Compare Azure SQL Database and Google Cloud Firestore

At a Glance
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
Star Rating
(237)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure SQL Database
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Star Rating
(97)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Firestore

Azure SQL Database vs Google Cloud Firestore

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Azure SQL Database easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Google Cloud Firestore, along with administration.

  • Reviewers felt that Azure SQL Database meets the needs of their business better than Google Cloud Firestore.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Azure SQL Database is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Azure SQL Database over Google Cloud Firestore.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure SQL Database
No pricing available
Google Cloud Firestore
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure SQL Database
No trial information available
Google Cloud Firestore
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
195
8.9
81
Ease of Use
8.8
194
8.7
81
Ease of Setup
8.7
108
9.3
25
Ease of Admin
8.6
85
9.2
22
Quality of Support
8.8
187
7.9
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
81
8.4
22
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
180
8.6
81
Features by Category
8.9
108
Not enough data
Management
8.9
74
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Support
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Security
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Database Features
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.4
103
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.1
101
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
25
Data Management
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.1
24
Availability
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
7.9
24
Performance
Not enough data
7.9
20
Security
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
25
Support
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
19
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.8
84
8.5
24
Configuration
8.9
78
9.1
23
8.5
75
7.7
22
8.9
79
8.3
22
8.1
72
7.9
20
9.0
77
8.4
21
Database Administration
8.7
76
9.1
20
8.8
76
8.2
21
8.7
75
8.5
21
Availability
9.1
80
9.2
22
9.2
78
8.7
21
8.6
77
8.8
20
9.0
76
8.3
22
Security
8.8
66
8.5
20
9.1
68
8.3
22
8.6
65
8.3
20
Data Management
8.7
71
8.8
21
8.6
65
8.7
20
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.4
103
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.1
101
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Azure SQL Database and Google Cloud Firestore are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database is categorized as Relational Databases
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore is categorized as Document Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.8%
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
Information Technology and Services
24.8%
Computer Software
20.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
42.9%
Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore
Computer Software
22.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Education Management
10.4%
Higher Education
4.2%
Accounting
3.1%
Other
46.9%
Alternatives
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database Alternatives
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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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Amazon Aurora
Amazon Aurora
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Google Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL
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Google Cloud Firestore
Google Cloud Firestore Alternatives
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
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MongoDB Atlas
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Azure Cosmos DB
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Discussions
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database Discussions
What is Azure SQL Database used for?
3 Comments
Pradhyum U.
PU
Azure SQL Database is used for storing, managing, and analyzing data in the cloud. It’s great for running applications, generating reports, and handling...Read more
Is Azure SQL Database free?
2 Comments
Anish Kumar  D.
AD
There is a free tier, but for production workload you have to pay.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure SQL Database has no more 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