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Google Cloud Firestore vs Microsoft Azure DocumentDB comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Firestore
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Managed NoSQL Databases (10th)
Microsoft Azure DocumentDB
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
15th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (13th)
 

Featured Reviews

PrathapSankar - PeerSpot reviewer
engagement Manager at Capgemini
Has simplified backend development for moderate user applications and supports efficient real-time data updates
A simplified way of building a logical layer on top of Firebase is necessary. Currently, the only option is to use cloud functions or Cloud Run functions. If they come up with an easier way of handling the logical layer between the frontend and backend, that would be beneficial. The UI of Firebase is much better compared to AWS or other Azure, but there is still scope for improving the usability of the UI. Additionally, some more AI features for automation can be added. The security layer can be enhanced, as currently, for data handling, there is just rule-based security; they can add one more layer of data security.
Anish-Anand - PeerSpot reviewer
Performance Test Professional at Happiest Minds
Reporting for global banking stakeholders has become seamless and supports diverse visual formats
All Microsoft applications, whether database or analytics, are a little costlier compared to Google products, and this is a barrier that needs to be crossed so that all its applications become more affordable. For example, startups typically go for free tools. Microsoft should offer these products for free to startups or perhaps free for the first year or two years, so that startups can use these applications, and once they grow bigger and have larger revenue, they can purchase it at a reasonable cost. All Microsoft tools need to cut down on their price and have a better strategy around pricing for the masses. If you sell only to ten customers, your revenue is lesser, but if you give something for free to some customers, two years down the line they will purchase it. Microsoft Azure DocumentDB still needs the ability to connect to other analytics easily without any additional integrator. For example, if I can connect to Google Analytics or other analytics that are not Microsoft tools using this database, that would be a good source of revenue. If I have already purchased Google Analytics in my company and I need a database, and Microsoft Azure DocumentDB can very easily connect or integrate to my Google Analytics, I would not have to think twice. Cross-company application connectivity is something that needs to be worked on.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features are Firestore's query capabilities and its real-time syncing functionality."
"One of the main features of Google Cloud Firestore's document management is the real-time listener; whenever there are any changes in the data, all the documents and applications that are reading through that particular document get automatically notified that there was some change, and automatically all the data gets refreshed."
"I use the solution for maps, saving some locations, and chats."
"Microsoft Azure DocumentDB has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to reduce database costs by 30%."
"Microsoft Azure DocumentDB is never down because of its scalability feature."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure DocumentDB in my daily work is the speed."
"We have immeasurable benefits mainly in reduced operational effort and the time saved on routine database administration."
"One of the most appreciated aspects of Microsoft Azure DocumentDB is the elastic scaling feature which has significantly helped manage business growth for two customers who have employed it, experiencing a dramatic rise in improvement."
"The most beneficial features of Microsoft Azure DocumentDB that I noticed is that it appeared to be straightforward, it was ease of use, it was not complicated compared to some of the other tools that are out there, the teams were familiar with it, and it integrated well with other Microsoft products."
 

Cons

"I initially faced a problem creating groups in individual chats."
"For lower volumes, it works fine, but once the volume increases, for use cases where the total number of users is less than 100,000 a month, Firebase is cheaper. But once you go beyond that, it becomes very expensive."
"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."
"Microsoft Azure DocumentDB could be improved with more straightforward cost and performance optimization guidance, especially for understanding resource usage and selecting the right configuration for different workloads."
"It is a bit expensive, especially concerning the elastic scale."
"All Microsoft applications, whether database or analytics, are a little costlier compared to Google products, and this is a barrier that needs to be crossed so that all its applications become more affordable."
"Microsoft gives you the base functionality which you can grow from, but some tools perhaps go a bit further because that is their only focus or niche."
"Maybe in the future, I would like to see relationships between one document set and another document set."
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Comms Service Provider
13%
University
12%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Healthcare Company
8%
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Google Cloud Firestore?
A simplified way of building a logical layer on top of Firebase is necessary. Currently, the only option is to use cloud functions or Cloud Run functions. If they come up with an easier way of hand...
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Firestore?
Firebase is our main backend, so for managing authentications, for managing the backend database, and building cloud functions, it is all through Firebase. In the case of Google Cloud Firestore, th...
What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud Firestore?
I have experience with Firebase, especially Firebase, then Google Cloud Computing Engine, and then Google Firebase Studio. Google Cloud Firestore is one of the offerings in Firebase, which is basic...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure DocumentDB?
I think perhaps in some aspects the documentation could be better, as well as the integration with Azure Backup to improve Microsoft Azure DocumentDB.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Azure DocumentDB?
My main use case for Microsoft Azure DocumentDB is when we modernize applications that use MongoDB on-premise and move them to Azure using DocumentDB. By doing this migration to Microsoft Azure Doc...
 

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