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At a Glance
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Star Rating
(68)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Cosmos DB
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Star Rating
(95)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Firestore
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Azure Cosmos DB excels in scalability with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for enterprises that require robust performance under heavy loads. In contrast, Google Cloud Firestore, while still strong at 9.1, is often favored by small businesses for its ease of use and setup.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Firestore offers superior ease of setup with a score of 9.2 compared to Azure Cosmos DB's 8.6. This makes Firestore particularly appealing for teams looking to quickly implement a database solution without extensive configuration.
  • G2 users highlight Azure Cosmos DB's advanced data analytics capabilities, scoring 7.4, which some users find beneficial for complex data processing tasks. However, Google Cloud Firestore shines with a score of 8.7 in this area, indicating a more user-friendly approach to data analytics.
  • Reviewers say that Azure Cosmos DB's built-in search feature scored 7.0, which some users find lacking compared to Google Cloud Firestore's 8.1. This difference suggests that Firestore may provide a more efficient way to retrieve data through its search functionalities.
  • Users on G2 report that Azure Cosmos DB has a strong data replication feature with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for maintaining data integrity across distributed systems. In contrast, Google Cloud Firestore's replication score of 7.8 indicates room for improvement in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Firestore's security features, particularly in authentication and encryption, score higher at 9.1 compared to Azure Cosmos DB's 8.0. This makes Firestore a more attractive option for users prioritizing data security in their applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Cosmos DB
No pricing available
Google Cloud Firestore
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Cosmos DB
No trial information available
Google Cloud Firestore
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
48
8.9
79
Ease of Use
8.2
48
8.7
79
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
9.3
23
Ease of Admin
7.7
23
9.2
22
Quality of Support
8.2
46
7.8
74
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
22
8.4
22
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
47
8.5
79
Features by Category
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Data Management
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Availability
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Feature Not Available
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Support
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7.7
7
8.3
23
Data Management
8.3
6
8.7
23
7.8
6
8.9
23
7.0
5
8.1
22
7.7
5
8.0
23
Availability
7.3
5
8.0
22
7.3
5
8.0
22
8.7
5
7.8
23
Performance
6.7
6
8.0
19
Security
8.1
6
8.4
23
7.7
5
9.1
23
7.3
5
7.7
20
8.0
5
9.1
23
Support
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
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Data Management
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Support
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Storage
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Support
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Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
7.8
21
8.5
23
Configuration
8.6
16
9.1
22
7.8
15
7.6
21
8.3
15
8.3
21
7.2
9
7.9
19
8.7
15
8.3
20
Database Administration
8.4
15
9.0
19
7.6
9
8.2
20
7.1
8
8.5
20
Availability
8.9
16
9.1
21
8.3
16
8.6
20
8.4
15
8.8
19
8.6
16
8.3
21
Security
7.2
6
8.6
19
7.2
6
8.4
21
5.6
6
8.4
19
Data Management
8.1
7
8.9
20
7.4
7
8.7
19
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Azure Cosmos DB and Google Cloud Firestore are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Document Databases
Unique Categories
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB is categorized as Key Value Databases, Graph Databases, and Columnar Databases
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.4%
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Information Technology and Services
23.7%
Computer Software
20.3%
Internet
8.5%
Retail
5.1%
Gambling & Casinos
3.4%
Other
39.0%
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Computer Software
22.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Education Management
10.6%
Higher Education
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
47.9%
Alternatives
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB Alternatives
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
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Arango
Arango
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Redis Software
Redis Software
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MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas
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Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore Alternatives
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
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MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas
Add MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB
MongoDB
Add MongoDB
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Add Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Discussions
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure Cosmos DB has no discussions with answers
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore Discussions
What is Google Cloud Firestore used for?
1 Comment
Anirban D.
AD
this is a no sql database similar like mongo , it is available in google cloud with two different mode Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Google Cloud Firestore has no more discussions with answers