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Bugfender vs Firebase Cloud Messaging
Both stand on mobile app monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Bugfender combines remote logging, crash reporting and in-app feedback, with a free plan and paid tiers. Check the device and retention limits against your needs before choosing a plan.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
FCM provides message delivery options and targeting for a range of client platforms at no listed cost. Web projects need HTTPS, and sensitive-data apps must add their own end-to-end encryption.
Visit Firebase Cloud MessagingThe facts
| Bugfender | Firebase Cloud Messaging | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $39 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bugfender.com | firebase.google.com |
| On mobile app monitoring | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
Bugfender: what it does well
- Captures application activity that does not cause crashes
- Free plan allows up to 100,000 daily log lines
- SDK is described as able to work offline
- Integrations include GitHub, Slack, Jira and Zendesk
What to know first
- Free-plan logs are retained for 24 hours
- Free plan has a 2,000-device limit
- API access is listed for Pro and Premium
Firebase Cloud Messaging: what it does well
- Targets individual devices, groups or topic subscribers
- Supports notification and data messages
- Listed as free to use
- Offers Google Analytics integration for notification messages
- Supports Apple, Android, web, Flutter, Unity and C++
What to know first
- Web SDK requires HTTPS
- No built-in end-to-end encryption
- Instant-messaging payloads are limited to 4096 bytes
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