Firebase vs Heroku

Firebase

Heroku

AppAlter Comparison Verdict

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Estimated Annual Cost Savings

Switching to Firebase can save you up to $60/year per user.

100% Free / Open Source

Why Choose Firebase?

Firebase excels in providing real-time database capabilities for mobile and web applications but is limited by its cloud-only infrastructure.

Best Suited For:

Mobile app developers needing real-time features
Small teams looking for an integrated development platform

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Must not be used by teams requiring on-premises hosting or strict data residency compliance

Why Choose Heroku?

Heroku excels in simplifying cloud application deployment for developers but may incur high costs for scaling.

Best Suited For:

Developers looking for rapid deployment solutions
Startups needing to quickly iterate and scale applications

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Not suitable for applications requiring on-premises hosting or strict compliance needs

Firebase vs Heroku comparison
Pricing	Free	$5
Free Trial	✗ No	✗ No
User Rating	No ratings	No ratings
Open Source	✗ No	✗ No
Category	Web Hosting & Cloud	Web Hosting & Cloud
Median TTFB (Speed)	240 ms	240 ms
12-Month Uptime	99.96%	99.96%

Firebase Pros

Real-time data synchronization across clients
Comprehensive suite of integrated tools for app development
Strong support for serverless architecture with Cloud Functions

Heroku Pros

Seamless integration with Git for continuous deployment
Wide range of add-ons for databases, caching, and monitoring
Strong support for multiple programming languages

Firebase Cons

No option for self-hosting, limiting control over data
Pricing can escalate quickly with high usage of database reads/writes

Heroku Cons

Costs can escalate quickly with increased resource usage
Limited control over underlying infrastructure

Community Recommendation: Which one do you prefer?

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