Side by side
Firestore vs Nhost
Both stand on databases and backend. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Firestore combines flexible document storage with search, transactions, real-time updates, and offline syncing. Check the database quota and server-side IAM requirements when assessing its fit.
Visit Firestore
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Visit Nhost The facts
| Firestore | Nhost | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloud.google.com | nhost.io |
| On databases and backend | #11 of 33 | #15 of 33 |
Firestore: what it does well
- Supports vector, full-text, and geospatial queries.
- ACID transactions on JSON or BSON-compatible documents.
- Client SDKs provide real-time updates and offline syncing.
- Multi-region deployments state 99.999% SLA-backed availability.
- Free quota includes 1 GiB of stored data.
What to know first
- Free quota applies to one database per project.
- Named databases require billing and do not qualify for free quota.
- Server client libraries bypass Firestore Security Rules.
- Server access must be controlled with IAM.
Nhost: what it does well
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