on the

Composes and sends an email based on the contents of a document written to a specified Cloud Firestore collection.

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In 2014, Firebase was bought by Google

In 2014, Firebase was bought by Google . Its name continues as a set of backend cloud computing services and application development platforms provided by Google.

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check Access more services and higher usage levels

check Access more services and higher usage levels check If eligible, get $300 in free credit check No-cost usage from Spark plan included*

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No-cost usage quotas apply at the project-level, not

No-cost usage quotas apply at the project-level, not at the app-level or for individual resources.

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AI features (7)

Enhance your app with AI features

Firebase offers seamless integrations with the latest AI technology from Google. NEW!

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Try Firebase today

Get Started All Firebase products Build App Check App Hosting Authentication Cloud Functions Cloud Storage SQL Connect Extensions Firestore Firebase ML Genkit Hosting Phone Number Verification Realtime Database Firebase AI Logic Generative AI Run A/B Testing A

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Build AI features by directly integrating the Gemini

Build AI features by directly integrating the Gemini API into your client apps with our SDKs, available in your favorite languages (Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript, and Dart).

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Build, test, deploy, and securely integrate AI features

Build, test, deploy, and securely integrate AI features using an open source framework, local developer tooling, and integrated cloud services.

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Add machine learning capabilities to your app and

Add machine learning capabilities to your app and deploy custom models that run on-device.

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Machine Learning Add machine learning capabilities to your

Machine Learning Add machine learning capabilities to your app and deploy custom models that run on-device.

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* No-cost usage on Blaze plan is calculated daily

* No-cost usage on Blaze plan is calculated daily. Details differ slightly for Cloud Functions, Firebase ML, Phone Auth, and Test Lab.

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Collaboration (4)

Securely connect your app to a Cloud SQL

Securely connect your app to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL database. Query, write and sync relational data in realtime.

Source · collab real-time

Store and sync data between your users in

Store and sync data between your users in near-realtime, on or offline, with strong user-based security.

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Sends realtime, incremental updates from a specified Cloud

Sends realtime, incremental updates from a specified Cloud Firestore collection to BigQuery.

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In October 2017, Google launched Cloud Firestore, a

In October 2017, Google launched Cloud Firestore, a real-time document database as the successor product to the original Firebase Realtime Database.

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Reporting and analytics (3)

Further development under Google

[ edit ] In May 2016, at Google I/O , the company's annual developer conference, Google introduced Firebase Analytics and announced that it was expanding its services to become a unified backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform for mobile developers.

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User privacy controversies

[ edit ] Firebase software has been claimed to be used by Google to track users without their knowledge. On July 14, 2020, a lawsuit was filed accusing Google of violating federal wire tap law and California privacy law.

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A/B Testing, Analytics, App Check, App Distribution, Cloud

A/B Testing, Analytics, App Check, App Distribution, Cloud Messaging (FCM), Crashlytics, In-App Messaging, Performance Monitoring, and Remote Config.

Source · reporting

Mobile (2)

Protect user data and strengthen app security

Firebase offers ingrained privacy and security features. App Check Help protect your backend resources from abuse with Android, iOS, or web providers attesting that incoming traffic is coming from your app.

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Help protect your backend resources from abuse with

Help protect your backend resources from abuse with Android, iOS, or web providers attesting that incoming traffic is coming from your app.

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See Firebase pricing in detail

This page lists what Firebase does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the Firebase pricing breakdown.

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Closest alternatives

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Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.

Frequently asked questions

What features does Firebase include?

This page tracks 27 verified Firebase features across 5 categories, sourced from Firebase's official site and Wikipedia.

Which tier do I need for Firebase?

Firebase's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Firebase tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Firebase pricing page.

How does Firebase compare on features to alternatives?

Buyers commonly compare Firebase against Supabase, AWS Amplify, Appwrite. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.