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Firebase Firestore

A scalable, serverless NoSQL document database for building web and mobile apps in real time. · Google Cloud · Database

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Overview

Firebase Firestore is a fully managed, serverless NoSQL document database that enables real-time data sync for web and mobile applications. Its generous free tier is ideal for prototyping, student projects, and small-scale production apps, but be mindful of daily operation limits and lack of advanced relational features.

Good fit

Use Firestore when you need a serverless, real-time NoSQL database for web or mobile apps with moderate usage.

  • real-time apps
  • mobile backends
  • prototyping

Not a fit

Avoid if you require complex queries, strict relational data, or need to exceed free tier limits without incurring costs.

  • heavy analytics
  • complex joins
  • large-scale enterprise workloads
Quickstart · 5 steps
  1. Create a Firebase project at the Firebase Console.
  2. Add Firestore to your project and select the Spark (free) plan.
  3. Register your app (web, iOS, or Android) in the Firebase Console.
  4. Install the Firebase SDK in your app.
  5. Initialize Firestore in your code and start reading/writing data.

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