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Amazon DynamoDB vs Google Cloud Firestore comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 3, 2025

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon DynamoDB
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Cloud Firestore
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
NoSQL Databases (13th)
 

Featured Reviews

Prabin Silwal - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers exceptional performance to users
Previously, when in my company, we used to store 64 KB of data, we used to get problems and errors, and due to such reason, at such a point in time, we had to find a different storage system or modify the system so that the size of the value is not more than 64 KB. The main aforementioned issue in the tool can be considered for improvement for Amazon DynamoDB. In our company, we have some data which can be stored as we want. Previously, only 64 KB could be used, and later, I think, it was about 400 KB. If the tool could have an additional 10 MB to offer, then the tool could be easier to use. The tool is a key value storage, where the key will be long. In terms of value, we couldn't store more than 64 kb previously in the tool, but later on, it was increased to 400 KB, which is a limitation that I don't like in the tool.
AnthonyAbah - PeerSpot reviewer
Real-time syncing boosts productivity with efficient data management
The most valuable features are Firestore's query capabilities and its real-time syncing functionality. The queries are efficient, apart from some limitations. Real-time syncing allows any changes at the backend to automatically appear at the frontend. This is highly useful as it eliminates the need to reload the browser to see the updates.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Amazon DynamoDB allows you to configure your read-write capacity and create a single global table that can be accessed with any other region."
"The solution is very simple to use."
"DynamoDB is easy to configure, easy to use, and allows for writing data in JSON format."
"The transactions are very fast, and the cost is low with Amazon DynamoDB."
"I appreciate the visibility of DynamoDB, as I can observe everything on the Console."
"Capable of auto-scaling and integrates easily with other tools"
"The best feature is NoSQL."
"It has helped us build our product from zero point to the end."
"The most valuable features are Firestore's query capabilities and its real-time syncing functionality."
"I use the solution for maps, saving some locations, and chats."
 

Cons

"The pricing for larger databases is higher."
"Previously, only 64 KB could be used, and later, I think, it was about 400 KB. If the tool could have an additional 10 MB to offer, then the tool could be easier to use."
"Sometimes when we query through the UI, it takes a long time to get the results."
"Amazon DynamoDB can be quite expensive due to regional differences, so I have to be careful with the pricing."
"I initially faced issues with the solution's stability, performance, and security."
"The design patterns and the documentation for this solution could be improved. In a future release, we would like to see an improvement of the data push options as we sometimes experience blockers when moving data."
"The solution would work fast if a contact center is in the same region."
"If you purchase the support plan, their support team is good. If not, it takes two to three days to respond, sometimes even more."
"I initially faced a problem creating groups in individual chats."
"Firestore needs improvements in its querying capabilities, particularly the ability to join tables and merge data from different tables before sending it to the front end."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing for this solution a four out of five."
"It is a little expensive."
"It's an expensive solution"
"You can get committed capacity or transaction-based pricing. If you're doing it on demand, they charge based on whether you're reading or writing. They charge $1.25 for every million rights to the database and 25 cents for every million reads from the database. The first 25 gigabytes of storage are free, and they charge 25 cents a gigabyte a month. So, it's a very different world. It's a quarter a gigabyte a month. You can store a lot of data. They have a separate fee for automated backup, and if you want it globally distributed, where it's distributed around the world, there's a slightly different price."
"The solution's pricing is good, and it's not expensive."
"Amazon DynamoDB is a cheap solution."
"The product is expensive"
"Given the services and benefits provided by AWS, the solution's pricing is average."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
5%
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Amazon DynamoDB?
The user interface could be improved to make it more intuitive. From a design and solution perspective, it's really good, but the interface always has room for enhancement.
What is your primary use case for Amazon DynamoDB?
We use Amazon DynamoDB for data lookups with the consultancy.
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Firestore?
Firestore needs improvements in its querying capabilities, particularly the ability to join tables and merge data from different tables before sending it to the front end. The pricing model is also...
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Firestore?
I use Google Cloud Firestore for user management and data storage, primarily for web applications. Firestore helps sync data between different users and stores documents efficiently.
What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud Firestore?
I highly recommend Google Cloud Firestore due to its cost-effectiveness and real-time syncing capabilities. However, it needs improvements in querying functionalities and a simplified pricing model.
 

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