Google Firebase Realtime Database Reviews & Product Details

Firebase Realtime Database is a cost friendly realtime database that works with almost all the technological stacks that one can think of. It provides with a database that provides milisecond latency i.e. data can be fetched, updated, created or deleted within miliseconds of it's command which make it seem like a realtime operation. It is best suited for applications that depends on time for it's functionality like realtime chatting, online multiplayer games etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Unlike Firebase Firestore, querying on realtime database is super hard. It is not made for complex data storage. It can only handle simple data that are needed to be fetched in realtime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Firebase realtime database is the best, reliable, and secure database suited for projects that works on low latency like instant messaging, storing multiplayer online games data etc. It supports data streaming so the data are being updated in your app in realtime without any refresh. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The dashboard of Firebase Realtime Database is quite confusing if you have a lot of data. The data is being shown in tree format rather than table format which is the standard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like it because it makes real-time chat between buyers and vendors on my website super easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are no downsides to using Google Firebase Realtime Database so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The fact that it's a key value pair database which allows to attach realtime listeners at any path level is the best feature.

You can just listen to a single node if you like or attach your lisner to a big node root.

It's fast and even with only 3 data center as of now, it delivers data with very low latency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has very view data center location, currently only 3.

There are less options for querying data or modifying arrays etc but that's understandable.

Also, it would be beneficial if there would be a way to create own client to connect to the database easily instead of using sdks which are not available everywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most is the rules that only allow authenticated users to modify the database, this makes sure that no one else is allowed to modify the data that I've stored Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing as such, but I'd say I don't really like the UI it gives to us, or maybe if there was a mode developer friendly way to interact with it, something like a tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best thing about Google Firebase is that, firstly it is no sql database so no statements needed. Secondly, it is comparatively fast. Thirdly it comes will lot of modules that makes development a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing that I dislike about Google Firebase Realtime Database is that, firstly since it is no SQL so no relations, that is a con as per my view. Secondly, it is way too costly for a startup business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Talking about Google Firebase Realtime Database, the best thing I like about it is the way it helps in speeding up the development process. It also eases the development process to a great extent. So, in short it is best for rapid application development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing that I dislike about Google Firebase Realtime Database is the complexity of its panel. It is not that much user friendly. The other thing that i dislike is its being overpriced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a developer who has used Realtime Database, one of the aspects I truly appreciate is its remarkable real-time data synchronization feature. It's simply fascinating to witness how effortlessly it keeps data updated across multiple devices. This capability empowers me to create applications that offer a seamless user experience with instant data updates. Whether it's collaborative features, real-time messaging, or any interactive functionality, Firebase Realtime Database ensures that the information is always up-to-date. It's truly a game-changer, enabling me to build dynamic and engaging applications that keep users hooked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One minor drawback I have experienced with Google Firebase Realtime Database is its limited querying capabilities. While it excels in real-time data synchronization, performing complex queries can be a bit challenging. However, with thoughtful data modeling and careful consideration of query patterns, it is still possible to overcome this limitation effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was great experience with firebase real time database, it's really like asynchronous programming on the go. Really fabulous service from Google firebase. In future will be 1st preference for experiencing real time DB feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing about to dislike about real time database. One thing about, it need to support all the functionality regarding SQL db, which will be really appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Great for collaborative design experience apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of / difficulty in finding adequate training/how to use documentation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.