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At a Glance
Firebase
Firebase
Star Rating
(287)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Star Rating
(3,796)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Firebase excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for developers looking for a straightforward setup, while Visual Studio, although still strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.1.
  • Reviewers mention that Firebase's file management features are rated at 8.9, which is competitive, but Visual Studio shines with a higher score of 9.1, indicating more robust capabilities in organizing and managing files effectively.
  • G2 users highlight that Firebase offers excellent multi-language support with a score of 9.0, which is beneficial for diverse development teams, while Visual Studio matches this with a score of 9.1, showcasing its versatility in supporting various programming languages.
  • Users on G2 report that Firebase's customization options are rated at 8.7, which some find limiting compared to Visual Studio's higher score of 9.0, where users appreciate the extensive customization capabilities that allow for tailored development environments.
  • Reviewers say that Firebase's straight-out-the-box functionality is rated at 8.7, which is decent, but Visual Studio slightly edges ahead with a score of 8.8, indicating a more comprehensive set of features available immediately upon installation.
  • Users report that Firebase's help guides are rated at 8.6, which some find helpful, but Visual Studio's help guides score higher at 8.8, suggesting that users find more detailed and accessible resources for troubleshooting and learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Firebase
Free
$0
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Visual Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
Firebase
Free Trial is available
Visual Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
226
9.1
3,079
Ease of Use
9.0
226
8.7
3,098
Ease of Setup
9.1
86
8.6
752
Ease of Admin
9.0
74
8.5
545
Quality of Support
8.5
201
8.3
2,669
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
68
8.8
510
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
216
8.9
2,987
Features by Category
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
903
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
815
Not enough data
9.0
805
Not enough data
8.9
715
Not enough data
8.7
793
Not enough data
8.7
778
Not enough data
8.6
780
Not enough data
8.7
787
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
563
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
509
Not enough data
8.9
507
Not enough data
8.9
466
Not enough data
8.8
498
Not enough data
8.8
496
Not enough data
8.7
498
Not enough data
8.7
494
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
76
8.9
417
Functionality
9.2
65
9.1
396
8.9
62
9.1
391
8.8
55
9.0
370
8.4
62
8.9
391
8.9
63
8.7
380
8.9
65
8.7
386
8.8
62
9.0
384
Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
7.5
7
8.5
42
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
7.6
7
8.6
39
7.1
7
8.2
39
7.9
7
8.5
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Firebase
Firebase
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Firebase and Visual Studio are categorized as Application Development Platforms and Mobile Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Firebase
Firebase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.0%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Firebase
Firebase
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Computer Games
4.1%
Program Development
2.6%
Other
32.1%
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.3%
Other
38.7%
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Discussions
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
Visual Studio
Visual Studio Discussions
What is Visual Studio used for?
10 Comments
Pratik  D.
PD
IDE for Applications DevelopmentRead more
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 Comments
Khabul S.
KS
Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available.Read more
can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility
5 Comments
Jacqueline U.
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more