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Google Firebase vs SAP S4HANA on AWS comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.7
Google Firebase is cost-effective for large apps, with valuable features and manageable for small teams, despite some expenses.
Sentiment score
7.4
SAP S4HANA on AWS boosts performance, efficiency, and ROI, with payback in months and long-term financial benefits.
On a very good implementation, usually, if the scale of the business is large, the implementation can give a payback within six, seven, or eight months of implementation.
Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group
Although our investment was higher compared to the previous ERP system, we are able to derive ROI from SAP S4HANA on AWS.
Finance Controller at kauvery
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
Users rarely need support due to excellent documentation and community resources, but views on direct support vary.
Sentiment score
6.5
SAP S4HANA on AWS support receives mixed reviews; AWS prompt, SAP varies, necessitating improvement and expertise due to complexity.
I do not currently find any other competitors that match its offering.
DIV head at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
If the community doesn't have the answers, then I contact the Google Firebase team directly.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
We received the right support during our implementation and continue to benefit from it.
Finance Controller at kauvery
They have a support model available, with first-level support handling initial issues when I integrate the system.
Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Firebase is scalable and flexible, though some users face challenges with pricing and configuration as usage increases.
Sentiment score
7.8
SAP S4HANA on AWS provides scalable support for large enterprises, integrates well, but requires technical expertise for efficient scaling.
It can handle all tiers of the market effectively.
DIV head at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Google also has some other cloud services, but when we compare Google Firebase, it is not as scalable.
Chief Technical Advisor at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
I would rate the scalability of Google Firebase as eight because I miss some features from MS SQL, particularly the SQL functions.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
AWS has been running probably 96% of Fortune 500 companies across the globe, so scalability is not an issue.
Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group
The product is versatile and can manage complexity beyond expectations.
Project Manager at BSF
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Google Firebase is praised for its stability and reliability, with minor concerns about downtime and performance by some users.
Sentiment score
7.8
SAP S4HANA on AWS is praised for stability and reliability, though performance can vary with specific setups and configurations.
In our company, we have prototypes on Google Firebase and productions on AWS Cloud.
Chief Technical Advisor at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
As a finance controller, we have seen improvements in finance deliverables, SLAs in payables, and reconciliation timelines.
Finance Controller at kauvery
 

Room For Improvement

Users want improved control, logging, queries, pricing, support, interface, documentation, and integration for better Cloud Function performance.
SAP S4HANA on AWS needs better integration, cost efficiency, user-friendly interfaces, improved support, scalability, and enhanced deployment resources.
Since Google Firebase is a NoSQL platform, areas for improvement include enhancing query functionalities to be more equivalent to SQL, like MS SQL.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
Automation testing with mobile devices could be improved, especially in regression testing to ensure that new feature launches do not affect other features.
DIV head at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Having these integrations as a single source rather than working in silos would be beneficial for customers.
Finance Controller at kauvery
SAP introduced flexible workflows, which are even better if I want customized workflows for my documentation within the procurement domain.
Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group
The interface and interaction with the technical team require intensive training.
Project Manager at BSF
 

Setup Cost

Google Firebase offers a free tier and scalable pricing, but users should carefully manage costs due to potential fluctuations.
SAP S4HANA on AWS is costly but offers value with flexibility, significant enterprise investment, and potential discounts.
They could have implemented credits based on usage so that users would be able to easily calculate the pricing and provide it to customers.
Chief Technical Advisor at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Google Firebase offers a reasonable pricing structure.
DIV head at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
The initial setup required a higher investment, but the return on investment has justified the cost.
Finance Controller at kauvery
SAP is not cheap, with many hidden costs encountered during implementation.
Project Manager at BSF
 

Valuable Features

Firebase excels with real-time database, authentication, cloud functions, push notifications, and scalability, ideal for rapid app development.
SAP S4HANA on AWS offers a user-friendly interface, real-time processing, scalability, AI integration, and cost-effective, high-availability hosting.
What I appreciate most about Google Firebase is the speed, accuracy, and security it offers.
IT specialist at CUADRO OCHO INC
Serverless cloud functions.
Chief Technical Advisor at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
These features are invaluable for mobile development and ensuring smooth internal operations.
DIV head at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
The costing and personnel planning integration are among the strongest areas of this solution.
Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group
From the finance side, we have enhanced our internal controls and reduced the timeline for closing the month from a year to just two days.
Finance Controller at kauvery
The configurations are quite comprehensive, and the product can handle many complex scenarios.
Project Manager at BSF
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Firebase
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP S4HANA on AWS
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category, the mindshare of Google Firebase is 2.6%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP S4HANA on AWS is 2.6%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Google Firebase2.6%
SAP S4HANA on AWS2.6%
Other94.8%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

SK
Chief Technical Advisor at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Leverage rapid prototype development for application building
The pricing structure needs improvement since it uses cloud billing. We do not know how the pricing is calculated as it is all on the cloud. The concept that the more you use, the more you have to pay could have been much better. They could have implemented credits based on usage so that users would be able to easily calculate the pricing and provide it to customers. I am the co-founder and CTO of the company called Aiwox (A I W O O X). We have numerous projects for mobile application development, and we have shifted from Google Firebase to Supabase because there is a fixed price for Supabase. Supabase is built on top of AWS, and it provides a very good pricing model. Some of the credits are free, and once you reach a certain limit, you know the charges. The second improvement area is related to SQL. They provide the real-time database, which is very good, and they have gradually started including PostgreSQL, which is a relational database, but it is not production-ready yet. I may be incorrect; perhaps they have released something new, but PostgreSQL database real-time database remains a challenge with Google Firebase.
AtifNajam - PeerSpot reviewer
Group CIO at Ghulam Faruque Group
Strong integration in manufacturing and enhances flexibility with useful workflow management
Installation is very straightforward, however, implementation takes years or months based on the project's size. In manufacturing, the requirement might go from ten to 12 people. If I'm a sales-oriented company, such as an FMCG or something else, then I might need around seven or eight people at the very minimum. It is not an easy task to migrate. If I'm moving from a different ERP to S/4HANA, I need a proper project that probably spans several months, with significant engagement from both the business side and the technical side. I need an opportunity partner on it. Processing to SCE S/4HANA takes a bit of effort.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
7%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise15
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Google Firebase?
Google Analytics for Firebase is the best feature of the solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP S4HANA on AWS?
The initial setup required a higher investment, but the return on investment has justified the cost.
What needs improvement with SAP S4HANA on AWS?
Currently, we have some integration areas like Concur and Ariba that could be improved. Having these integrations as a single source rather than working in silos would be beneficial for customers.
What is your primary use case for SAP S4HANA on AWS?
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Also Known As

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SAP S/4HANA on AWS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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