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At a Glance
Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(618)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Firebase
Firebase
Star Rating
(287)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Firebase excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for developers looking for a straightforward setup, while Android Studio, with a score of 8.9, is noted for being slightly more complex, especially for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Firebase's "Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality" is rated at 8.9, indicating that users can quickly implement features without extensive configuration, whereas Android Studio's score of 8.3 suggests that it may require more initial setup and customization.
  • G2 users highlight Firebase's strong "Help Guides" with a score of 8.9, which are praised for their clarity and usefulness, while Android Studio's guides, rated at 8.7, are considered helpful but not as user-friendly, particularly for those new to the platform.
  • Reviewers say that Firebase's "Patching & Updates" feature is rated at 8.8, with users appreciating the seamless updates that do not disrupt their workflow, while Android Studio, with a score of 8.6, is noted for having more frequent updates that can sometimes lead to compatibility issues.
  • Users on G2 report that Firebase's "Multi-Language Support" is rated at 8.8, making it a versatile option for developers working in diverse programming environments, while Android Studio's score of 8.7 indicates solid support but with some limitations in certain languages.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have strong "Quality of Support," with Firebase at 8.5 and Android Studio at 8.4, but users often find Firebase's support to be more responsive and helpful in resolving issues quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Android Studio
No pricing available
Firebase
Free
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Free Trial
Android Studio
No trial information available
Firebase
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
517
9.0
225
Ease of Use
8.6
519
9.0
225
Ease of Setup
8.1
105
9.1
85
Ease of Admin
8.2
73
9.0
73
Quality of Support
8.5
468
8.5
200
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
65
8.8
67
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
498
8.9
215
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.7
113
8.8
76
Functionality
8.9
105
9.2
64
8.9
101
8.9
61
8.7
93
8.8
54
8.7
101
8.4
61
8.2
99
8.9
62
8.6
96
8.9
64
8.6
100
8.8
61
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.2
16
7.5
7
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
8.1
15
7.8
6
8.3
14
6.9
6
8.3
14
7.8
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio
Firebase
Firebase
Android Studio and Firebase are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Android Studio
Android Studio has no unique categories
Firebase
Firebase has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.2%
Firebase
Firebase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
33.9%
Information Technology and Services
28.5%
Program Development
3.9%
Internet
3.2%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
27.6%
Firebase
Firebase
Computer Software
31.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Computer Games
4.1%
Program Development
2.6%
Other
32.2%
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Discussions
Android Studio
Android Studio Discussions
when are you guys adding IOS development also
7 Comments
Derdille N.
DN
We are constantly working on improving our services, and adding support for iOS development is definitely on our roadmap. However, I'm unable to provide a...Read more
What does Android Studio do?
4 Comments
Ashwin  H.
AH
Android studio is used for Mobile app development platform may be by using flutter. It also have simulator options to check the changes done in the codeRead more
do you have a lite version of the current version
2 Comments
Pharis S.
PS
It consumes a lot of RAM especially when you install Android emulator.Read more
Firebase
Firebase Discussions
How can i make relation between two tables?
3 Comments
Hafiz Muhammad Ali S.
HS
You can simple add relations by adding reference to that documents example code in JavaScript: const sendContactUs = async (userData, uid) => { ...Read more
whats is the best approach to make a better database model?
1 Comment
Hafiz Muhammad Ali S.
HS
Use nested document structure. Dont make large documents and collectionsRead more
What are the prominent features of Firebase?
1 Comment
SG
Ease of use.Read more